{"title":"Squid","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Squid\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSquid formed in Brighton, East Sussex, England in 2017 around Ollie Judge, Louis Borlase, Anton Pearson, Laurie Nankivell, and Arthur Leadbetter. They have been associated with the contemporary UK post-punk revival scene alongside contemporaries like Black Country, New Road, Black Midi, Shame, and Dry Cleaning - the 'Windmill Brixton'-adjacent UK post-punk and art rock movement. They signed with Warp Records (non-electronic signing by the foundational electronic label, unprecedented). Their 2021 debut Bright Green Field received critical attention. Their 2023 follow-up O Monolith and 2025 Cowards continued their trajectory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSquid's sound combines post-punk, art rock, experimental rock, jazz influences, indie rock, post-rock, and electronic with multi-vocalist arrangements (Judge drummer-vocalist approach), integration of brass, jazz, and electronic textures into post-punk arrangements, and lyrical content addressing capitalism, environmental concerns, and broader contemporary anxieties drawing on UK post-punk traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright Green Field (2021, Warp)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eO Monolith (2023, Warp)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCowards (2025, Warp)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarp Records pressings of the Squid catalog have been issued in multiple color variant editions and limited deluxe pressings, with collector demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Squid typically start with Bright Green Field (2021) or O Monolith (2023). \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/punk-new-wave-vinyl-records\"\u003ePunk \u0026amp; New Wave\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/classic-rock-vinyl-records\"\u003eClassic Rock\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"squid-cowards-clear-vinyl","title":"Cowards LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eLike a book of dark fairytales - haunting \u0026amp; all too familiar\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540933685431,"sku":"210000095265","price":30.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4389765-3296205.jpg?v=1781154771"},{"product_id":"squid-cowards-vinyl","title":"Cowards LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe third album by English art rock quintet Squid.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540934045879,"sku":"210000095268","price":30.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/squid.jpg?v=1781154771"},{"product_id":"squid-bright-green-field-vinyl","title":"Bright Green Field 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe debut album from the British post punk band.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540990439607,"sku":"210000058510","price":35.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/squid_f595a259-672e-4fc7-ac14-2fda8d258b36.jpg?v=1781154990"},{"product_id":"squid-cowards-cd","title":"Cowards CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eSquid's \"Cowards\" is a stark confrontation with morality, wrapped in nine sharp narratives about cults and charisma. Recorded at Church Studios, this album forsakes discomfort while drawing on the band's roots, highlighting their evolution from instrumental jazz to a more emboldened sound. It's as if they've taken a long, hard look in the mirror.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785644290231,"sku":"210000095276","price":16.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4389766-3296204.jpg?v=1783045533"},{"product_id":"squid-o-monolith-cd","title":"O Monolith CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eSquid's O Monolith presents a striking contradiction: its expansive feel juxtaposes a labyrinthine complexity that challenges casual audiences. Tracks like \"Swing (In a Dream)\" and the unwieldy \"If You Had Seen the Bull's Swimming Attempts You Would Have Stayed Away\" hint at a band grappling with its own mythology, cloaked in an inviting chaos. This isn't merely a collection of songs; it's a worldview that teases out both familiarity and uncertainty, urging a deeper listen with every spin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785663590583,"sku":"210000080701","price":17.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4185333-2989342.jpg?v=1783045586"},{"product_id":"squid-o-monolith-blue-vinyl","title":"O Monolith LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis blue vinyl pressing of O Monolith weighs over 12 ounces, a solid reminder of Squid's ambition. The music unfolds with both explosive and introspective moments that unsettle expectations, even for the seasoned listener. 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