biographical info
Leif Vollebekk’s debut album “Inland” was re-released on 12” (and CD/digital) by Nevado Records (Bahamas, Yukon Blonde) in January 2010, garnering rave reviews and critical acclaim both in Canada and internationally.
Since then Leif has shared a Montreal Jazz Festival stage with Daniel Lanois, toured the UK with Sam Amidon, played every major festival in France, and toured incessantly across North America. He's also recorded a new record with producer Howard Bilerman (Arcade Fire) which is out in 2012.
Here's what some people have had to say about "Inland":
"[A] highly accomplished debut." -ChartAttack (****)
"Inland captivates from its first listen." - Exclaim!
"Stellar song arrangements." - Hour (****)
"Inland finds Vollebekk baring his soul and achieving a deep poignancy [and] effortlessly transcends the singer-songwriter paradigm." - EYE Weekly (****)
-emoragei magazine - (*****)
"An enchanting voice."-NPR, All Songs Considered "
[Leif] drips talent through his voice, words, songs and instrumental ability." – Hour
influences
Bob Dylan
Radiohead
Sigur Ros
Gil Evans
Neil Young