Chicago · Bilingual · Post-Punk · Tropi-Alt
"One of the best Latin alternative bands in Chicago."
- The Advocate
As Seen In
"Blending Latin-influenced rhythms with intricate bass lines and thought-provoking bilingual vocals… This family trio delivers socially conscious music with infectious energy."
International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago
About the Band
Latin rhythms, punk energy, and justice-driven storytelling that defy borders.
The Braided Janes, a femme-fronted post-punk Latin alternative trio from Chicago, features lyricist Jessica Rodriguez, drummer Juny Alvarez, and Andrew Doyle on bass and guitar. Known for their unique sound, the Janes from Chicago blend raw post-punk energy with Latin rhythms and justice-driven storytelling, earning international recognition from Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Relations (SRE) as well as NPR and PBS.
Often drawing from their own lived experiences, their music tackles pressing issues such as gun violence, femicide, migration, and global injustice. In 2023, the band toured nationally with the cultural tour Corazon Migrante. Their current Summer Tour 2026 includes stops in IA, PA, and WI, with more locations to be announced. From recording Renacer in the mountains of Colombia to creating Chicago’s groundbreaking Musas series, the Braided Janes continue to foster a cross-border artistic movement rooted in community, culture, and liberation.
"Known for its bilingual music rooted in community and social justice, this post-punk three-piece rock band from Chicago consists of wives Jessica Rodríguez and Juny Álvarez and Andrew Doyle. The outspoken and multidimensional band fuses Latin rock and punk rock with tropical vibes."
Chicago Sun-Times · WBEZ Chicago
Live Highlights
From sold-out Chicago shows as direct support for internationally acclaimed touring artists like Aterciopleados, Vetusta Morla and Jenny & The Mexicats, to some of the city’s most recognized festival stages, The Braided Janes have built a powerful live presence rooted in bilingual music, culture and community.
Festivals
Destinos · LatiNxt · Levitt Vibe · Sor Juana Fest · Musas Fest · Pilsen Fest · Villapalooza · Taste of Chicago · Millennium Park at Home · Greensburg Pride · Levitt Amp
Music
From ¡DESPIERTA! to Renacer — albums, singles, and collaborations that document a decade of boundary-breaking sound.
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Live
From Burlington Bar to Navy Pier, Millennium Park to international festival stages — every performance is a ceremony.
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Impact
The Corazón Migrante Tour, La Décima Musa, and MUSAS — cultural advocacy that extends far beyond the stage.
Learn About Our Work
Featured Story
Corazón Migrante: Music as a Bridge
In 2023, The Braided Janes embarked on their first U.S. tour — 40 paintings, two paper-mâché sculptures, a fashion show, and performances in over a dozen cities — all celebrating the vibrancy of the Mexican migrant community. Later featured on PBS Adelante, Season 25.
Latest Release
Renacer
2023 · Produced with Christian Castagno · Recorded in Minca, Colombia
MUSAS
Amplifying the Next Generation of Latina Artists
MUSAS is The Braided Janes' groundbreaking Chicago music series — a multidisciplinary platform connecting emerging queer and Latine musicians, poets, and visual artists with the community, resources, and visibility they deserve. From Noche de Musas II: Fiestas Patrias to La Décima Musa at the National Museum of Mexican Art, MUSAS is building a cross-border artistic movement.
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES