About The Braided Janes

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The Braided Janes is a queer, fem fronted post punk, latin alt band from Chicago. The trio was founded by family members Jessica Rodriguez (vocals, keys, guitar), wife Juny Alvarez (drums, percussion), and brother-in-law Andrew Doyle (bass, electric guitar).

Bilingual and multicultural, their music transcends language and genre barriers to create a unique sound of their own. Their powerful debut album “Despierta” achieved attention from NPR, which included the track, "Fuego" as one of their Best Latin Alternative Songs of 2019.

In March 2022 the band traveled to Minca Colombia to record their 2nd studio album with Grammy award winning producer Christian Castagno. "Renacer" (Reborn) is a rhythmic and upbeat “Tropi-alt rock” album. Their single “Mi Canto” was hailed as a “bold and genre-bending statement” by The Advocate. The album was released September 22nd, 2023 on all streaming platforms and the official release show was held at the National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen, Chicago where they hosted Noche De Musas II. The Queer Fiestas Patrias multifaceted cultural event. 

In 2021 and 2022 members of the band were invited to participate in the Binational Artist Conference held in CDMX and Tijuana Mexico by the Secretary of External Affairs in collaboration with the U.S Mexican consulates. Artists were recognized for their imperative work as cultural agents of Mexico and immersed in its rich history. 

As a result the Corazón Migrante artist collective was created by 23 multidisciplinary artists residing across the U.S. including The Braided Janes. 2023 marks The Braided Janes first ever U.S Tour, Corazón Migrante with performances in over a dozen cities throughout the U.S. alongside an incredible visual display of art, featuring 40 paintings of various mediums, two paper mâché sculptures, and a fashion show with the goal of highlighting the vibrancy found within the Mexican migrant community. 

Though the Corazón Migrante tour culminated in Los Pinos CDMX in December 2023, The Braided Janes continue their mission with the Mexican Folk Art Collective which they joined in October 2023. Their first performance together was held during the MFAC's sold out Dia De Muertos events in LaCrosse WI. 

The Braided Janes are currently working on co-producing their next album with Grammy-nominated audio engineer and award-winning radio producer Jeanne Montalvo.