ABOUT
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.