Born in the windswept prairies of Lethbridge, Alberta, Chrome Harvest is a folk band that thrives on pushing boundaries, creating emotional soundscapes, and embracing collaboration. Their new single “Need You” is out now, and it’s everything you didn’t know you needed.
Their music is a rich blend of indie rock, experimental textures, and lush, captivating arrangements—a sonic journey that’ll have you thinking, “Is this Sufjan Stevens meets Spiritualized… but with an Alberta twist?” At the core of Chrome Harvest are songs that dig deep. They’re raw, personal, and full of heart, exploring themes of self-identity, honesty, and carving out your own space in the world — it’s a window into the human experience, with a special focus on voices often left out of folk music, like South Asian and LGBTQ+ perspectives.
Their debut album Sun-Circuit (2023) already made waves, earning spots on CJSW and CKXU charts, a feature on CBC Calgary, and a nod from EXCLAIM! Now, with their latest releases and live performances, Chrome Harvest is building more momentum and continuing to raise the bar. What started as a university project between Chris Jerwin (guitar/piano/vocals) and Ben Wellman (banjo/guitar/vocals) has grown into a full-fledged collective. Today, they’re a powerhouse crew of musicians: Evan Brownlee (drums/percussion), Keilan Hakstol (drums/percussion), Connor McGinnis (bass), Ray Wong (saxophone), and Cori Campbell (saxophone)—a group that’s all about creating music together and having a blast doing it.Get ready, because Chrome Harvest is just getting started, and you won’t want to miss what’s next.
