Badge Époque Ensemble

Badge Époque Ensemble is a Toronto group led by keyboardist and composer Max Turnbull, who also records as Slim Twig and has played with U.S. Girls and the Cosmic Range. The band mixes jazz, funk, progressive and psychedelic rock, alternating instrumental pieces with songs sung by guest vocalists. Badge Époque Ensemble released its self-titled debut in 2019, followed by Self-Help (2020) and Clouds of Joy (2022). The debut was longlisted for the 2020 Polaris Music Prize.