The Braided Janes

Meet The Band

The Braided Janes are a femme-fronted post-punk Latin alternative trio from Chicago, led by lyricist Jessica Rodriguez, drummer Juny Alvarez, and Andrew Doyle on bass and guitar.

Their bilingual sound blends 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.

Their work confronts issues such as gun violence, femicide, migration, and global injustice.

The band has toured nationally (Corazon Migrante Tour) and recently reached a new milestone with their performance at El Rule Cultural Center in CDMX's historic city center.

From recording Renacer in the mountains of Colombia to creating Chicago’s groundbreaking Noche de Musas series The Braided Janes continue to build a cross-border artistic movement rooted in community, culture, and liberation.

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“¡BASTA!" out 10.31.25

NEW single “¡BASTA!” dropped 10/31

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The band’s new single “¡BASTA!” (out 10/31/25) is an unflinching cry for justice, born from the urgency of the genocide in Gaza. Written in solidarity with Palestinians enduring relentless bombings, displacement, and loss, the song transforms rage and grief into sound — demanding an end to violence and impunity.

Though rooted in Gaza,“¡BASTA!reverberates far beyond — echoing the unspoken struggles of peoples across the world who live under siege, who rise each day despite the weight of oppression. A reminder that borders may divide us, but the cry for freedom is universal.

Produced by The Braided Janes in collaboration with Award-winning engineer Jeanne Montalvo, “¡BASTA!” follows The Braided Janes’ groundbreaking debut single “Bésame” (Nov. 24, 2024), their first-ever all women-led production. Together, these releases affirm the band’s vision of music as protest, healing, and empowerment.

“¡BASTA!” is available on Bandcamp and all streaming platforms.

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ADELANTE PBS MILWAUKEE FEAT. THE BRAIDED JANES - Corazón Migrante Story

In 2023 The Braided Janes embarked on their first tour "Corazón Migrante U.S Tour 2023" 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, all created by the CORAZÓN MIGRANTE collective of multidisciplinary artists in partnership with the SRE and participating Mexican Consulates with the goal of highlighting the vibrancy found within the Mexican migrant community.

We want to extend a special thank you to Patricia Gomez, Yvonne Sanchez and the team at "Adelante" Milwaukee PBS for featuring our story.

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"one of the city’s most dynamic Latin bands [that] represent the heart and soul of our city’s musical diversity... blending Latin-influenced rhythms with intricate bass lines and thought-provoking bilingual vocals... This family trio—deliver socially conscious music with infectious energy."