Braids - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

KEXP.ORG presents Braids performing live in the KEXP studio. Recorded October 23, 2013.
Songlist:
Hossak
13
Victoria
In Kind
Host: Cheryl Waters
Audio Engineer: John Haynes
Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Scott Holpainen & Christopher Meister
Editor: Scott Holpainen
kexp.org
braidsmusic.com

[@Scotty_Russell_Music]

I must have listened to this session at least a hundred times.

[@promulow]

Hundred and two

[@Lauren-pm2sp]

Same. AT LEAST

[@TheProffesor10]

I must have seen a girl who looked like myself

[@brucemunro7499]

You’re a loser

[@Leafy-trees]

Same :)

[@agrislygrizzlybear]

Immediately fell in love with this band within the first 30 seconds...Wow.

[@satellite_anomaly]

13 is what became Sweet World on the Companion EP. I'd never noticed that it was played here. Still remains one of my favorites. Perfectly crafted and executed.

[@jonahmcgarva]

It’s my favorite song of theirs. :-)

[@babyjesus485]

Still my favorite KEXP performance, gives me chills every time.

[@carma6327]

I Love In Kind, wow this song is fantastic ❤❤❤❤❤

[@nick2654]

I like a performance that gives me the chills and makes me stop whatever I'm doing to absorb it.

[@MrSpaceplatypus]

The drummer should receive a medal

[@Aaron-gs8jp]

he used to be the drummer for Foals, he's pretty awesome

[@danuplives5186]

***** Euh... no

[@Aaaronicus]

Dan UpLives yeah, i'm not sure where i got that from. but i looked into it, and yeah, very wrong

[@nick2654]

They should all get medals

[@TheHeroineaddict]

Ikr, fucking amazing dynamics! XD

[@Pjanoo1]

Her voice is so pure and beautiful on the second song

[@Izzy-ve3xz]

One of my favorite KEXP vids easily

[@sonydelight1k]

Hyped to see Braids on KEXP. I was able to catch them live a few months ago, they were awesome and even stuck around to chill after their show

[@ВладимирБаландин-й5м]

Good channel KEXP radio. I like all the musicians who perform there.

[@iratitimets3751]

me 2

[@NetMillionaire]

My favourite band love their music ❤ incredible xx

[@carltonbaker7387]

So ready to check Braids out live.

[@chrisanjos]

The last song, In Kind, was incredible!

[@sebastianaravena6688]

SSs Slslspzpzspsp××))×))1.

[@petere3165]

The drums on in kind always blow me away. So creative!

[@hannahm3154]

this is the sort of music that seeps under your skin and gets into your soul

[@bingskiddd]

and then drops out of your asshole cause it's shit!

[@33ordie]

@@bingskiddd omfg rofl 🤣

[@2ndmachinemusic]

Hands down, one of the best bands.They are organic. Her vocal range is ridiculous.

[@hightechsystem_]

I really appreciate this keep spokes person. So kind. Thank you.

[@tatusko]

13 is so amazing here. They are more mesmerizing live.

[@keratinkaraoke2135]

do u know if this is a track they've in fact released ?

[@star0shadows]

@@keratinkaraoke2135 late response but yes! They released it as "Sweet World" on Companion (2016).

[@LittleBungorf]

@@star0shadows thank you! I've been searching for this on and off for years!!!

[@helciosantospinto1873]

Awesome live. And, what a voice!

[@munchmonsta]

Stunning sound! absolutely love this!

[@66loom]

Beautiful music!

[@TomasMaryska]

Wow her voice, i have a goosebumps.

[@WinnieTheJew]

thank you from the bottom of my heart

[@castelvapours9451]

I heard the album that these song are from and I found it overproduced (too much techno wizardy). I do find this performance and level of techno wizardry absolutely fantastic. What they do here still blows me away after hearing it over five times. Good job Braids! Really moving and beautiful! I have listened to alot of music in my life and this is clearly top notch stuff. If i had it my way you would keep the techno stuff to about this level but you clearly know what your doing so keep it up!

[@francisbroka9471]

Marvellous band!!!

[@vincentdufour2454]

Musique super innovante. Une voie et une interprétation formidable. J'adore BRAIDS. MERCI

[@myinnocentdevil]

wow.... this is one amazing performance

[@BjorksMusic]

