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Latest Releases:
“A vivid cartography of the modern underground, mapping the diverse sonic territories claimed by Steadfast Records.” - including Chris Broach’s “Shoulder Your Own” - available at Steadfast Records
Chris Broach “I Bleed” Pixies cover as a part of the Debased: A Pixies Tribute put out by Sweet Cheetah Records. Purchase the entire album at Bandcamp. All proceeds go to help the Border Angels Charity. Released May 30, 2025.
Chris Broach “Big Bright Lights” b/w “Rock Has a Shelf Life” digital single
Released on Heading East Records, Listen at Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you stream digitally. Out October 17, 2024.
Stream Link: Chris Broach Playlist
Stream Link: Best of Chris Broach (all bands)
Features/Info/Press
May 2026: “Reality Sufferer” EP - “hewing closely to the DC-inspired “Revolution Summer” emo style, sounding like a lost Fugazi track… a gritty post-hardcore vibe… Solid, excellent material here.” - Paul Silver, JerseyBeat, The Sliver Lining.
August 30, 2024: Nice little mention in Chicago Reader’s “Chicago Record Report: August 2024” of the Chris Broach / Palm Ghosts split single.
August 26, 2024: The New Scene Podcast, Episode 242 Listen: Spotify, Apple, iHeart Radio, or anywhere you listen to podcasts “Keith sits down with Chris Broach to discuss Chris's history with music, early influences, discovering punk via Minor Threat and skateboarding and the burgeoning emo scene in Chicago in the early to mid 90's. We also discuss how Chris joined Braid during the band's early days, their creative process, their landmark 1998 LP "Frame and Canvas" and the band's initial breakup shortly after its release, the reunions, Chris's solo music his new single "Shoulder Your Own" and more.”
8/7/2024: Split Stream | Chris Broach, “Shoulder Your Own.” and Palm Ghosts, “Fellow Immortalists” - “In recent years, Broach has released music with more electro-tinged bands like SNST and The Firebird Band, but with these singles, we see his sights moving back to guitar. In truth, these songs highlight what made Chris Broach’s contributions to Braid so complementary and crucial”
5/13/2024: GhettoBlaster Magazine: “Chris Broach Releases Split With The 1984 Draft”
May 11, 2024. The Silver Lining, by Paul Silver - Review: “Blood Thicker Than Honey,”… indie pop with a grunge guitar tone, with distorted guitar and bass that, nevertheless, sparkle and shine. Vocals are shouted and sung with equal measures of joy and alarm. It’s a compelling song that leaves me wanting more.”
5/9/2024: The Alternative: Song Premiere “Blood Thicker Than Honey” at The Alternative - “tuneful, instantly hummable song from him, but it’s got more bite than his work in The Firebird Band or SNST”
Apr 7, 2023: People Magazine: “Braid Reminisce on 25 Years of 'Frame & Canvas' as Album Released as Anniversary Reissue (Exclusive)” - “Twenty-five years ago, Champaign, Illinois rockers Braid would record their third studio album Frame & Canvas and would help to mold the signature Midwest emo sound spreading across the country.”
3/19/2024: Brooklyn Vegan “Rock Has a Shelf Life” preview / review - “…more of a post-punk edge… It’s a ripper”
Feb 23, 2023": Pitchfork - Braid Announce Frame & Canvas 25th Anniversary Reissue and U.S. Tour - llinois emo favorites Braid have announced a 25th anniversary reissue of their acclaimed 1998 album, Frame & Canvas. Remixed and remastered from producer J. Robbins’ original tapes, it’s out April 7 via Polyvinyl.
Feb 23, 2023: Braid - “Killing a Camera” new music video - Braid released a new music video with previously unseen footage from 1999’s ‘final’ shows. Filmed by BiFocal Media.
Feb 23, 2023: SPIN - Braid Celebrates 25 Years Of Frame & Canvas With New Reissue - “If ’90s Midwestern emo is the gift that keeps on giving, Braid‘s Frame & Canvas is one of the most beloved presents under the proverbial Christmas tree… a completely new mix and remaster from the source tapes by its original producer, along with previously unseen photos and expanded liner notes.”
Apr 17, 2022: “The Book of Very Bad Things” - Chapter 22: Chris Broach podcast - a candid interview with Chris Broach - highlighting his battle with cancer among other things.
Past Tours / Shows List
July 19, 2026 - Braid in Glasgow, Scotland @ The Garage w/ Hey Mercedes & Chris Broach & The Foundation
July 18, 2026 - Braid in Leeds, England @ Project House for Quiet Steps Fest ‘26 w/ Faraquet, Hey Mercedes, Pennines, Crash of Rhinos & more.
July 17, 2026 - Braid in London, Englad @ The Dome w/ Hey Mercedes & Chris Broach & The Foundation
June 20, 2026 - Braid in Milwaukee, WI. @ Summerfest! 8:30 pm @ Oasis Stage w/ Juliana Theory and The Academy Is
November 15, 2025: Chris Broach & Low Boys @ 1810 Ojeman - Houston, TX. - for So Tex Emo Fest II. w/ Savlinorin-A, Certain Seasons, Threeway, Drunk Uncle, Elmwood, Second Place, Safely Home, Left of West, Compiilations, Nofacenobodynolove, Llewelyn, Ink Dyed Hands, and My Callisto
November 14, 2025: Chris Broach & the Low Boys @ Empire Control Room - Austin, TX. w/ Dear Maryanne, Oolong, Summerbruise, and MooseCreek Park.
November 13, 2025: Chris Broach & the Low Boys @ at Rubber Gloves - Denton, TX.
August 23, 2025: Braid @ Humboldt Park - Milwaukee for WMSE’s Backyard BBQ Festival w/ Collections of Colonies of Bees, Voodoo Honey Brass Band, and more.
March 30, 2024 Braid @ ACB Hall Shinjuku - Tokyo, Japan
March 29, 2024 Braid @ Nine Spices Shinjuku - Tokyo, Japan
March 27, 2024 Braid @ Flowers Loft Shimokitazawa - Tokyo, Japan
March 26, 2024 Braid @ Jam Nishieifuku - Tokyo, Japan
September 22, 2023: Braid @ Furnace Fest - Birmingham, AL. Monster Energy Stage w/ Piebald, 90 Pound Wuss, No Trigger - along with MXPX, Anberlin, Hatebreed, Hopes Fall, and more
September 16, 2023: Braid @ Metro - Chicago, IL. Riot Fest Late Night with Thursday
September 15, 2023: Braid @ Riot Fest - Douglass Park, Chicago, IL.
Show Fliers
Braid in Tokyo, Japan - 2024
Saturday, September 16 Riot Fest Late Night presents @ Metro.. Thursday & Braid
Braid Plays Riot Fest in Chicago September 15th, at The Rebel Stage
2023 Furnace Fest - Birmingham, AL.