Braids
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: Canada
- Born: 2006 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Active: 2006 - present
Biography
Braids is a Canadian art rock and electronic band formed in Calgary, Alberta, in 2006 and later based in Montreal. Led by singer Raphaelle Standell-Preston with drummer Austin Tufts and multi-instrumentalist Taylor Smith, the band debuted with 'Native Speaker' in 2011. Keyboardist Katie Lee left during the making of 'Flourish // Perish' in 2013, after which Braids continued as a trio, releasing 'Deep in the Iris' in 2015 and developing an intricate, electronic-tinged art rock sound.
Genres
Braids Discography
- Native Speaker (2011) - Album - rated 3.54/5
- Flourish // Perish (2013) - Album - rated 3.06/5
- Deep in the Iris (2015) - Album - rated 3/5
- Shadow Offering (2020) - Album - rated 3.94/5
- Euphoric Recall (2023) - Album - rated 3.6/5
Members
- Raphaelle Standell-Preston - lead vocals, guitar, keyboards (2006鈥揚resent)
- Austin Tufts - drums, vocals (2006鈥揚resent)
- Taylor Smith - bass, guitar, percussion, vocals (2006鈥揚resent)