[3] Of mixed Norwegian and French descent[4] and originally from Ottawa, Ontario,[5] he learned to play violin, guitar and piano in childhood.

[4] While studying philosophy at the University of Ottawa he spent some time in Iceland on a layover,[4] before moving to Montreal after graduation to pursue his musical career.

[5] His debut album, Inland, was released on Nevado Records in 2010,[6] and incorporated some songs he had written during his trip to Iceland.

[19] Vollebekk produced the album himself and played guitar, bass, piano, harmonica, B3 organ, Moog synthesizer, and accordion.

[20] In 2024 Vollebeck's song "Into the Ether" from his Twin Solitude album was included in Episode 7 of the AppleTV+ series Shrinking.