Badge Époque Ensemble is a Canadian musical project led by Max Turnbull.[1] They are most noted for their self-titled debut album, which was a longlisted nominee for the 2020 Polaris Music Prize.[2]
In addition to Turnbull, the band includes guitarist Chris Bezant, saxophonist Karen Ng, flautist Alia O'Brien, bassist Giosuè Rosati, percussionist Ed Squires and drummer Jay Anderson, and performs both instrumental music and songs with guest vocalists such as Jennifer Castle, Dorothea Paas, James Baley and Meg Remy.[3] Their music blends jazz, progressive rock, psychedelic rock and funk elements.[4]
Their self-titled debut album was released in 2019.[5] They followed up in 2020 with Self-Help.[4]
Their 2022 album Clouds of Joy was longlisted for the 2023 Polaris Music Prize.[6]
References
edit- ^ Stuart Derdeyn, "New Music: 5 things to know about Self Help by Badge Époque Ensemble". Vancouver Sun, November 24, 2020.
- ^ Chris Eggertsen, "Polaris Music Prize 2020 Long List Includes The Weeknd, Jessie Reyez, Daniel Caesar". Billboard, June 17, 2020.
- ^ Stuart Berman, "Badge Époque Ensemble, Self Help". Pitchfork, November 21, 2020.
- ^ a b Lizzie Manno, "Badge Époque Ensemble Announce New Album Self Help, Share Lead Single". Paste, September 2, 2020.
- ^ Vish Khanna, "Badge Époque Ensemble, Badge Époque Ensemble". Exclaim!, June 10, 2019.
- ^ "2023 Polaris Music Prize long list: Feist, Jessie Reyez and more". CBC Music, June 13, 2023.
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