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.
Troye Sivan celebrates 10th Anniversary of his planitun debut album with BLUE NEIGHBOURHOOD – Ten years on, set for release on February 13, 2026. Limited Edition features two additional tracks – “Swimming Pools” and “Strawberries & Cigarettes” – plus a reimagined cover art.
Titled “Generation Gucci”, the lookbook acts both as a nod to the archive and a projection of aesthetic continuity, layering historical codes to build a distinct vision for the house.
Salomon is marking the 20th anniversary of its ACS PRO trail sneaker with a special edition. The release honors the shoe’s past while focusing on its continued relevance.
UNWRAPPED 2025 marks Grindr’s fifth annual global snapshot of queer culture, powered by insights from more than 15 million monthly users and 32,000 community votes.
Patta and Joe Freshgoods have reunited for a new collaboration titled “PattaGoods.” This is their first capsule collection, uniting two independent, Black-owned brands.
The Amsterdam-based brand Daily Paper has partnered with the Municipality of Amsterdam and adidas to celebrate the reopening of a local landmark: the street football court known as the “Adidasplein”.
The work of Slovak artist Andrej Dúbravský presents a world of bees, caterpillars, flowers, and naked boys who return the viewer’s gaze with confidence.
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.
