Squid finds inspiration in every little corner

Describing Brighton collective Squid as a guitar band would be a little short-sighted. Their dynamic post-punk songs oftentimes feature synths, trumpets and lots of percussion instruments. Unsurprisingly, Squid’s songs are filled with startling twists and turns that have earned them the reputation of Britain’s answer to LCD Soundsystem.
After their show at Into The Great Wide Open Festival, Squid explained how they managed to develop their sound when drummer Ollie Judge took on vocal duties. The five piece also mentioned their fascination for Manchester band DUDS and the record store in which Ollie used to work, where he found the inspiration for tracks like ‘The Cleaner’ and ‘Match Bet’.
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[@RavenMaven]

I'm obsessed with the music lately. Every single day I keep getting their songs stuck in my head. And so I have to listen to get it out of my head.

[@krwrie]

I love the fact that Ollie (the drummer) was wearing a DEVO shirt on the first few live parts where they played The Cleaner

[@presfebrand8742]

Such an amazing band. So underated. Cant wait to get my squid tattoo 👊❤

[@nintendoor1]

Except unlike LCD, I actually love Squid’s music. Perhaps one day, people will let go of the need to compare artists and put them in boxes. Squid sounds nothing like post-punk to me. They’re a singular band, and I’m happy that we still have those

[@signifidelica2819]

congas

[@docolemnsx]

Crazy good band! Been hearing them on BAGel Radio on Somafm quite a lot recently, great sound for my brain, been listening more here on yt, and hope to hear even more stuff, the newer they get, the better!

[@jokermusicprodaction8695]

Wow beautiful song ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ 💖 💕 💕 💕 💕 💕 💕 💕

[@themennissvids]

It is true though: You can't put a guiro on a rack. Can't rack a sub-phatty very easily either.

[@xsandwich]

poor little posh boys

[@electroforp]

what a silly little comment