The Bad Plus are the ultimate originals. A democratic unit with a clear vision and a refusal to conform to convention. For the past two decades they have played with spirit and adventure, made their own rules and done so with a bold sense of creativity and intent. Avoiding easy categorization, The Bad Plus has won critical acclaim and a legion of fans worldwide with their unique sound and flair for live performance. The Bad Plus continues to push boundaries as founding members Reid Anderson (bass) and Dave King (drums) embark on a new piano-less incarnation of the band with Ben Monder (guitar) and Chris Speed (tenor saxophone) – instigating a new wave of excitement and anticipation within the band that is re-energizing their sound and inspiration. The Bad Plus have constantly searched to bridge genres and techniques while exploring the infinite possibilities of exceptional musicians working in perfect sync. The Bad Plus is set to release their 18th album via Mack Avenue Records on Friday, November 8th. “Evolution is necessary for life and creativity,” say Dave King and Reid Anderson. “We’ve evolved, but we’re still The Bad Plus.”

Frances Chang is a boundary-pushing songwriter, producer and performer. Born to immigrant parents in Chicago and raised in New York, Chang’s musical practice grew autonomously through bedroom recordings. Her formative live experiences were shaped by her early exposure to DIY punk scenes.  Largely self-taught as a musician, Chang’s output has long been marked by a sense of curiosity and experimentation across her own music, releases alongside collaborators and contributions to film scores. In 2022 Chang self-released support your local nihilist, her first album under her name. During the production of 2024’s Psychedelic Anxiety (Chang’s solo follow-up to support your local nihilist), she began collaborating with Andréa Schiavelli (Eyes of Love). Alongside Schiavelli, Chang formed a live trio with Liza Winter (birthing hips) for the album’s tour. The eclecticism evident in Chang’s music has found parallel expression via interdisciplinary new media projects like her found poetry project ORACLE, based on the I Ching. In January 2026, Chang released “I can feel the waves,” the A side of a two track 7” which she would bring on a nationwide tour of North America supporting Cate Le Bon. The single, supported with a video co-directed by April Wen, was followed up in April 2026 with “No avatar,” both singles praised by The Guardian