Chiiild (pronounced "child") is a Canadian

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artist, led by Yonatan "xSDTRK" Ayal signed to Avant Garden Records * and 4th & Broadway (Def Jam Recordings). The

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-based artist formed in 2017 and released their debut EP, ''

Synthetic Soul ''Synthetic Soul'' is the debut extended play by Canadian Experimental music, experimental Soul music, soul band Chiiild. It was released on February 28, 2020, by Avant Garden and Island Records. The EP exemplifies the band's blend of Soul music, ...

'', in 2020.

Musical style and influences

With a creative process rooted in collaborative experimentation, Chiiild's work has been universally described as "genre-bending." Various styles the band has drawn from include

, r&b,

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, and pop. The band have dubbed this wide-ranging textural sound as “synthetic soul”. The band has cited D'Angelo,

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, Pink Floyd, Marvin Gaye,

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, Brandy,

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, Fleetwood Mac and Moby as influences.

Band members

Current members

* Yonatan Ayal – producer, lead vocals,

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, sampler

Supporting members

* Pierre-Luc Rioux –

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, producer * Lauren "LYON" Malyon –

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* Maxime Bellavance – drums

Discography

Studio albums

Extended plays

Singles

As lead artist

As featured artist

Promotional singles

Guest appearances

Tours

Headline Tour

* Apocalyptic Optimistic Tour (2021)

Opening act

* The Boundless Tour (2022) (supporting Leon Bridges) * A Very Emotional Tour (2019)

Awards and nominations

VEVO

JUNOS Awards

Prism Prize

We The Beat Awards

References

External links

Official Website

Chiiild
on Instagram * {{Authority control Musical collectives Canadian soul music groups Canadian experimental musical groups Canadian contemporary R&B musical groups Island Records artists Musical groups from Montreal English-language musical groups from Quebec Musical groups established in 2017 2017 establishments in Quebec