Montreal show added on Sept. 17th

POP Montreal presents:
 
Braids + Empress Of + She-Devils
 
Thursday, September 17th, 2015
 
"Le Late Night" Little Burgundy Piccolo Rialto (5711 Parc)
 
Doors 11 pm / Show 12 am
 
Tickets $15, on sale July 10th and available here

Clips & Photos from Tokyo (July 7th)

BRAIDS sound check ✨✨✨ feat. VJ RKP

A photo posted by Oshi Kunii (PLANCHA) (@oshikunii) on Jul 7, 2015 at 1:49am PDT

DUM-DUM LLP Presents「 Highway to the galaxy 」 デデさんは七夕仕様でございました。お祭りの感じ良かったなぁ。 そして BRAIDS from Canada 外人さん背高いなぁーとか思いつつ、初見でしたが凄い引き込まれて気持ち良かった！ 渋谷行く用事をやめてライヴ見ちゃった♪最後まで居れず残念(>_<)

A photo posted by あい (@sakai168) on Jul 7, 2015 at 6:11am PDT

#Braids !!!!

A photo posted by ☁︎ (@deathcar) on Jul 7, 2015 at 6:21am PDT

what an amazing night. With @braidsmusic , @cuushe at Shimokitazawa Sheter

A photo posted by teshi (@teshi1130) on Jul 7, 2015 at 6:17am PDT

#braids

A photo posted by maio09 (@maio09) on Jul 7, 2015 at 6:34am PDT

BRAIDS around Tokyo

This happened. #Tokyo

A photo posted by Braids (@braidsmusic) on Jul 7, 2015 at 3:36am PDT

with Braids @braidsmusic and @akitakanakata at Beatcafe. It was super cool to see Raphaelle again! Blue Hawaii show in Tokyo was 18 month ago? Wow Time flies... Thanks @oshikunii #braids #plancha

A photo posted by Katoman (@katomandlc) on Jul 6, 2015 at 2:53pm PDT

braidsっていうカナダのバンドを観に行ってきましたー。最近観たライブの中でズバ抜けてた。 すさまじく美しかったー。 明日もシェルターでやるって。行きたい。。 Tシャツ買ったらインスタ用の写真撮ってくれたー！やったー！ #AFOC #braidsmusic #braidsband

A photo posted by afoc渡邊一丘 (@afoc_watanabe) on Jul 6, 2015 at 6:34am PDT

Braidsさん（@braidsmusic）とDE DE MOUSEさん(@DEDEMOUSE）の２マンが観れる2015年の東京の七夕です！Sunset Galaxxy＠下北沢SHELTER (@SHELTER_1991 ) pic.twitter.com/XonmJwfw0q

— DUM-DUM (@dumdumllp) July 7, 2015

'Miniskirt' in Tokyo (July 6th)

And here's 'Letting Go', but you'll need to turn your screen sideways. :)

BRAIDS play Detroit on Aug. 1st

BIG PARTY IN DETROIT! Featuring sets by Blue Hawaii, BRAIDS, Rollie (DJ), Majical Cloudz, Project Pablo, TOPS, Sean Nicholas Savage & She-Devils!!! Evert Info here: http://tinyurl.com/ogbc73o Tickets: $8 in advance, or $10 on the door - Tickets will be available as of July 13th at UHF, Found Sound and Hello Records in Detroit, Phonopolis in Montreal, and Soundscapes in Toronto OR for $8 + postage by emailing tickets@arbutusrecords.com

A photo posted by @arbutusrecords on Jul 6, 2015 at 8:46am PDT

Hillside Festival schedule announced

The Hillside Festival has announced their schedule, and BRAIDS will be playing the Island Stage at 3:55 PM on Saturday July 25th, and the Sun Stage at 6:15 PM on Sunday July 26th.

Clips & Photos from Tokyo (July 6th)

Braidsの今日は頑張りましたで賞

A video posted by xra (@xra00) on Jul 6, 2015 at 6:05am PDT

Sore Eyes / Braids 念願のBraids TOPSといいBraidsといいArbutusのアーティストが来日してしまくってる2015年ほんと待ってた！

A video posted by Taichi Kuwabara (@taiti0727) on Jul 6, 2015 at 7:51am PDT

braidsっていうカナダのバンドを観に行ってきましたー。最近観たライブの中でズバ抜けてた。 すさまじく美しかったー。 明日もシェルターでやるって。行きたい。。 Tシャツ買ったらインスタ用の写真撮ってくれたー！やったー！ #AFOC #braidsmusic #braidsband

A photo posted by afoc渡邊一丘 (@afoc_watanabe) on Jul 6, 2015 at 6:34am PDT

BRAIDS sound check✨💗👍💥

A photo posted by Oshi Kunii (PLANCHA) (@oshikunii) on Jul 6, 2015 at 12:50am PDT

Braids killed it tonight in tokyo! 音源の洗練されたスタイルにライブだとかなりエモさもプラスされてかっこよかった。ドラマーはスマートなのに盛り上がると分け目反対になったりして胸キュン。明日も公演あるのでぜひ。#braids

