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About Squid

Squid are an English rock band formed in Brighton in 2016. The band includes Ollie Judge (vocals, drums), Louis Borlase (guitar, vocals), Anton Pearson (guitar, vocals), Laurie Nankivell (bass, brass), and Arthur Leadbetter (keyboards). They are based in Bristol. The band released their debut EP, LINO, in 2017, followed by several singles and the EP Town Centre in 2019 on Speedy Wunderground. Their debut album, Bright Green Field, was released by Warp Records on 7 May 2021 and debuted at No. 4 on the UK Albums Chart. Their second album, O Monolith, was released in 2023.

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The Murder Capital

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Courting

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Cowards

Cowards

7th February 2025

O Monolith

O Monolith

9th June 2023

Bright Green Field

Bright Green Field

6th May 2021

Sludge / Broadcaster

Sludge / Broadcaster

Lino

Lino

Paddling

Paddling

Town Centre

Town Centre

Pamphlets

Pamphlets

EPs
Town Centre - EP

Town Centre - EP

6th September 2019

Lie With Squid / Live With Squid

Lie With Squid / Live With Squid

Lino - EP

Lino - EP

Singles
Cro-Magnon Man

Cro-Magnon Man

4th February 2025

Crispy Skin

Crispy Skin

12th November 2024

Leywole (Squid's Let's Get Trancey Remix)

Leywole (Squid's Let's Get Trancey Remix)

15th November 2021

Apple Music Home Session: Squid

Apple Music Home Session: Squid

30th April 2021

Text (Squid Remix)

Text (Squid Remix)

1st September 2020

Broadcaster

Broadcaster

20th May 2020

Sludge

Sludge

24th March 2020

The Dial

The Dial

21st September 2018

Other
Natural Resources [EP]

Natural Resources [EP]

Tracks by Squid

20+ tracks in our catalogue

  1. 2010Bright Green Field
    4:28
  2. 2010Bright Green Field
    4:28
  3. 2010 (Live at Metropolis)
    4:37
  4. 2010 (Live at Metropolis)Near the Westway - EP
    4:37
  5. After the FlashO Monolith
    5:34
  6. America!
  7. America! (Bill Callahan Cover)America! (Bill Callahan Cover) - Single
    4:43
  8. Blood on the Boulders
    5:47
  9. Blood on the BouldersCowards
    5:47
  10. Boy RacersBright Green Field
    7:34

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The Cleaner

The Cleaner

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Pamphlets

Pamphlets

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Boy Racers

Boy Racers

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Paddling

Paddling

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Crispy Skin

Crispy Skin

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Simple Things has revealed its first wave of artists and curator-led format for 2026

Bristol multi-venue day adds Panda Bear, Moor Mother, caroline and more to bill.

29 May 2026 • 9:55 am
Squid share new song inspired by dystopian novels. 'The Hearth And Circle Round Fire'
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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
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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
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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'
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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
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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
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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
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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'
News

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
News

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"
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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’
News

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
News

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”
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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
News

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

Reviews

Squid - O Monolith
Album Review

Squid - O Monolith

7 Jun 2023

Squid - Bright Green Field
Album Review

Squid - Bright Green Field

5 May 2021

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Every Squid tour with five or more confirmed dates, with full setlist data and most-played songs.

  • "Cowards" World Tour
    17 shows · 6 May – 31 Aug 2025