EP, and gave the entire EP to people who pre-ordered on the Polyvinyl web store. The new EP titled Closer to Closed, their first release in 11 years, was released on August 16, 2011, to mixed reviews. December 22, 2011 was Braid's 600th show. The event, held at Turner Hall Ballroom in Milwaukee, was a Toys for Tots benefit show. Event-goers who brought a new, unwrapped toy would receive a commemorative poster. Braid shared the night with Smoking Popes and in addition to announcing further touring, a new release was announced. Frontman Bob Nanna hinted about a possible "double" or "triple" album. On April 6, 2012, the band announced that they were going to play at the Gainesville, Florida acclaimed festival, The Fest. On August 10, 2012, Braid played at Union Transfer in Philadelphia, PA with polyvinyl label mate Owen. On November 3, 2012, Braid played two shows as a part of the 2012 Fun Fun Fun Fest in Austin, Texas. On September 18, 2013, Braid announced that they had signed with Topshelf Records as well as the release of a new studio album in 2014. It was revealed on March 24, 2014 that the album was mastered and completed. The album, No Coast, was released on July 8, 2014 (their first LP in 16 years) to positive reviews. Though they did not formally disband again, the band went inactive until February 2023 when they announced a 25th-anniversary remix of Frame & Canvas and an accompanying U.S. tour with the album being played in full, mostly taking place in September. Awards SESAC award Alternative Press top 10 Emo album all-time for Frame & Canvas. Members Current Bob Nanna – vocals, guitar (1993–1999, 2004, 2011–present) Todd Bell – bass guitar (1993–1999, 2004, 2011–present) Chris Broach – vocals, guitar (1994–1999, 2004, 2011–present) Damon Atkinson – drums (1997–1999, 2004, 2011–present) Former Roy Ewing – drums (1993–1997) Pete Havranek – guitar (1993–1994) Jay Ryan – bass guitar (1993) Kate Reuss – vocals (1993–1994) Timeline Discography Studio albumsFrankie Welfare Boy Age 5 (1995)The Age of Octeen (1996)Frame & Canvas (1998)No Coast'' (2014) References External links Official website Braid artist page at Polyvinyl Braid Interview – History, Reunion, Re-Issues and Braid Interview – New EP with Chris Broach – both by Kevin Corazza Bob Nanna's Website Chris Broach's Website Emo musical groups from Illinois American post-hardcore musical groups Indie rock musical groups from Illinois Math rock