Billy Raffoul
Billy Raffoul
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Telling universal stories soundtracked by unshakable melodies, Billy Raffoul(Opens in a new window) strikes an intimate chord, tapping into the feelings and experiences we all share—no matter where we call home. This relatability has consistently engaged listeners, yielding hundreds of millions of streams and sold-out shows around the globe for the award-winning Ontario singer, songwriter, and producer.
Raffoul naturally absorbed a lifelong passion for music from his father, Jody Raffoul, himself a celebrated singer-songwriter. Perfecting his songcraft and voice, Raffoul released music at a prolific pace, including the EPs 1975, The Running Wild, and Live in June, and the full-length LP A Few More Hours at YYZ. Among many highlights, “Acoustic” surpassed 87.3 million Spotify streams, while “Easy Tiger” garnered 25.7 million. He continued to evolve with For All These Years, featuring tracks like “Better,” “I Wish You Were Here,” and “Bliss.” He has performed alongside Kings of Leon, Phoenix, and American Authors, and collaborated with Amistat, Katelyn Tarver, and JJ Wilde. He also earned the 2021 SOCAN Songwriting Prize for “Western Skies” and the 2023 INDIES Song of the Year for “We Could Get High.”
At the end of 2023, Raffoul toured South Africa—an experience that reaffirmed the boundary-breaking power of music. Upon his return, he began writing at home before heading to Los Angeles, California, to work with producer Davis Naish. Now, he makes his closest connection yet with his forthcoming self-titled album, Billy Raffoul.