Braids
Pop / chanson
- Origin
- Calgary
- Formed
- 2006
- Genres
- rock indépendant
- Labels
- Flemish Eye
- Members
- Raphaelle Standell-Preston
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Biography
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.
Highlights
- Formed in 2006 in Calgary, Alberta.
- Debut album "Native Speaker" released in 2011.
- Shortlisted for the 2011 Polaris Music Prize.
- Album "Flourish // Perish" released in 2013.
- "Deep in the Iris" won the 2015 Juno Award.
Discography
- Set Pieces EP · EP2008
- Native Speaker2011
- Conditions One · EP2012
- Flourish // Perish2013
- In Kind // Amends · EP2013
- Deep in the Iris2015
- Companion · EP2016
- Shadow Offering2020
- Euphoric Recall2023
FAQ
When was the band formed?
The band Braids was formed in 2006.
Who are the members of the band?
The members of Braids are Raphaelle Standell-Preston, Austin Tufts, and Taylor Smith.
Where is the artist from?
Braids is from Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
What genre of music do they play?
Braids plays independent rock music.
What are their biggest hits?
Some of Braids' biggest hits include the albums "Native Speaker" (2011) and "Deep in the Iris" (2015).
Have they won any awards?
Braids won the Juno Award for Alternative Album of the Year in 2015 for "Deep in the Iris".
