BRAIDS

Braids is a Canadian art rock band that originated in Calgary, Alberta, and is based in Montréal, Québec. The band currently consists of Raphaelle Standell-Preston, Austin Tufts, and Taylor Smith. The group, including former members Katie Lee and Vince Man, 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. The album was shortlisted for the 2011 Polaris Music Prize. Their second album, Flourish // Perish, was released on August 20, 2013. Their third album, Deep in the Iris, was released on April 28, 2015, and received the 2015 Juno Award for Alternative Album of the Year.