Of mixed Norwegian and French descent[4] and originally from Ottawa, Ontario,[5] he learned to play violin, guitar and piano in childhood.[4] While studying philosophy at the University of Ottawa he spent some time in Iceland on a layover,[4] before moving to Montreal after graduation to pursue his musical career.[5]
Career
2010s
His debut album, Inland, was released on Nevado Records in 2010,[6] and incorporated some songs he had written during his trip to Iceland.[4] He followed up with North Americana in 2013 on Outside Music.[7] The album received a Juno nomination and tens of millions of streams.[8]
He then signed to Secret City Records, which released Twin Solitude in 2017.[9] The album garnered a Juno Award nomination[10] and was shortlisted for a Polaris Music Prize.[11]
All three albums were supported by extensive touring in both North America and Europe.[12]
His fourth album, New Ways, was released November 1, 2019 on Secret City Records.[13] The lead single "Hot Tears" was an Atwood Magazine Editor's Pick.[14]
He also contributed to Piano mal, the 2012 debut album by Julien Sagot.[15]
2020s
His album Revelation, mixed by Tchad Blake and mastered by Greg Calbi,[8] was released September 27, 2024. Following a fall EU tour[16] he toured the U.S. in November,[17] and a European tour[16] and further European dates and a Canadian tour were scheduled to follow.[18]
The songs reflected spiritual explorations and dreams during his experience during the COVID-19 lockdowns.[19] Vollebekk produced the album himself and played guitar, bass, piano, harmonica, B3 organ, Moog synthesizer, and accordion.[20]
In 2024 Vollebeck's song "Into the Ether" from his Twin Solitude album was included in Episode 7 of the AppleTV+ series Shrinking.[21]
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