TMZ — Rachel Dolezal has a new calling … styling black hair, because according to her it comes naturally.  The disgraced NAACP Spokane chapter prez – who infamously lied about being black for years -- says she's been booking 3 hair… more info

Nialler9 — Mercury Rev, SOAK, Lucy Rose, Arca, Braids, JME + Aurora are among the names added to Iceland Airwaves in Reykjavík in November. The line-up already includes Björk, John Grant, Beach House, Father John Misty, Battles, and loads more. 46 bands were ... more info

Nialler9 — One of the strongest lyrical songs released this year, Braids’ ‘Miniskirt’ from their recent Album Of The Week is a direct and uncompromising song about the male gaze. “You feel you’ve the right o touch me because I asked for it,” Standel... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Amanda Hatfield Purity Ring @ Terminal 5 6/3/2015 It certainly has been interesting to watch Purity Ring's transformation from their early days as a somewhat mysterious act with a fantastical/whimsical stage show to the band that played Ter... more info

Stereogum — When I wrote about “Miniskirt,” the first single off of Braids’ Into The Iris, I claimed that it was a feminist anthem, an aggressive bone-chilling takedown of misogyny told through a personal story. Raphaelle Standell’s lyrics lack subtlety,... more info

Nialler9 — Here are the top 10 tracks of the last week: Julio Bashmore – ‘Holding On’ feat. Sam Dew Torres – ‘Cowboy Guilt’ Braids – ‘Taste’ Towkio – ‘Reflection’ (prod. Kaytranada) Shit Robot feat. Reggie Watts – ‘Where It’s At�... more info

Nialler9 — The music of Montreal via Calgary band Braids has often been characterised by skittering digital production, synthesizer sprawls and pastoral folktronic sounds. It was often pretty but difficult to feel any great affinity to – the kind of thing yo... more info

Stereogum — When Braids announced their third full-length with the release of “Miniskirt,” it became clear that Deep In The Iris was slated to make a statement. The single is all at once a takedown of deeply ingrained patriarchal societal structures, of dome... more info

VH1 Blog — Yoooo, Who Does Kim's Braids? more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Hundred Waters are wrapping up their tour with Mitski playing shows in their former Florida home this weekend (the band recently relocated to LA) and finishing in Austin for a couple appearances at SXSW, playing the Pitchfork party at... more info