Deep In the Iris
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Braids’ third album Deep in the Iris deals in the intangible memories that remain when a relationship ends. Vivid sensory images dance above the quicksilver music, illustrating that sometimes the clearest thing you can remember from a long-forgotten moment is the way the sun felt on your skin.
The Canadian trio take a step in a sunnier direction with their alluring and electro-heavy third record.
Raphaelle Standell-Preston is prolific. In 2013, the Canadian artist was a part of two significant releases: Blue Hawaii’s…
A satisfying listen that features some of the best material Braids have put to record so far.
There's always been a therapeutic quality to Braids' soul-searching dream pop, from the vulnerable sensuality of Native Speaker to Flourish//Perish's frosty meditations on grief and loss.
Humans are great at building up walls, but we don't necessarily prize the strength it takes to tear them down. After the 2012 dust-up that r...
BRAIDS have always felt like the right band at the wrong time. Their first two records—Flourish // Perish and Native Speaker—are remarkable melanges of twitching experimental pop led by Raphaelle Standell-Preston's spell-casting intonations.
Review of the new album 'Deep In The Iris' by Braids, out April 28th on Arbutus Records. The lead single is "Miniskirt." Braids play May 13th in Montreal.
Braids - Deep In The Iris review: Greater accessibility has far from inhibited this strikingly immersive LP.