Braids are a three-piece experimental pop band from Montreal. To record their third album, Deep In The Iris, Braids decamped to a series of retreats in the mountains of Arizona, Vermont, and upstate New York. Surrounded by nature in all its warm vitality, the longtime bandmates strove to shed the fabric of their day to day relationships, being bare and vulnerable before one another. What resulted is Deep In The Iris, their strongest record to date - powerful, yet fragile; immaculately sculpted, but deeply human. Driven by roomy acoustic instrumentation and tasteful electronics, Deep In The Iris is easily Braids’ sunniest and most immediate record. While the icy, airless production of their second album Flourish // Perish suited the songs’ inward gaze, the widescreen warmth and full-bodied punch of Deep In The Iris are the perfect complement to its unflinching lyricism. Raphaelle Standell has always had a formidable voice but rarely has it sounded as vital, focused, and powerful as it does here. True to the process that birthed it, the record explores a number of heavy subjects. Standell’s emotional vulnerability becomes a triumphant weapon in its own right: scything through wrongdoing and shame with equal aplomb, and clearing the way for the many others who will find resonance in the bravery of these lyrics. Written from a place of inspiring strength and unblinking lucidity, the lyricism of this record is a cathartic gift. Longtime friends, Braids was formed in 2007 in Calgary, AB. After relocating to Montreal, the band released their critically acclaimed debut Native Speaker in 2011, and its 2013 follow-up Flourish // Perish. Consisting of Raphaelle Standell, Austin Tufts, and Taylor Smith, Braids are a collaborative whole, emphasizing a collective creative experience. text: arbutusrecords #braids

[@keandrafitzgerald8342]

I found them ;-) they are cool! I am always finding good bands with you ;)

[@BjorksMusic]

Keandra Fitzgerald I'm happy I can be of help musically for you and glad you like them: )

[@scrotiemcdicknass8341]

Please.... The pretentious is killing me.

[@arielthemermaid3576]

BjorksMusic What happened to the other girl who used to be in their band?

[@BjorksMusic]

exclaim.ca/music/article/braids_open_up_about_katie_lees_departure_making_of_flourishperish

[@FlyBoyBigBlue]

"Great, I'll just keep riding on the demon." Gave me a hearty lol.

[@SaintMartins]

BRAIDS are my favorite new band. Purity Ring brought me here. They're so talented and cute.

[@kevindyck1175]

Beautiful. Can't wait for you guys in Winnipeg

[@LillyAlara]

Discovering new bands in 2020 is super bittersweet, especially when they've slipped your notice for years like Braids did for me. On the bright side, got nothin' but time to go through KEXP's back catalog of appearances.

[@TheProffesor10]

braids has been doing incredible work hosting international live concert marathons during quarantine! 6 timezones 6 concerts one day, they've done that two or three times so far! go check out their youtube page and show them some love! :D

[@LillyAlara]

@@TheProffesor10 Awesome, will do!

[@pinky1494]

They're all wearing the colors that I associate with their music (and Blue Hawaii): slate blue and grey, like the ocean on a rainy day.

[@KLiNorge]

Incredible. Exceptional. Magic. Words to describe this performance!! Holy that was amazingly beautiful and impressive. One thing though for jokes, is that at 10:54 the singer respectfully reminds me of SNL's Jacob's bar mitzvah boy.

[@lactosdog]

breathtaking!

[@TheHeroineaddict]

Fuck me, "13" is nothing short of mind blowing!

[@Beardedgentlemenmusic]

Really great performance!

[@alightbeacon]

Great set Braids!

[@PumpkinHeadLemure]

Ohhh Braids... Damn they are good.

[@AdnanAlsannaa]

Beautiful beautiful session

[@JustinXDuff]

In Kind is soooo good

[@evelynleon8891]

Woow! Such a nice music discovery!

[@sugudependente8473]

We love them! Amazingaaaaaaaaaaaa

[@durumclapclap]

Sooo interesting! I'ts not catchy at first but it has something that moves me to keep listening :)

[@durumclapclap]

I'm in love with them after a week ^^

[@Cignas6]

durumclapclap into them after only a day....awesome music referred to me by BATHS. Check him out if you like these guys....sick music!

[@durumclapclap]

KnifeFan I got to known Baths at the same time as Braids. He's incredible, Obsidian is an awesome album. Btw, I'm now discovering The Knife with Shaking the Habitual: there is a whole awesome electronic world of music that I didn't know :3

[@Cignas6]

cool. i will have to check them out. I also agree this genre is flourishing right now. great music

[@durumclapclap]

KnifeFan I thought your name had something to do with "The Knife" but I was wrong hahah

[@playaplastica]

This is so good.

[@AndreBoecklin]

Amazing!

[@ElisaBenaggoune]

IM SO GLAD MY FRIEND MADE ME DISCOVER THESE BEAUTIES

[@floralsla3406]

They're so goddamn original.

[@Cangsque]

LOVE this!

[@akamarvin]

Even if they seemed a bit nervous, very nice set. Pretty neat versions of In Kind and 13.

[@jaKthemighty]

I'm sure they were nervous but I've always connected nervousness or at least tension with their music. So I think they thrive on nervousness in a weird way :)

[@nick2654]

I like that their reactions were authentic, they were definitely into it. There are few things that turn me off quite like people trying to act cool while performing.

[@licedmilk]

This is soooooooo good

[@jemanddummes]

So many people would like to hear you here in germany, hamburg...I m still hoping for you to play a concert in this area someday....

[@otislucky5036]

I am grateful this exists

[@superfreak600]

Braids c'est vraiment trop bon et cette prestation est tout simplement sublime.

[@KDMQMusic]

I love it finally hossak

[@DenEz_TV]

Pretty unique music!

