H-13 Chad VanGaalen
From: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
First significant recording: Infiniheart (2004)
Most recent album: Soft Airplane (2008)
Genre: Reflective, home-made indie rock with electronic elements
Recommended if you like: Broken Social Scene, Black Bear, Destroyer
Chad VanGaalen’s Skelliconnection was nominated for a Polaris award last year. He is also an animator and illustrator and has animated music videos for many of his songs.
Chad won’t be in our neighborhood any time soon. Still, you can catch these soothing tunes on WGRE for now.
MP3: Chad VanGaalen - Willow Tree
Links:
Chad VanGaalen on Flemish Eye Records
“Molten Light” Video (animated by Chad himself)