PREMIERE: Braid - Universe Or Worse
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!!!!!!!! That's my first sentence; let's not argue its grammatical legitimacy. Illinois emo patriarch Braid is back with a 12-inch of new material after more than a decade of side projects and growing cult status. If you like any group that’s claimed modern ties to the genre, this is what made them pick up a guitar. Logistically, the band has built on successful elements from the past—sticking with longtime label Polyvinyl and recording with J. Robbins—while changing it up sound-wise. “Universe Or Worse” features softer-edged vocals and a largely instrumental focus, just in case you needed confirmation that Braid’s still got it. It does, and the proof is out today on the Closer To Closed EP.
