Ribbon Skirt is a Canadian indie rock duo from Montreal, Quebec, consisting of vocalist and guitarist Tashiina Buswa (Anishinaabe) and multi-instrumentalist Billy Riley.Grace Robins-Somerville, "Bite Down". Pitchfork, April 21, 2025. They are most noted for their album Bite Down, which was shortlisted for the 2025 Polaris Music Prize.
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.Allie Gregory, "Ribbon Skirt Detail New Album 'Bite Down'". Exclaim!, January 28, 2025. Bite Down, their full-length debut, was released in April 2025 on Mint Records to critical acclaim.Megan Lapierre, "Ribbon Skirt's 'Bite Down' Is Irresistible Indigenous Futurism". Exclaim!, April 11, 2025. 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)
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