The present invention relates to a lead (300) for brain applications, comprising at least one distal section and at least one electrode (132), whereby the at least one electrode (132) is arranged in the distal section and whereby the at least one electrode (132) is connected directly and/or indirectly with at least one first connecting trace (135) and at least one second connecting trace (137). Furthermore, the present invention relates to a deep brain stimulation (DBS) system (100).