Chiiiild is an experimental soul band from Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The band was formed in 2017 and is led by Yonatan “xSDTRK” Ayal. They are currently signed to Avant Garden Records and 4th & Broadway (Def Jam Recordings).
Their unique sound, which they describe as “Synthetic Soul,” incorporates elements of a variety of genres, including soul, R&B, psychedelia, jazz, indie, and pop.
contour
- Origin: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- Genre: Synth Soul, R&B, Psychedelic Soul, Indie Electronic
- Active Years: 2017 to Present
- Record label: Avant Garden, 4th & Broadway (Def Jam Recordings)
Musical style and influences
Child’s music is often described as “Cross-genre” Due to its collaborative and experimental approach.
Their music is inspired by artists such as D’Angelo, Tame Impala, Pink Floyd, Marvin Gaye, The Notorious BIG, Brandy, Wu-Tang Clan, Fleetwood Mac and Moby.
Band members
- Yonatan Ayal: Producer, Vocalist, Bassist, Sampler
- Pierre-Luc Rioux: Guitar, producer
- Lauren “LYON” Marion: violin, keyboards, tambourine, backing vocals
- Maxime Bellavance: Drums
journey
Headline Tour:
- Doomsday Optimism Journey (2021)
Opening Ceremony:
- Unbounded Tour(2022) (supporting Leon Bridges)
- A Very Emotional Journey (2019) (Support Emotional Oranges)
Awards
- Vivo
- JUNOS Awards
- Prism Award
- Our Beat Awards
Discography
- Don’t count me in.
- Back to life
- Don’t touch me
- Sleepwalking
- Awake
- Disappeared
- final
- Bon Voyage
