LEIF VOLLEBEKK Shares Rest Two new songs out today

Today, Leif Vollebekk shares Rest, two new songs available now across all streaming services. In a time of social distancing, life has brought about a forced pause from normal life. It’s encouraged some of us, including Leif himself, to reflect more, connect more, rest more. This release compliments that quiet introspection.

The double package highlights the beginning and the end of his critically acclaimed record Twin Solitude. ‘Intro’ is a never before released song which was originally intended as the first piece on the album. The melody and lyrics, which echoes the song ‘Vancouver Time’, came to Leif when he was in a jetlag state, about a month before writing what would be known as the official opening track.

The second song is an acoustic version of the ending opus ‘Rest’. This version was recorded in Castlemaine, Australia in a spur of the moment with sound engineer Jono Steer. After wowing audiences with a sold out co-headline Australian tour with Ainslie Wills, ‘Rest (Acoustic)‘ was recorded exactly a week before the world closed down its borders.

Many dancers have been inspired by Leif’s music and have shared videos online. It’s been beautiful to see this time also inspire connection to our bodies through movement.

Click here to see dance videos’ featuring Leif’s music

2017’s Twin Solitude was a breakthrough album for Leif, landing a spot on the Polaris Music Prize 2017 shortlist, a Juno nomination and is now at 35 million streams. It was critically acclaimed by Uncut, NPR Music, The Fader, The Sunday Times Culture, The Line of Best Fit, Paste, Brooklyn Vegan, WXPN, KCRW and Exclaim! to only name a few.

Stream / Download Leif Vollebekk – Rest: https://leif-vollebekk.lnk.to/rest