advertisement
FYI

Bad Child: Bad Child

This eponymous debut single from the young Canadian artist hints at both contemporary R&B and atmospheric art-rock. It clearly stamps him as a real talent, one to be watched closely.

Bad Child: Bad Child

By Kerry Doole

Bad Child - "Bad Child" (21 Entertainment/UMC): Not much personal information (or his real name) is available about this 21-year old who is the latest addition to Chris Smith's 21 Entertainment Group roster that is also home to Alessia Cara.


His debut live video for the track, filmed at Toronto club The Hideout, has already quickly gained an impressive number of views (112K) following the release of an intriguing single mixing sparse contemporary R&B that's a mite suggestive of The Weeknd, and part atmospheric modern art-rock, a la Alt-J. In a label release, he explains that "'Bad Child' is about "finding redemption in my failures. It is about not being good enough, not living up to expectations, it's about trying to be a better person."

advertisement

Go figure, Mr. Bad Boy!

A follow-up single, "Payback," is being readied for release, and the fact that it is mixed by Spike Stent (Beyoncé, Grimes, Yeah Yeah Yeahs) indicates that serious resources are being afforded Bad Child. Definitely one to watch out for.

No word on live dates as of yet.

Links

Facebook

Instagram

Publicity: Allison Phillips, Universal Music Canada

advertisement
Billboard Canada et NXNE Music Zones ont fait leurs débuts lors de la 50e édition du TIFF

Billboard Canada et NXNE Music Zones ont fait leurs débuts lors de la 50e édition du TIFF

Du 4 au 7 septembre, les zones musicales ont offert des performances, des DJ sets et des installations artistiques immersives qui ont insufflé une nouvelle trame sonore au centre-ville.

CONTENU PARTENAIRE

Le Festival international du film de Toronto a souligné sa 50e édition avec un nouveau rendez-vous culturel marquant : le lancement des zones musicales Billboard Canada et NXNE, créées en partenariat avec ArtsHouse Media Group (AMG).

keep readingShow less
advertisement