Von Bieker Press Kit
“His songwriting is world-class, and his live performance engages the audience immediately”
– Kennedy Jensen, Executive director, Arts Touring Alliance of Alberta
“Edmonton’s Von Bieker is developing into one of the city’s best songwriters.”
– Chad Huculak, Edmonton Journal
Von Bio
Von Bieker plays indie folk that haunts your heart with small stories and big questions. Mostly.
Von Bieker’s thoughtful lyrics and emotional performances have gathered a growing fanbase seeking connection—be it on stage with his Small-Tones band, through a set of earbuds, or on radio airwaves across Canada and beyond. His songwriting earned him a 2022 Songwriting Scholarship from Seattle-based Image Journal.
His recent releases have brought explosive growth, with the title track from his album DUMB HOPE breaking 10,000 Spotify streams in its first two weeks. The album reached #45 on CKUA Radio’s top 100 albums of 2024, after climbing to number 5 on their weekly top 30. DUMB HOPE also reached number 1 on the CJSR Folk/Roots/Blues chart and number 6 on the national !earshot Folk/Roots/Blues chart and was also selected by the Edmonton Journal as on of “The 10 must-listen albums from Edmonton artists in 2024.”
Von Bieker draws from a powerhouse of influences, from the guitar-driven groove of Bahamas to the spiritual depth of Bruce Cockburn—from the breaking-point passion of Glen Hansard to the quirky joy of the Talking Heads.
Based in Edmonton, Alberta, Von Bieker has provided tour support for indie-folk songwriters Anna Tivel, Jon Bryant, Joshua Hyslop, and Jordan Klassen. He’s received radio airplay across Canada including CBC, CFUV, CFCR, CJSR, and CKUA. Von Bieker has been featured in several music publications including Bandcamp Daily, Adobe and Teardrops, Canadian Beats, Cheers To The Vikings, Chillfiltr, Mesmerized, Sinusoidal, Mystic Sons, and Indie Music Flix.
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Press and Praise
Edmonton’s Von Bieker is developing into one of the city’s best songwriters. His 2024 album, Dumb Hope, casts an unflinching eye on the fragility of life. The songs swing between alt-rock, roots and indie-folk, resulting in one of the year’s most rewarding listens.
– Chad Huculak, Edmonton Journal , “The 10 must-listen albums from Edmonton artists in 2024“
“Von Bieker is one of those extraordinary artists who just does not come along every day. His songwriting is world-class, and his live performance engages the audience immediately”
– Kennedy Jensen, Executive director, Arts Touring Alliance of Alberta
“We got stuck singing this song long after it’s over. The minute we heard Bieker’s voice we fall in love with it and we couldn’t get it out of our heads! He has one of the best and most charming voices we’ve ever heard..”
“These songs have held my heart together in difficult times”
– Tania Runyan, poet and author of “What Will Soon Take Place”
“These are tight, incredibly well-played songs with introspective, often sad, lyrics. Musically, Bieker—assisted by producer/engineer Harry Gregg—knows precisely when to allow simplicity to carry a song, using minimal percussion, a guitar, and his own voice (a pleasant, versatile voice reminiscent at times of Tom Petty). He also knows when to add in other sounds, like strings, an organ, or an incredibly talented and well-placed horn section.”.
“Von Bieker’s cunning songcraft gives Dumb Hope its heft, escalating it into capital ‘a’ album status. To listen to it from front to back is an audio journey. The sonic flourishes, such as horns, dobro, cello and ambient sounds, add to the album’s replayability. Dumb Hope is an exceptional album and is sure to raise Von Bieker’s star in the Alberta music scene.”
“On Will You still Love Me? Von Bieker gives vent to all of his insecurities. But, because it’s Von Bieker, he approaches it with his characteristic sweetness and effortless cool. The EP is a fine example of pop at its best: each song pulls you in to its irresistible hooks, pulling you in to their individual tides and gently washing you up on the beach until the next one. “