Montreal-based collective Chiiild combine the raw emotional push of R&B with elements of groove-friendly indie rock and textural electronic production for a sound they dub "synthetic soul." The band began touring and releasing songs in 2019 and issued an EP the following year. Their debut album, Hope for Sale, arrived in 2021.
Led by producer and musician Yonatan "xSDTRK" Ayal, Chiiild first appeared as a guest artist on British singer/songwriter Daley's 2017 track "Careless." The group contributed to production work with other artists as their own songs came together, worki...