Braids
Braids is a Canadian art rock band originating from Calgary, Alberta and based in Montréal, Québec for most of their career. Braids currently consists of Raphaelle Standell-Preston, Austin Tufts and Taylor Smith. The band met at a young age and began collaborating in high school. Their debut album, Native Speaker, was released on January 18, 2011, in Canada and the United States to generally positive reviews. The album was shortlisted for the 2011 Polaris Music Prize.
- Origin
- Calgary
- Active since
- 2006
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Braids (formerly stylized as BRAIDS) is a Canadian art rock band originating from Calgary, Alberta, and based in Montréal, Québec for most of their career. Formed in 2006, the band currently consists of Raphaelle Standell-Preston, Austin Tufts, and Taylor Smith. They met at a young age and began collaborating in high school. Their debut album, "Native Speaker", was released on January 18, 2011, in Canada and the United States to generally positive reviews and was shortlisted for the 2011 Polaris Music Prize. Their second album, "Flourish // Perish", was released on August 20, 2013, followed by "Deep in the Iris" on April 28, 2015, which won the 2015 Juno Award for Alternative Album of the Year.
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Formed in 2006 in Calgary, Alberta.
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Debut album "Native Speaker" released in 2011.
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Shortlisted for the 2011 Polaris Music Prize.
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Album "Flourish // Perish" released in 2013.
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"Deep in the Iris" won the 2015 Juno Award.
Selection
Discography
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- Set Pieces EP2008EP
Set Pieces EP
- Native Speaker2011
Native Speaker
BuyAmazon ↗ - Conditions One2012EP
Conditions One
- Flourish // Perish2013
Flourish // Perish
- In Kind // Amends2013EP
In Kind // Amends
- Deep in the Iris2015
Deep in the Iris
- Companion2016EP
Companion
- Shadow Offering2020
Shadow Offering
- Euphoric Recall2023
Euphoric Recall
FAQ
About the artist
Q01When was the band formed?+
The band Braids was formed in 2006.
Q02Who are the members of the band?+
The members of Braids are Raphaelle Standell-Preston, Austin Tufts, and Taylor Smith.
Q03Where is the artist from?+
Braids is from Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Q04What genre of music do they play?+
Braids plays independent rock music.
Q05What are their biggest hits?+
Some of Braids' biggest hits include the albums "Native Speaker" (2011) and "Deep in the Iris" (2015).
Q06Have they won any awards?+
Braids won the Juno Award for Alternative Album of the Year in 2015 for "Deep in the Iris".