I’ve attended BCIT for over a year and have tuned in to our radio station (Evolution 107.9) many times since I first enrolled in the program! It’s been fantastic hearing classmates on the radio and songs from the various bands who get played on the station.
Near the end of last year, I even got to be on the radio, providing an hourly sports update – which was lots of fun! I have always been interested in the different kinds of bands played on our station and the ones that could make our station. I want to look at one band in particular! Join me as I learn more about Braids.
Braids is a Canadian band, and I love it! The band was formed in 2007 in Calgary, Alberta, and is known for its unique and experimental sound. The band’s lineup has evolved over the years, but the core members have included Raphaelle Standell-Preston, Austin Tufts, and Taylor Smith.
Braids is fearless in experimenting with its music and genre-blurring qualities. The band will often incorporate indie rock, electronic, and dream pop elements. Their unique sound and intricate songwriting have done a great job of helping them gain recognition.
Braids received lots of attention for their debut album, “Native Speaker,” which was released in 2011. Tracks like “Lemonade” and “Plath Heart” received critical acclaim and helped establish the band’s presence in the indie music scene.
Some of their other notable albums include Flourish // Perish (2013), Deep in the Iris (2015), and Shadow Offering (2020). All of their albums seem to push boundaries and set new standards in the music industry. Electronic elements, intricate production, innovative and atmospheric sound, and emotionally charged themes, with a focus on vulnerability and intimacy, help the band stick out.
Braids continues to make a name for itself in the music industry. Our radio station at BCIT loves their Peach Wedding song, and you can hear it next time you tune into our radio station!
The more I learn about this band and the individuals who have made it what it is, the more interested I become. I love digging deep into the things that are around me, and music played on BCIT is something that surrounds me! Supporting Canadians is also never a bad idea!
I’ll leave you with one of my favourite lyrics from their song Peach Wedding, And oh, I’ll treat you better this time. I will love you more than anyone has before.
