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.
Danish label Les Deux has opened its first flagship store outside Scandinavia, right in the heart of Le Marais, one of the city’s most dynamic neighborhoods.
Off-White creative director Ib Kamara’s debut EP “Pop Romance” is a bold step into the world of music, and it feels as vibrant and daring as his work in fashion.
Paul & Joe’s new collection, Tokyo Velvet, acts as a cultural bridge. It connects the elegance of Paris with the dynamic pulse of Tokyo. The line draws from the contrasts of the Japanese capital, pairing French chic… »
Turn the page. Breathe deep. Your pupils are already dilating. The high is coming.
Issue 26 brings together two electrifying covers that take the dopamine dive from Sadiq Desh captured by Cris Cerdeira to multidisciplinary visual artist and photographer Tomás Pintos’ cover story, Besos hasta agotar stock (Kisses Until Sold Out), developed from the live performance creating a space where glamour
meets exhaustion.
