Biography
Leif Vollebekk is a Canadian indie folk singer-songwriter, originally from Ottawa, Ontario, born in 1985. He studied philosophy in Iceland and later moved to Montreal to pursue his musical career. A multi-instrumentalist, Vollebekk is signed to Secret City Records since his third album, Twin Solitude. He has toured with artists such as Karkwa, Cœur de pirate, Émilie Simon, Daniel Lanois, Gregory Alan Isakov, Patrick Watson, and Sinéad O'Connor. In 2014, he collaborated with Stéphanie Lapointe, with his voice compared to that of Jeff Buckley. He also worked with Julien Sagot on his debut solo album, Piano Mal. His albums Twin Solitudes and New Ways were longlisted for the Polaris Music Prize in 2017 and 2020 respectively. He cites Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan as inspirations.
Highlights
- Third album, Twin Solitude, shortlisted for the Polaris Music Prize in 2017.
- Collaboration with Stéphanie Lapointe in 2014.
- Signed to Secret City Records since 2017.
- Has toured with renowned artists like Karkwa and Cœur de pirate.
Discography
- Inland2010
- North Americana2013
- Twin Solitude2017
- New Ways2019
- Rest · EP2020
- Revelation2024
FAQ
How old is Leif Vollebekk?
Leif Vollebekk was born in 1985.
Where is Leif Vollebekk from?
Leif Vollebekk is from Ottawa, Canada.
What kind of music does he make?
Leif Vollebekk makes indie folk music.
What are his biggest hits or albums?
Notable albums include 'Inland' (2010), 'North Americana' (2013), 'Twin Solitude' (2017), 'New Ways' (2019), and 'Revelation' (2024).
Since when has he been active?
Information regarding the year Leif Vollebekk became active is not available.
Has he won any awards?
Leif Vollebekk has not won any known awards.
