Scalawag is a queer Singer-songwriter/producer based in Vancouver. They strive to capture hyper-specific emotions by blending poetically abstract lyrics with the northern BC folk festival sounds of their childhood. Since the inception of their solo project in 2019, Teo Saefkow (AKA Scalawag) has self produced two full-length albums. Their sound has been described as a mix between the brooding lyricism of a crooning Hozier, and the quiet confessional-folk style of Leith Ross. Originally hailing from an artistic household in Northern BC, Scalawag’s journey in music began when they received their first guitar at the age of seven.

More recently, Scalawag released their sophomore album ‘Sehnsucht’ in June, 2023:

“Scalawag is talent and true artistry at its finest, and we are excited to hear more.” -Atwood Magazine,

“Scalawag seeks to seduce with the pure essence of vulnerability. Leaving an ache for things one has never experienced, Scalawag is gentle in their siphoning to the surface of long forgotten hurts…With a talent for melodic writing and poignant lyricism, Scalawag sounds both seasoned and youthful.” -Happy Mag,

“From bone-deep sadness to floating happiness and body moving rockabilly realisations, he has you hooked to his varying sounds and scrambling to add each track to your favourite playlists.” -The Other Side Reviews)

Scalawag is sure to both make you nostalgic for things you've never experienced, and keep your head bopping and your torso grooving.