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Squid share new song inspired by dystopian novels. 'The Hearth And Circle Round Fire'

The song underwent a unique development process, beginning as a punk composition before being transformed into a 15-minute jam session.

24 Apr 2025 • 1:07 pm

Squid and For Those I Love have signed up for End of the Road 2025

Squid and For Those I Love have signed up for End of the Road 2025

Squid and For Those I Love join Caribou, Father John Misty, and other acts at End of the Road Festival 2025.

2 Apr 2025 • 8:55 am

Squid announce new North American tour dates

Squid announce new North American tour dates

The band will tour Europe and North America throughout 2025, performing tracks from their latest album 'Cowards'.

10 Feb 2025 • 7:01 pm

Squid share final single 'Cro-Magnon Man' ahead of their new album 'Cowards'

Squid share final single 'Cro-Magnon Man' ahead of their new album 'Cowards'

The full-length is set to land this Friday (7th February).

4 Feb 2025 • 11:12 am

Squid have shared their new single 'Building 650' and announced some UK tour dates

Squid have shared their new single 'Building 650' and announced some UK tour dates

Squid unveil their Japan-inspired single 'Building 650' and announce 14-date UK tour supporting upcoming album 'Cowards'.

8 Jan 2025 • 9:29 pm

Squid have announced their third album 'Cowards', and released a new single inspired by dystopian canibalism

Squid have announced their third album 'Cowards', and released a new single inspired by dystopian canibalism

The dystopian-inspired record was produced with Marta Salogni and Grace Banks at London's Church Studios.

13 Nov 2024 • 10:48 am

Squid share live favourite 'Fugue (Bin Song)' ahead of North American tour

Squid share live favourite 'Fugue (Bin Song)' ahead of North American tour

The track has been a staple in their live performances for several years.

25 Jan 2024 • 10:19 am

Squid have released a short film made in response to their latest album, 'O Monolith'

Squid have released a short film made in response to their latest album, 'O Monolith'

It arrives ahead of the band's upcoming UK headline tour.

12 Oct 2023 • 7:04 am

Squid have extended their UK tour with a few more shows

Squid have extended their UK tour with a few more shows

Support on the tour comes from Blue Bendy, Ichigo Evil, Kaputt, M(h)aol, Me Lost Me and Bruce.

3 Oct 2023 • 10:52 am

Squid: "We like experimenting, especially with the interplay between organic and electronic elements"

Squid: "We like experimenting, especially with the interplay between organic and electronic elements"

Back with a new album, Squid's ‘O Monolith’ is a natural evolution in sound and style.

12 Jun 2023 • 10:48 am

Squid have announced their second album, ‘O Monolith’

Squid have announced their second album, ‘O Monolith’

Alongside the news, the Brighton band have released the lead single 'Swing (In a Dream)'.

8 Feb 2023 • 9:16 pm

Squid have announced a one-off concert at London’s Scala

Squid have announced a one-off concert at London’s Scala

The live show will take place on February 9th, 2023.

14 Dec 2022 • 12:24 pm

Squid: “Some songs are long because you don’t really want to stop a good thing”

Squid: “Some songs are long because you don’t really want to stop a good thing”

A weird, winding, tooting troupe - Squid aren’t your standard bunch of lads in a band.

6 May 2021 • 9:22 am

Squid just like to have fun

Squid just like to have fun

Riding high on the BBC 6 Music playlist and making waves in the Dork bunker with their single ‘Houseplants', Squid's musical tentacles are reaching out.

4 Jun 2019 • 1:20 pm