THE BAND
Chanelle Albert & the Easy Company is an indie pop-rock band from Sudbury, Ontario, led by Franco-Ontarian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Chanelle Albert. Formed in 2018, the quartet currently consists of Chanelle (vocals, guitar, piano), Josh Myre (guitar), Jacob Tyler (bass), and Matteo DeSimone (drums).
Moving between raw energy, poignant poetry, and a nostalgic atmosphere, the band stands out for a sound that is both modern and timeless. Their first studio album, 22nd Century Beautiful People, released in 2024, solidified their place on the independent scene thanks to standout tracks like “Easy” and “Don’t Leave Your Baby,” which has been played notably on SiriusXM. Recognized for their growing online presence, their website, chanellealbert.com, received the 2020 Folk Music Ontario Website Award.
As a solo artist, Chanelle made her mark as early as 2015 with her debut album How Beautiful We Are, earning nominations at the Canadian Folk Music Awards and the Toronto Independent Music Awards, as well as a spot in CBC’s Searchlight competition. She also made the top 5 finalists on the French-language TV show Planète BRBR on TFO.
After performing at festivals such as the Northern Lights Festival Boréal and the River & Sky Music Festival in 2024, Chanelle Albert & the Easy Company continued to gain momentum with showcases at the Folk Music Ontario Conference in 2025. Having completed a Francophone artist residency with La Slague in Sudbury in the spring of 2025, Chanelle and her band continue to shape a sound that blends dark romanticism with charming honesty.
Photo by Brandon Gray. Photo produced by La Slague.
LE GROUPE
[FRANÇAIS]
Chanelle Albert & the Easy Company est un groupe indie pop-rock originaire de Sudbury, Ontario, porté par l’autrice-compositrice-interprète et multi-instrumentiste franco-ontarienne Chanelle Albert. Formé en 2018, le quatuor compte aujourd’hui Chanelle (chant, guitare, piano), Josh Myre (guitare), Jacob Tyler (basse) et Matteo DeSimone (batterie).
Naviguant entre énergie brute, poésie poignante et ambiance nostalgique, le groupe se distingue par un son à la fois moderne et intemporel, et une présence scénique séduisante. Leur premier album studio, 22nd Century Beautiful People, paru en 2024, a consolidé leur place sur la scène indépendante grâce à des titres remarqués comme « Easy » ou « Don’t Leave Your Baby », diffusés notamment sur SiriusXM. Reconnu pour leur présence en ligne grandissante, leur site web, chanellealbert.com, a reçu le Folk Music Ontario Website Award en 2020.
En solo, Chanelle s’est illustrée dès 2015 avec son premier album How Beautiful We Are, qui lui a valu des nominations aux Canadian Folk Music Awards et aux Toronto Independent Music Awards, ainsi qu’une sélection au concours Searchlight de CBC. Elle a également été sélectionnée parmi les cinq finalistes nationaux de l’émission francophone Planète BRBR (TFO).
Après avoir foulé les scènes de festivals comme le Northern Lights Festival Boréal et le River & Sky Music Festival en 2024, Chanelle Albert & the Easy Company amorce une nouvelle phase créative. Fraîchement sortie d’une résidence artistique francophone avec La Slague à Sudbury au printemps 2025, Chanelle et son groupe s’orientent désormais vers un son plus audacieux et lumineux, et prépare un nouvel album en français prévu pour 2026, où se mêleront romantisme sombre, et honnêteté charmante.
CHANELLE ALBERT
LEAD VOCAL, GUITAR, & KEYS
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. Her artistic journey reached a significant milestone in 2010 when she was honoured with a prestigious Governor General's award in history for her illustrated story, Le Grand dérangement d'Élise. The award ceremony took place at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, where Chanelle received the accolade from His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, on November 19, 2010. Two years later, she showcased her versatile talents by securing the lead role of Cosette in the TOROS production of Les Misérables. The sold-out musical captivated audiences at the Capitol Center in North Bay from August 8 to 12, 2012. 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), and of Folk Music Ontario (FMO), since 2014 and 2016 respectively.
Photo by Brandon Gray. Photo produced by La Slague.
