Hailing from Sudbury, Ontario, Chanelle Albert & the Easy Company create indie folk rock that's as heartfelt as it is unique. Fronted by bilingual singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Chanelle Albert, the band features Andrew Gagnon on drums, Jacob Tyler on bass, and Josh Myre on guitar. Since their inception in January of 2018, the band has been making waves across Ontario with a series of captivating live performances, drawing inspiration from iconic acts such as Fleetwood Mac, Blondie, and Bruce Springsteen.
Chanelle Albert & the Easy Company began independently producing and releasing their original music with their first 2019 single "From the Top", followed by their second single "Si la nuit" in 2020. The band's website, chanellealbert.com, received the 2020 Folk Music Ontario Website Award sponsored by Bandzoogle. On May 20th, 2022, they released their five song live-off-the-floor EP album The Birds.
Entering a new chapter, Chanelle Albert & the Easy Company began working with producer Billy Bruhmuller in late 2022. Marking a promising evolution in their musical journey, they dropped a single titled "Scratches" along with a music video on August 18th, 2023. Now, after unveiling their latest pop rock single "Easy” on February 27th, 2024, the band has announced the release of their first studio LP album 22nd Century Beautiful People on May 31st of 2024. With a growing repertoire of original music and a magnetic live presence, the band has crafted a unique sound that resonates with audiences far and wide.
Originaire de Sudbury, en Ontario, Chanelle Albert & the Easy Company créent du indie folk rock aussi sincère qu'unique. Mené par la chanteuse-auteure-compositrice bilingue et multi-instrumentiste Chanelle Albert, le groupe est composé d'Andrew Gagnon à la batterie, de Jacob Tyler à la basse et de Josh Myre à la guitare. Depuis sa formation en janvier 2018, le groupe fait sensation en Ontario avec une série de performances live captivantes, s'inspirant d'actes emblématiques tels que Fleetwood Mac, Blondie et Bruce Springsteen.
Chanelle Albert & the Easy Company ont commencé à produire et à publier indépendamment leur musique originale avec leur premier single de 2019, "From the Top", suivi de leur deuxième single "Si la nuit" en 2020. Le site web du groupe, chanellealbert.com, a reçu le Prix du Meilleur Site Web de Folk Music Ontario en 2020, sponsorisé par Bandzoogle. Le 20 mai 2022, ils ont sorti leur EP live de cinq chansons, The Birds.
Entamant un nouveau chapitre, Chanelle Albert & the Easy Company ont commencé à travailler avec le producteur Billy Bruhmuller à la fin de 2022. Marquant une évolution prometteuse dans leur parcours musical, ils ont sorti un single intitulé "Scratches" accompagné d'un clip vidéo le 18 août 2023. Maintenant, après avoir dévoilé leur dernier single pop rock "Easy" le 27 février 2024, le groupe a annoncé la sortie de leur premier album studio LP, 22nd Century Beautiful People, le 31 mai 2024. Avec un répertoire croissant de musique originale et une présence scénique magnétique, le groupe a créé un son unique qui résonne auprès d'un public de plus en plus large.
Chanelle Albert is a French Canadian singer-songwriter, composer, and multi-instrumentalist living in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. With her music rooted in a diverse range of genres, including folk, rock'n'roll, and progressive rock, Chanelle currently fronts her own band, Chanelle Albert & the Easy Company, and is the lead guitarist for the musical ensemble, 2V+.
Born in the city of North Bay and raised in the charming village of Verner in beautiful Northern Ontario, Chanelle developed a deep passion for music and literature from an early age. Embarking on her career as an independent artist in 2014 Chanelle has since graced countless stages, delighting audiences at a wide array of venues and festivals across Ontario.
In 2015, Chanelle's talent flourished as she released her debut solo album, How Beautiful We Are, which earned her national recognition with two award nominations in 2016. She was nominated in the category of "Best Folk or Roots" at the Toronto Independent Music Awards and in the catagory of "Young Performer of the Year" at the Canadian Folk Music Awards. During that period, her heartfelt live video for the song "Stranger" achieved recognition as a Top Ten Northern Ontario entry in CBC's prestigious Searchlight contest.
Continuing her artistic pursuits, Chanelle found herself among the top five finalists from across Canada in the 2017 Francophone singer/songwriter competition and TV series, Planète BRBR on TFO.
In February 2018, Chanelle showcased her production skills by independently releasing the single "Alright," which was followed by the French version, "Bien oui," in March of the same year. "Alright" garnered further acclaim as one of the top songs recognized by FMO and the "Song from the Heart" jury, leading to its nomination for the esteemed Ontario Arts Council's 2018 Colleen Peterson Songwriting Award.
Chanelle has been a member of the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN) since 2014, and of Folk Music Ontario (FMO) since 2016.