Ribbon Skirt

Ribbon Skirt is a Canadian indie rock duo from Montreal, Quebec, consisting of vocalist and guitarist Tashiina Buswa (Anishinaabe) and multi-instrumentalist Billy Riley. 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. Bite Down, their full-length debut, was released in April 2025 on Mint Records to critical acclaim. 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. Trying to Reach You (2021) Indian Cowboy (2023) Bite Down (2025) PENSACOLA (2025) "Ribbon Skirt found inspiration in renewing her antiquated 'Indian' status card". Grace Robins-Somerville, "Bite Down". Pitchfork, April 21, 2025. Gregory, Allie (July 10, 2025). "Polaris Music Prize Reveals 2025 Short List". Exclaim!. Retrieved July 10, 2025. Allie Gregory, "Ribbon Skirt Detail New Album 'Bite Down'". Exclaim!, January 28, 2025. Megan Lapierre, "Ribbon Skirt's 'Bite Down' Is Irresistible Indigenous Futurism". Exclaim!, April 11, 2025. v t e