Hailing from Vancouver, British Columbia, Ivan Hartle is more than just a musician, he’s an unforgettable conveyor of soul.One would be hard pressed to unite vintage aesthetics and music, but he has done just that.Ivan combines vintage sonic aesthetics with modern elements to create a world of haunting music. This reaches another realm, a phantasmagoria if you will.
Ivan’s musical style is inspired by classic blues and soul masters Sam Cooke and Otis Redding, as well as new age artists John Mayer, Amos Lee and Leon Bridges. He incorporates these musical elements into his compositions to create a unique and charismatic musical style.
Having appeared at a number of prestigious festivals and gigs, Ivan’s live performances are nothing short of unforgettable, with beautiful melodies and deep, powerful vocals. If you have the opportunity to go to one of their festivals, then you will be rewarded with a unique concert experience.
Whether it’s at the Rifflandia Music Festival, Shipyards Music Festival or “Let’s Hear It” at the BC Music Festival, he delivers an unforgettable musical feast. Sounds so exciting, can’t wait to go.
In addition to his stage performances, Ivan’s music has been a huge success on all major streaming platforms. His songs have been played over 1.6 million times on Spotify, with ‘Feelin’ Like’ over 800,000 times and ‘Love in the Lead’ over 265,000 times. His music has been featured on various editorial channels, including Blues Roots, Retro Soul and Mellow Morning.
The upcoming album, A Place to Stay, due for release on December 15, 2023, is highly anticipated. The album’s single “Love in the Lead” was named the most outstanding single by Clash Magazine, heralding Ivan’s continued success on his musical path. With coverage from Canadian media outlets such as DailyHive Canada, Global News Canada, The Province (B.C.), and Notion, Ivan’s musical journey is destined to get more and more exciting.
If you go and listen to the music at the bottom of the page, then you’ll feel what I’m talking about: it’s a soulful musical journey that washes the ears and mind and body.⬇️