Squid (band)

Squid is an English post-punk band from Brighton, England.[1] Consisting of lead singer and drummer Ollie Judge, guitarists Louis Borlase and Anton Pearson, bassist Laurie Nankivell and keyboardist Arthur Leadbetter, they are currently based in Bristol.[2]

Squid
Squid performing at Wide Awake Festival 2021.
Background information
OriginBrighton, England
Genres
Years active2016 (2016)–present
Labels
Websitesquidband.uk
Members
  • Ollie Judge
  • Louis Borlase
  • Arthur Leadbetter
  • Laurie Nankivell
  • Anton Pearson

Squid released their debut EP Town Centre in 2019 on Speedy Wunderground[1][3] and have since released four singles on Warp Records.[4][5] Their debut album, Bright Green Field, was released by Warp Records on 7 May 2021.[6] It received widespread critical acclaim and debuted at No. 4 on the UK Albums Chart.

History

Squid formed in Brighton, England in 2017.[7] They have cited Neu! and This Heat as influences.[2] In 2019, they released their second EP, titled Town Centre, to critical acclaim.[1][3] Town Centre was produced by Dan Carey and released on Speedy Wunderground. In March 2020, Squid signed to Warp Records and have released five singles with them as of April 2021.[8] They were planning on touring Europe throughout 2020 before the COVID-19 pandemic.[4]

Taking advantage of lockdown, the band spend most of 2020 recording what would be their debut full length album, Bright Green Field, again working with producer Dan Carey. The album was released on 7 May 2021 and was promoted by three singles, "Narrator", "Paddling" and "Pamphlets". It was well received by critics.

Members
Current[4]
  • Ollie Judge – lead vocals, drums (2016–present)
  • Louis Borlase – guitar, bass guitar, vocals (2016–present)
  • Arthur Leadbetter – keyboards, strings, percussion (2016–present)
  • Laurie Nankivell – bass guitar, brass, percussion (2016–present)
  • Anton Pearson – guitar, bass, vocals, percussion (2016–present)
  • Squid performing at Wide Awake Festival 2021
  • Arthur Leadbetter
  • Louis Borlase
  • Ollie Judge
  • Laurie Nankivell
  • Anton Pearson

Discography

Studio albums
List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
UK
[9]		 UK Indie
[10]		 IRL
[11]		 SCO
[12]
Bright Green Field
  • Released: 7 May 2021
  • Label: Warp
 4 1 93 5
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Extended plays
  • LINO (2017, Bear on a Bicycle)
  • Town Centre (2019, Speedy Wunderground)
  • Natural Resources (2020, Warp)[13]

Singles
  • "Perfect Teeth" (2016, self-released)
  • "Terrestrial Changeover Blues (2007–2012)" (2018, Practise Music)
  • "The Dial" (2018, Manata Ltd)
  • "Houseplants" (2019, Practise Music)
  • "The Cleaner" (2019, Speedy Wunderground)
  • "Match Bet" (2019, Speedy Wunderground)
  • "Sludge" (2020, Warp)
  • "Broadcaster" (2020, Warp)
  • "Narrator" (2021, Warp)
  • "Paddling" (2021, Warp)
  • "Pamphlets" (2021, Warp)

References
  1. "Squid: Town Centre Review". Pitchfork. Pitchfork Media. 9 September 2019. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
  2. "Squid to play work-in-progress new music on socially distanced UK tour". NME. 20 April 2021. Retrieved 3 May 2022.
  3. "Squid – Town Centre". AOTY. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
  4. "Squid Sign to Warp, Share New Song "Sludge": Listen". Pitchfork. Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
  5. "Squid Unravel on New Single "Broadcaster"". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
  6. "Squid Announce Debut Album Bright Green Field, Share Video for New Song "Narrator": Watch". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
  7. "Ones to watch: Squid". The Guardian. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
  8. "Squid Unravel on New Single "Broadcaster"". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
  9. "Official Albums Chart Top 100 | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
  10. "Official Independent Albums Chart Top 50 | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
  11. "Bright Green Field", Wikipedia, 1 January 2022, retrieved 22 February 2022
  12. "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100 | Official Charts Company". www.officialcharts.com. Retrieved 22 February 2022.
  13. "Squid release 'Natural Resources' covers in aid of Bristol food bank". NME. 11 August 2020. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
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