A photo posted by flau (@flau__) on Jul 6, 2015 at 7:16am PDT

Braid観た1週間後にBraidsへ🏇

A photo posted by 福猫 (@beetlebum_97) on Jul 6, 2015 at 3:13am PDT

Braidsを観に来ました（遅刻） pic.twitter.com/M6Y1LtnQGk

— NEiGHBORHOOD (@sxh_______) July 6, 2015

@braidsmusic @BRAIDSnews Tonight’s gig is the one of best ever! 🐻 Thank you for coming! And please come back! pic.twitter.com/cn3ARmx9Ep

— ⛵️NETERO☀️ (@littlenetero) July 6, 2015

She is the most beautiful, inspirational, outstanding, and yet the nicest woman. I LOVE YOU RAPHAELLE!!!! xxxxx pic.twitter.com/KD5InboFgA

— . (@claque_54) July 6, 2015

BRAIDS @ SHIBUYA O-NEST WAS SO. GOOD. OH MY GAWD pic.twitter.com/ac8ItZuKeJ

— . (@claque_54) July 6, 2015

BRAIDS JAPAN TOUR 2015 期待以上の最高のライブを見せてくれた。 アクティブかつエモーショナルなライブ、会場全体が一体となって最高の場ができていました。 これは見ておかなきゃ損だったと思う。 神がかっていた。 pic.twitter.com/OcbebzYK6R

— [.que]｜nao kakimoto (@que_music) July 6, 2015

Braidsのライブ終わった後、ラファエルに話しかけて5回くらいハグされたぜ(｀・ω・´) もっと英語わかったらいいのに！ あと開演前に突如Atoms For Peace流れ出したのは、「音的に絶対好きだろ！」って思ってたからテンション上がりました。

A photo posted by sputnik（ex.forka） (@the_sputnik_sweetheart) on Jul 6, 2015 at 6:17am PDT

Clips & photos from Osaka

#Braids 偏った撮り方w ドラム良かったわぁ🎶 結構広い額に海原はるか師匠を思い出してしまった…😅 pic.twitter.com/6ntXJZYNA9

— eimi☆ (@eimitxxx) July 5, 2015

メンバー仲良さそう ストロークスの次はアトムスフォーピースが流れてました🎶 #Braids

A video posted by eimi (@eimixxx) on Jul 5, 2015 at 4:02am PDT

Braids最高すぎた😫 あたしのCDを2人であけてくれてる💕 #braidsmusic #conpas

A photo posted by そ あ (@sonoko6) on Jul 5, 2015 at 8:06am PDT

@braidsmusic Thank you very much for coming! We really enjoyed the show tonight. We hope to see you guys soon!!! pic.twitter.com/q9HGYppZVp

— けいす (@Case_Richards) July 5, 2015

Braids pic.twitter.com/bK0pYtWqnG

— OK :D (@koyukixxx) July 5, 2015

7/5 Braids こちらも最高でした #braids

A photo posted by mary1017 (@mary1017) on Jul 5, 2015 at 5:45am PDT

ギター🎸上で持ちすぎじゃない？他の機材触るからなのかい。少し気になったw 楽器は下持ちが好きなもので😅

A photo posted by eimi (@eimixxx) on Jul 5, 2015 at 5:46am PDT

Braids （心斎橋コンパス）Great!! ラストのMiniskirt♩はかなりヤバかった…。 pic.twitter.com/qkoveJglGg

— SeijiAoki (@pixeliere) July 5, 2015

A beauty of Braids pic.twitter.com/bo6NpW72xo

— RRRHHk (@Traversab) July 5, 2015

Braidsいい音鳴らしまくりやんけ…

A photo posted by YUJI ANDO (@anmyo) on Jul 5, 2015 at 5:12am PDT

BRAIDS

A photo posted by とみー (@tommy__lv_vol) on Jul 5, 2015 at 4:45am PDT

BRAIDS x Cuushe 間も無く開演！ラファエルは休憩中です💤✨ pic.twitter.com/l3lJpXFzbt

— PLANCHA (Oshi Kunii) (@plancha_92104) July 5, 2015

Braids & Cuushe in Osaka もうすぐ pic.twitter.com/FzSMXj35jo

— flau (@_flau) July 5, 2015

Braids 大阪！！まだ間に合うよ＼(^o^)／ pic.twitter.com/FBrKKL8yXY

— Koz A (@kozche) July 5, 2015

BRAIDS have arrived safely in Japan

BRAIDS無事に到着しました！明日のCONPASSから初来日ツアーがスタートです！ BRAIDS are landed in Japan✈🇯🇵️🙆✨ pic.twitter.com/EWdY4GcFbV

— PLANCHA (Oshi Kunii) (@plancha_92104) July 4, 2015

CJSW interview with Austin

Videos from Taipei

New shows announced!

New shows have been added to band's website, and a few that haven't been added just yet. I'll keep updating this post as new shows get added.


