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Drawing from personal experiences and emotions, vbnd's songs are deeply introspective and relatable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to his solo work, vbnd has collaborated with various artists across different genres, showcasing his versatility as an artist. He has performed at numerous venues around the world, captivating audiences with his dynamic stage presence.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"scum-funk","title":"Scum Funk","description":"\u003cp\u003eSaskatoon based artist vbnd reveals new album Scum Funk, released via London based label DeepMatter. Aiming to cultivate and encourage growth of the jazz and soul sound in his hometown, vbnd’s new work showcases the complexity of the genre and its alluring effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a collection of songs created over the past two years, \u003ci\u003eScum Funk\u003c\/i\u003e sees vbnd team up with The Soulmate Collective, consisting of Katie Tupper (Vocals), Connor Newton (Saxophone), Jesse Mcmillan (Drums) \u0026amp; Ayden Draude (Keys). With influences from D’Angelo and Michael League of Snarky Puppy, the collaboration results in a groove-heavy affair led by vbnd’s signature hypnotic bass lines and production, accompanied by crisp drums, topped off with Katie Tupper’s smoky vocals and unparalleled songwriting. ‘Scum Funk’ portrays intense trust between the musicians with the aim of exemplifying the uniting powers of music.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe LP features gritty bass arrangements supporting zesty keys and syncopated drums, which create a solid backbone for luxurious saxophone melodies, and breezy vocals. The album’s heart-felt aura is illustrated in its name; deriving from a deep admiration for Jaco Pastorious’ album ‘Punk Jazz’ and in parallel from the movement of Scum Punk, vbnd wants ‘Scum Funk’ to embody the idea of “rowdy dudes playing nice sounding jazz, funk, and lovely neo soul songs”.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst single ‘Slowly Starting to Take Form’ epitomises the album’s strong funk sensibilities with “enforced stank”. Second single ‘Breathe Me In (A Little Longer)’ was born as a witty response to a corporate gig audience member who requested ‘something to dance to, the result is a powerful body-moving track, embellished with an undeniably groovy chord structure and heady disco atmospheres. Third single ‘Gold Chain’ was penned by Katie Tupper and brought to vbnd to explore new musical dimensions in late 2018 - resulting in a sultry and alluring sound, overflowing with groove, funk and charisma.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA truly impressive body of work, \u003ci\u003eScum Funk\u003c\/i\u003e documents vbnd’s growing mastery of groove, texture and grit, illustrating a strong and intriguing artistic identity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deep Matter","offers":[{"title":"Turquoise | LP","offer_id":50456990155083,"sku":"1116831","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/683865d5-463f-4f40-bd40-c7e668cce9ee_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727202213"},{"product_id":"daughter-of-the-sun","title":"Daughter of the Sun","description":"\u003cp\u003eFollowing its initial release 4 years ago, which resulted in his most prolific album to date, \u003cstrong\u003evbnd\u003c\/strong\u003e returns with a limited edition 4-year anniversary release of his landmark album \u003cem\u003eDaughter of the Sun\u003c\/em\u003e, on white vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe record features the Saskatoon-based bassist and producer's most popular songs; '\u003cem\u003eSmoke\u003c\/em\u003e' and the album title '\u003cem\u003eDaughter of the Sun\u003c\/em\u003e', which features the delicate smoky vocals and unrivalled songwriting of Katie Tupper, accompanied by the effortless instrumentation of Justice Der, Connor Newton, and Simon Jasieniuk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn its original release, the album aimed to cultivate and encourage the growth of the jazz and soul sound in his hometown, Saskatoon, which \u003cstrong\u003evbnd\u003c\/strong\u003e showcases from beginning to end, with clear inspirations of the likes of D’Angelo, Jaco Pastorius, Snarky Puppy, and more throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deep Matter","offers":[{"title":"White | LP","offer_id":50469406867787,"sku":"1167123","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":51200536117579,"sku":"2243015","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/1c1761ec-ab6b-4232-ad22-e5d1e32de062_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727360255"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_3b9a5150_thumbnail_4096_c2b598f4-d1e3-44a8-9129-e355cbb57a98.jpg?v=1727202191","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/fr\/collections\/vbnd.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}