[@nico_rico3185]

SO GOOD

[@ZiurkeBaidykle]

13 is absolutely surreal! Yet wonderful and something you cannot just get enough! Love it love it love it!!!

[@jimvanmeer]

This almost spoils all other music for me. Such an unmatched, transcendent soundscape.

[@leonardoferronbaggio7735]

lovely

[@arielnaif]

Brilliant!

[@erik_gerhard]

Soooooo good!!!

[@majesticuncasual186]

don't know where I have been to not already know and love this.. Surprised on how clean this is. All the love.

[@stickii2131]

Anyone from the Uk, they are performing in Brighton and London April 30th and May 1st.

[@coreyfulify]

4 years on and this still inspires me.

[@jonahmcgarva]

i play this at least once a month!

[@TheRealJamesG]

Good stuff!

[@aleinadvgs]

Well, this is pretty awesome.

[@atomicpigeon25]

interesting instrumentation, cool band. canada is coming up with some really progressive sounds

[@suncity22001]

7 years ago ... total insanity

[@clancykobane9102]

kick out the jams!! YEAH!

[@KennetheticallyKow]

Astounding..honey-gold, iridescent, ethereal vibrations: 4 da soul :-)

[@promulow]

Raphaëlle's voice is amazing

[@MJ-vd8bj]

I wished they played Amends, by far the best song on the album imo.

[@Frmlygraspit]

Ahh, sounded a lot like Animal Collective when the drummer started to sing. Beautiful songs!

[@caculuppi3921]

Alta banda!!

[@frankirk1]

amazing drumming, jazz formation ?

[@Scotty_Russell_Music]

They sound like the kids of Radiohead and Bjork Superb

[@nick2654]

YES!

[@danieladolfosandovalpaloma6438]

i love raph!!

[@gstages]

yes

[@arthurpodpora6096]

"Ya I'll just keep riding on the demon." - Jonah Hill

[@KuroTheBlackCat]

#omfg! fuck me lord! its perfection from the first impression !

[@420WILD]

Shades of Bjork/Bachelorette....in a good way!

[@MrGelFreak]

Great set, just a shame they didn't play their song 'together'

[@brockbierly]

anyone know if theyve ever played together live? cant find it anywhere

[@emilywong4601]

These bands get tv commercials and sound track gigs.

[@user-hy7cq9vi4h]

c'est la vie

[@kyleserafin9616]

Good performance and whatever, but can we talk about how every member of Braids, past and present, is attractive? It's like Dirty Projectors up in here.

[@asantesamuel13]

Kyle Serafin Lol, my cousin is in Dirty Projectors, I’m sure he’d appreciate that 😄

[@cesarvarram9908]

you gotta be kidding me, this stuff is amazing!

[@PLEROMAZERO]

Múm+Grimes

[@deepstaria0868]

Favorite comment!

[@Kovaloo76]

Great stuff, reminds me feeling i get after first time listen Treasure album by Cocteau Twins, Are you guys coming to Scotland? and one more where i can buy song titled:13 ?:P my favourite...Keep on

[@SheylaFernandes]

So much love and respect for this guys...

[@jackestado]

muito bom

[@ellec5223]

Hello KEXP, thank you for this encore of Braids. They were an opening band when I saw them with 2 other Canidianne acts. This interview for the EP was unexpected. What is demonic gurgle? Unless they mean Pacific NW. Elle for Postal

[@Esteben138]

Is it always gonna be this way braids ?!

[@arthurramone011]

cool...

[@ludovikosanti4484]

First time hearing this! Great band!! btw the drummer looks like Edward Norton!!

[@Mellow_Mike_Sup]

Wish there was a live version of Peach Wedding...

[@joed8612]

There are two on KZbin that I know of

[@arianabenson2174]

Are they on acid?

[@DRK0114]

...?

[@dvgeiger]

do you even know what acid is?

[@arianabenson2174]

do you?

[@dumpsterklutz]

ariana benson the drummer looks pretty tripped out at times but honestly I will give them all the benefit of the doubt and say they wouldn't do something so risky on the radio... Risky in the sense that they would probably be playing a lot worse if they were on acid..

[@Padenjs]

well both of their albums make a number of references to acid. so i'm assuming they are no stranger to the drug. but i highly doubt they are currently on acid in this video (if that what you were asking), its not a drug that is conducive to being productive, and can make interacting with sober people super awkward, so i doubt they'd take it before going into a studio for a recorded performance.

[@bruceaisher]

Can't wait to see them later this month. Will '13' ever be released?

[@iguy4567]

+bruceaisher On their 'Companion' EP as 'Sweet World'

[@sullivan2339]

Noise for Multiple Root Canals - anybody seen bridge-

[@garthwilch]

What a fantastic band. Does anyone know what she's running her vocals through?

[@iateyourass]

diazepam

[@matthewnotch8331]

Gareth Walsh it’s only speculation but it sounds like they run the glockenspiel controller and synths and drum machine and vocals all through Ableton, so they can loop and produce on the fly. I say this because a couple of the synths here and several more from this album sound close to stock synths bundled with Ableton. It’s cool to watch them make it happen live