The hotly-tipped post-punk, disco-funk phenomenon SQUID releases new single ‘The Cleaner’

The hotly-tipped post-punk, disco-funk phenomenon SQUID releases new single ‘The Cleaner’

The hotly-tipped post-punk, disco-funk phenomenon Squid is back with new single ‘The Cleaner’ and the news of an EP called ‘Town Centre’ which is coming out on 6th September via Dan Carey’s Speedy Wunderground label – the first EP from the legendary producers singles label. The physical release of the EP will be 15th November.

On ‘The Cleaner,’ Squid are at their dynamic best; making good on the angular funk of ‘The Dial’ and the disco-punk of ‘Houseplants’ that has seen them receive love from radio, press and fans everywhere they’ve been. ‘The Cleaner’ is inspired by moving to London, trying to adjust to the pace and lifestyle of the city and all the issues that throw up. As with any Squid track, ‘The Cleaner’ is bursting with ideas and clear energy and determination within the band to embrace different musical styles.

Squid about their 7 minute masterpiece, The Cleaner is a lost acquaintance, one that we’ve spent the last year trying to get to know… tirelessly working and turning up whenever needed. We work for the money to spend our time doing other things. The Cleaner imagines the divided work and play structure and thinks about breaking from it.”

Dan Carey on Squid and ‘The Cleaner’ “I love Squid so much. To record with them is such a joy – the room is a sea of ideas and enthusiasm without any clashes of ego; every suggestion is given full attention. This, combined with their musicianship results in beautifully inventive music,  underpinned by a hard steady groove and topped with lyrics that are important and surreal.

When I first saw squid I was blown away. In the middle of being blown away, they played The Cleaner. In the middle of The Cleaner, I was blown away by the middle bit of The Cleaner. So I was 3 levels down, and I thought ‘Yes…Squid”

Listen to ‘The Cleaner’ – BELOW:

Squid have built their name on the back of a run of fine singles and their incendiary live shows – including three packed sets at this year’s Glastonbury Festival – which displays an energy and conviction that is positively transcendent in its chaos and fever.

Formed in Brighton, Squid is the brainchild of Ollie Judge (Drums & Lead Vocals), Louis Borlase(Guitars & Vocals), Arthur Leadbetter (Keyboards, Strings), Laurie Nankivell (Bass & Brass) and Anton Pearson (Guitars & Vocals).

SQUID DATES

Fri 19 Jul – Bluedot, Jodrell Bank Observatory, Cheshire, UK

Sun 21 Jul – Latitude, Suffolk, UK

Fri 2 Aug – Neverworld, Kent, UK

Sat 3 Aug – The Three Wheel Drive Festival, Andover, UK

Sat 3 Aug – Visions Festival, London, UK

Fri 16 Aug – Green Man, Wales, UK

Thu 22 Aug – The Trades Club, Hebden Bridge, UK

Fri 23 Aug – Future Yards, Liverpool, UK

Sat 24 Aug – This Must Be The Place, Leeds, UK

Thu 29 Aug – Into The Great Wide Open, Netherlands

Fr 30 Aug – Knee Deep, Cornwall, UK

Sat – Sun /31 – 1Aug – Sept – End of the Road 2019, Salisbury, UK

Fri 6 Sep – Krankenhaus Festival, Cumbria, UK

Fri 13 Sep – Leffingeleuren, Leffinge, Belgium

Sat 14 Sep – Hop Pop Hop, Orléans, France

Mon 16 Sep – Muziekodroom, Hasselt. Belgium

Tue 17 Sep – Roodkapje, Rotterdam, Netherlands

Wed – Sat / 18 – 21 Sep – Reeperbahn, Hamburg, Germany

Sat 12 Oct – Tenement Trail, Glasgow, UK

Sat 19 Oct – Future Days, Birmingham, UK

Sat 19 Oct – Simple Things, Bristol, UK

Sun 20 Oct – Swn Festival, Cardiff, UK

Mon 21 Oct – The Shipping Forecast, Liverpool, UK

Tue 22 Oct – Yes, Manchester, UK

Wed 23 Oct – The Picture House, Sheffield, UK

Thu 24 Oct – Elsehwere, Margate, UK

Fri 25 Oct – London Calling, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Sun 27 Oc Tunbridge Wells Forum, Tunbridge Wells, UK

Fri 1 Nov – Pitchfork Paris, Paris, France

Wed 6 Nov – Village Underground, London, UK with Warmduscher

Fri – Sat / 8 – 9 Nov – Primavera 20th Anniversary Weekender, Benidorm, Spain

Sun 10 Nov – Sonic City, Kortrijk, Belgium

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