Ribbon Skirt

Ribbon Skirt
OriginMontreal, Quebec, Canada
Years active2021–present
LabelMint Records

Ribbon Skirt is a Canadian indie rock duo from Montreal, Quebec, consisting of vocalist and guitarist Tashiina Buswa (Anishinaabe)[1] and multi-instrumentalist Billy Riley.[2] They are most noted for their album Bite Down, which was shortlisted for the 2025 Polaris Music Prize.[3]

Initially known as Love Language, the duo released two EPs under that name before adopting the name Ribbon Skirt in reference to Buswa's Anishinaabe heritage.[4] Bite Down, their full-length debut, was released in April 2025 on Mint Records to critical acclaim.[5] Their follow-up EP, PENSACOLA, is set for release on October 3, 2025, also via Mint Records, and is described by the band as an epilogue to Bite Down.

Discography

as Love Language

  • Trying to Reach You (2021)
  • Indian Cowboy (2023)

as Ribbon Skirt

  • Bite Down (2025)
  • PENSACOLA (2025)

References

  1. ^ "Ribbon Skirt found inspiration in renewing her antiquated 'Indian' status card".
  2. ^ Grace Robins-Somerville, "Bite Down". Pitchfork, April 21, 2025.
  3. ^ Gregory, Allie (July 10, 2025). "Polaris Music Prize Reveals 2025 Short List". Exclaim!. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
  4. ^ Allie Gregory, "Ribbon Skirt Detail New Album 'Bite Down'". Exclaim!, January 28, 2025.
  5. ^ Megan Lapierre, "Ribbon Skirt's 'Bite Down' Is Irresistible Indigenous Futurism". Exclaim!, April 11, 2025.