July 3rd - Taipei, Taiwan at The Wall

July 5th - Osaka, JP at Conpass 

July 6th - Tokyo, JP at Tsutaya O-nest

July 7th - Tokyo, JP at Shelter

July 9th - Shanghai, China at Yuyintang Livehouse

July 10th - Macau, Macao at LMA

July 11th - Hong Kong at Backstage Live 

July 16th - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam at Cargo Bar (Tickets)

July 17th - Bangkok, Thailand at Moose Bangkok

July 18th - Singapore at Kilo Lounge 

Aug. 1st - Detroit, MI at Arbutus & Tires

Aug. 21st - Ottawa, ON at Arboretum Festival (Tickets) 

Nov. 4th - 8th - Reykjavík, Iceland at Iceland Airwaves

Nov. 27th - 29th - Pontins, Prestatyn Holiday Centre, North Wales at All Tomorrow's Parties 2.0 Nightmare Before Christmas (Tickets/Chalets) 

BRAIDS in Taipei

Photos from Original Live and White Wabbit Records

BRAIDS answer "Why Master?"

DAY 2 of our "why master?" series and we caught up with BRAIDS. They tell us mastering is like the icing on the cake! Try it now with our exclusive free preview of LANDR in the link. http://bit.ly/1RtIuMr

Posted by Whispa Music on Thursday, July 2, 2015

Clips & photos from Taipei

#braids NOW!

A video posted by White Wabbit Records 小白兔唱片 (@whitewabbitrecords) on Jul 3, 2015 at 5:55am PDT

「#本事現場 10」#BRAIDS 夏日派對 #THEWALLLIVEHOUSE with #理化兄弟 P.C.B. #小白兔唱片 雞皮疙瘩沒停過，太會唱！感動熱淚！！ #awesome

A video posted by @whitebai196 on Jul 3, 2015 at 9:11am PDT

#braids 女生很會唱，動態超大表情超多 她很知道自己的聲音可以弄成怎麼樣很厲害 是個有點害羞靦腆又nerd的團啊！ #本事現場#小白兔唱片#WWR

A video posted by 🎭🔮🃏Celine Is A Freak🌠🐲🌋 (@celineluvu) on Jul 3, 2015 at 8:16am PDT

BRAIDS #thewall#indeed#band#braids#deep

A video posted by Yu En Cheng • Kiwi (@kiwicheng1127) on Jul 3, 2015 at 6:16am PDT

BRAIDS

A video posted by Yu En Cheng • Kiwi (@kiwicheng1127) on Jul 3, 2015 at 6:25am PDT

#braids

A photo posted by 哩威王 (@liweiwang0226) on Jul 3, 2015 at 7:08am PDT

Braids in Taipei ❤️❤️❤️

A photo posted by 花開 HAGAI (@hagai_huakai) on Jul 3, 2015 at 6:36am PDT

唱現場整個超強der #braids #本事現場10 #super #awesome #taipei

A photo posted by Dino Lan (@dino_lan) on Jul 3, 2015 at 7:55am PDT

I just can't help capturing this moment. It feels like there's chemistry between them that I can't describe it well, and the music is interpreted perfectly during it, which can be experienced live only. @braidsmusic

A photo posted by @firthisola on Jul 3, 2015 at 1:36pm PDT

And this is what a Braids show is like in my eyes. All the band members are so concentrated, their face might even look a bit funny but in a good way, since it shows how they enjoyed the show tonight. Raphaelle's voice is angelic & girly but can be with such energy on stage, and the drumming & sound sampling/loop machine arrangement just makes a Braids show an combination of unexpected explosions & floating-in-the-air feel. #Braidsmusic

A photo posted by @firthisola on Jul 3, 2015 at 1:57pm PDT

 
A few more photos here.

Spectrum Culture's Best Albums of 2015

From Spectrum Culture:

Braids – Deep in the Iris (Arbutus) 
On Deep in the Iris, Braids frontwoman Raphaelle Standell-Preston confronts head-on the manner in which women, herself included, accept mistreatment at the hands of men – be it men who claim to love them or strangers who would lust after them – in blunt turns of phrases and recollections. In rejecting this acquiescence, she seeks to empower herself and others. The fusion of Standell-Preston’s malleable voice–soft at times and demonstrative at others–and lushness of the keys and percussion on this record illuminate her intolerance of her old ways and the old ways of others, making the sentiments expressed that much more haunting and inviting for repeated listens. – Ray Legendre

BRAIDS have arrived safely in Taiwan!

In Taipei !

A photo posted by Braids (@braidsmusic) on Jul 3, 2015 at 2:56am PDT

After 27 hours of being awake it is time to end the journey with DELICIOUS HOT POT in Taipei ❤️ @wwrecords pic.twitter.com/TQMncj9oUk

— Braids (@braidsmusic) July 2, 2015

Wonderful CBC interview with Raphaelle

Listen to it here.

Dummy's 20 Best Albums of 2015 So Far

.@braidsmusic's Deep In The Iris is 1 of @DummyMag's 20 Best Albums of 2015 So Far. http://t.co/crK0BNeZWk #Braids pic.twitter.com/xsGiscACOq

— BRAIDS News (@BRAIDSnews) July 2, 2015

Paste's 25 Best Albums of 2015 (So Far)

#18 on Paste's 25 Best Albums of 2015 (So Far) list.