Chills is a Calgary-based artist who blends hip hop, pop, and electronic sounds with a dark tone shaped by his online presence. Known for his monotone voice, he writes and produces music that reflects identity, loss, and personal growth. He has worked with RIAA platinum artists, including Trippie Redd on Dallas and CORPSE on Siren Head. Outside of music, he runs two YouTube channels with a combined 10 million subscribers and billions of views, yet music stays at the center of his life. As a proud Indigenous artist from the Pine Creek First Nation, he supports Calgary charities each year and aims to make space for future Indigenous artists.
Name:
Chills
Genre:
Hip Hop, Pop, Electronic
Founded:
2018
# of Albums:
1
Latest Album:
SAWISKERA
Latest Single:
All We Wrote (feat. Kiarrah Ireland)
Latest Video:
Favourite musician growing up:
Nirvana, Kanye West
Favourite musician now:
Young Thug
Guilty pleasure song:
Steal My Sunshine by LEN
Favourite local musician:
Shea Michael
EP or LP?
LP
Early bird or night owl?
Night owl
Road or studio?
Studio
Any shows or albums coming up?
My new album SAWISKERA released on December 5. It’s inspired by Haudenosaunee storytelling about twin brothers who bring light and shadow. I’ve always connected with Sawiskera, the brother tied to the night, and the album digs into that theme. The sound leans cinematic with darker emotion and honest self-reflection, and it’s my most personal work so far.
Where can we follow you?
Instagram | Spotify | TikTok | YouTube
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Rapid Fire Local Questions:
What is your favourite local restaurant?
Ten Foot Henry. A hidden gem is grabbing a Special Sub from K-Thi Vietnamese Cuisine.
What is your favourite street in your city and why?
Hard to choose one. Shoutout 4th St, 17th Ave, 33rd Ave (now that the construction is done), and 1st Ave in Bridgeland.
What is your favourite park in your city and why?
River Park, shoutout Sandy Beach. Also, NGP for an honourable mention.
What is your favourite music venue in your city?
Grey Eagle, because they treat you like family.
What is your favourite music store in your city?
Long and McQuade.
