Formed in Toronto in 2011, the extremely gifted and versatile musicians of BBNG; Matthew Tavares (keyboards), Chester Hansen (bass) and Alex Sowinski (drums), have from the outset moved seamlessly between genres, aiming to break down the barriers between them.
BADBADNOTGOOD have revealed the details behind the Toronto group’s upcoming new full-length, IV, after teasing its release with “Speaking Gently” last month. IV will feature guest spots from Kaytranada, Colin Stetson, Mick Jenkins, Charlotte Day Wilson, and Future Islands frontman Sam Herring.
Hip-hop has always been at the centre of the Canadian jazzmen’s musical obsessions and they do not shy away from sampling classic bass lines from the genre, as seen on the LP “BBNG” and the EP “BBNG2” (both self-released). As proof of their deep knowlege and love for the genre, they have collaborated with artists including Frank Ocean, Tyler The Creator, Danny Brown, Earl Sweatshirt, RZA and the great Bootsy Collins (among others); providing a full-bodied yet flexible instrumental backdrop for their accomplices in the studio. While Badbadnotgood begin with jazz and have hip-hop as their ostensible destination, they touch upon everything along the way, from funk, post-punk and African rhythms to dance music.
Summer is starting to feel early this year thanks to the latest drop of Rosalía & Travis Scott track TKN directed by Nicolás Méndez aka CANADA. Scott even gives us a couple of Spanish… »
Following the unveiling of the lookbook back in March, Drop 1 of the highly anticipated collection is arriving at Louis Vuitton stores worldwide on June 26.
Hollywood actor and amateur skateboarder, Jack Dylan Grazer fronts our SS20 “OLYMPIC” Issue shot by Kapturing and styled by Jordan Boothe, in 2028 Olympic host city of Los Angeles.
KURT PRYNNE is a way to repel a sometimes-ugly reality with a smile and greet discomfort with a pinch of sarcasm. To empower. To shed light on your uncomfortable truth.
Gus Dapperton’s dreamy bedroom pop days are long gone, within a rather short period of time, he grew into one of the most efficient pop songwriters of his generation.
Intimate and sincere, Creative Director Alessandro Michele shared with the Gucci Community some pages from his personal diary written in his Roman home during the past few months and he announces a new beginning for the brand.
The advanced new digital platform designed to boost the networking and business of the Pitti fairs will already be online starting from the end of June.
The collection called “Office Supplies” stays true to the designer’s ethos and aesthetic, and wants to celebrate togetherness and the unbreakable bonds.
Lately we’re relying more on ourselves, our bodies, to keep us in check. All the more reason to dress for the movements you can make — workouts, a leisurely walk, shavasana on your balcony.
Immersed in an imagined future urbanity based on the 1988 film AKIRA, Angel Chen presents a series of cyber punk scenes comprised of characters yearning for the promise of a brighter future.
Hollywood actor and amateur skateboarder, Jack Dylan Grazer fronts our Spring/Summer 2020 Olympic Issue shot by Kapturing in 2028 Olympic host city of Los Angeles. While 16-year-old Grazer empowers kids to go out and claim their own piece to skate on, the Olympics can also connect to fond childhood memories. We also look at it for inspiration and a call for togetherness.
