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Badbadnotgood (BBNG) is a Toronto-born instrumental powerhouse blending post-bop jazz with hip-hop sensibilities. Formed in 2010 by Matthew Tavares, Chester Hansen, and Alexander Sowinski, with Leland Whitty joining as a formal member in 2016, the group has forged a distinct sound that revitalizes rap through live instrumentation and improvisation. Known for reinterpreting rap tracks with jazz nuance, BBNG has earned critical acclaim and a loyal following worldwide.

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Around the globe, fans discover the group through dynamic collaborations and standout records, from early explorations to recent studio triumphs. Their work as producers has earned multiple Grammy recognitions, while Polaris Prize nominations have kept them in the conversation among Canada’s most influential artists. Their live shows—ranging from intimate club sets to major festival appearances—emphasize the group’s energy, improvisation, and musical camaraderie.

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Follow Badbadnotgood’s journey across North America, Mexico, and Canada in 2025 as they bring their genre-spanning sound to audiences anew. For the latest updates, you can connect with the band via their official site and Bandcamp, or through their social channels on Instagram and X (Twitter). We’ve got you covered with secure, straightforward ticket access to your next BBNG experience.

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The essentials

Quick Facts About Badbadnotgood

  • Formed in Toronto in 2010 by Matthew Tavares, Chester Hansen and Alexander Sowinski; Leland Whitty joined as a formal member in 2016.
  • Musical style blends post-bop/jazz fusion with hip-hop, often reinterpreting rap tracks through live instrumentation and improvisation.
  • Notable albums include Mid Spiral (2024, XL Recordings / Innovative Leisure), Talk Memory (2021, XL / Innovative Leisure) and Sour Soul (with Ghostface Killah, 2015, Lex Records).
  • Various live and collaborative projects exist, including BBNGLive 1 (2011), BBNGLive 2 (2012) and the Late Night Tales: BadBadNotGood compilation (2017).
  • Major awards: two Grammy wins as producers (Best Rap Album for DAMN. in 2018; Best Progressive R&B Album for It Is What It Is in 2021) and a 2024 nomination for Best Remixed Recording; Polaris Prize nominations include longlists/nominations for III (2014), Sour Soul (2015), IV (2017), and Talk Memory (2022).
  • 2025 tour activity includes spring North American and Mexico dates (plus September–October Canadian dates) with venues like Knockdown Center (NY), Roadrunner (MA), Franklin Music Hall (PA), The Showbox (WA), Malkin Bowl (BC), and Fallsview Casino (ON).

The records

Badbadnotgood Discography

  • Mid Spiral
    2024 · XL Recordings / Innovative Leisure
  • Talk Memory
    2021 · XL Recordings / Innovative Leisure
  • Late Night Tales: BadBadNotGood
    2017 · Night Time Stories
  • IV
    2016 · Innovative Leisure / Arts & Crafts
  • Sour Soul (with Ghostface Killah)
    2015 · Lex Records
  • III
    2014 · Innovative Leisure / Pirates Blend / Arts & Crafts
  • BBNG2
    2012 · Self-released (LP reissue by Innovative Leisure)
  • BBNG
    2011 · Self-released
  • BBNGLive 2
    2012 · Self-released
  • BBNGLive 1
    2011 · Self-released

The hits

Top Badbadnotgood Songs

  • Velvet / Boogie No. 69
    2015 · US Emerging 21
  • Six Degrees (with Ghostface Killah & Danny Brown)
    2014 · US Emerging 46
  • Lavender (Nightfall Remix) — Kaytranada & Snoop Dogg feat. BadBadNotGood
    2017 · US Emerging 4
  • Time Moves Slow (feat. Samuel T. Herring)
    2016 · N/A

Follow Badbadnotgood’s journey across North America, Mexico, and Canada in 2025 as they bring their genre-spanning sound to audiences anew. For the latest updates, you can connect with the band via their official site and Bandcamp, or through their social channels on Instagram and X (Twitter). We’ve got you covered with secure, straightforward ticket access to your next BBNG experience.

Notes: For event pages, we provide detailed venue information and current tour dates as standalone listings. If a date is rescheduled, we present it as RESCHEDULED from the original date. If a date is To Be Announced (TBA), you’ll see Date to be announced. For multi-day events, each date is shown independently.

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