Squid - Full Performance (Live on KEXP at Home)

KEXP.ORG presents Squid performing live, recorded exclusively for KEXP.
Songs:
Peel St.
G.S.K.
Global Groove
2010
Paddling
Session recorded at The Cube Microplex, Bristol
Director: Benjamin Brook
Producer: Duncan Harrison
DoP: Jamie Harding
Camera Operator: Jerry Dobson
Sound Engineer: Max Goulding
Editor & Colourist: Benjamin Brook
Thanks to: Sinead Mills, Ina Tatarko, Natasha Cutts, Dan Hilltout, Robbie Warin, Chiz Williams
squidband.uk
kexp.org

[@winterwonderland7445]

Amazing set ! Peel St - 0:08 Revolution Square - 5:26 G.S.K. - 6:02 Global Groove - 9:35 2010 - 14:42 Paddling - 23:58

[@aodhai]

@@JonneSpeelman the caption in the bottom right would indicates kexp disagree with you

[@winterwonderland7445]

KapteinJonz Like the other guy said. Plus, except the 4 chords at the end, it doesn’t sound at all like anything from Paddling, no matter the version. But since it’s still a cool moment, I’ll count it as a sort of interlude. Edit : I tried to edit the time stamps, but since Kexp pinned it, I can’t

[@Kuzo53]

How does a band only on their debut album already sound so in control of their sound, so confident in the soundcraft, so dynamic in their performances, and so unique, all at once, and be so young. I’m so blown away. Just wow.

[@maximilianoibarra3507]

Check out the Album Machine Era by police state, if fucks

[@nockee]

100 percent. I am getting blown away. Old guy new to the scene. Started at Black Midi earlier today. Now this. Awesome

[@Kuzo53]

@@nockee welcome to the best thing happening in rock rn. There are some incredible bands working. Try shame next, “station wagon” was probably my favorite song of the year

[@nockee]

@@Kuzo53 thanks for tip. Great song.

[@Kuzo53]

@@nockee try Protomartyr “a private understanding” next

[@fabianmac3552]

First black midi, and now squid, we only need BC,NR and the holy Trinity will be on KEXP at home

[@MammaApa]

I want FACS and Tropical Fuck Storm.

[@jackbecker4866]

shame needs to be in the list to complete the four horsemen lmao

[@mileslemon]

@@jackbecker4866 Shame has already been on here

[@Rsurect]

@@jackbecker4866 their Tiny Desk set was pretty solid

[@LightweightUK2007]

Don’t forget King Gizzard

[@guit4rguy]

This is so killer. Bright Green Field is definitely one of my favorite albums of the year.

[@arthurbittencourt1994]

what are the others?

[@guit4rguy]

@@arthurbittencourt1994 of 2021? For The First Time - Black Country, New Road Cavalcade - black midi Sometimes I Might Be Introvert - Little Simz Mercurial World - Magdalena Bay Call Me If You Get Lost - Tyler The Creator Nurture - Porter Robinson Jubilee - Japanese Breakfast Madison - Sloppy Jane Animal - LUMP The Melodic Blue - Baby Keem

[@kai_loms127]

As a drummer, I always love seeing a band where the lead singer is also the drummer! That takes some serious talent and he is killing it. So are the rest of them though, these guys are just absolutely shredding it!

[@ForARide]

Hüsker Dü's drummer Grant Hart used to share the vocals and songwriting with guitarist Bob Mould. A great voice, that is so sorely missed. RIP dear Grant.

[@gaia316]

Listen to "Mosca Roseta" a band from Patagonia Argentina.

[@C4ptainC0rky]

Also as a drummer,I've tried..yeah to keep it short it's hard. So keep your body straight and breathing (especially if your waving your arms around). Wow,dudes my idol

[@osvabram2656]

Listen to Fuzz

[@kai_loms127]

@@osvabram2656 hell yes dude thank you for the recommendation, that’s some good stuff!

[@Baker-FTW]

2010 is fantastic hearing live.

[@cyyytr0n]

For those digging that kind of sound, I recommend (if you don't know them already) Tortoise (legendary) Trans Am (especially the first albums) RIEN (amazing French band)

[@Andrey110379]

+ Battles (Atlas) Daughters (You wont get what you want / 2018) Fugazi (everything)

[@ffwlpe]

+ the pop group - y liquid liquid - optimo wire - 154 neu! - neu! ought - sun coming down unwound - leaves turn inside you

[@HermanWaldorf]

+ Talking Heads Black Eyes (Dischord)

[@markduric7812]

+ Pylon Feelies LCD Soundsystem The Rapture TALKING HEADS

[@cogito919]

+ more recently Black Country, New Road - For the First Time Black Midi - Cavalcade

[@mgmegt5920]

These guys are playing on my birthday in NYC and I could not think of a better gift

[@opamuller626]

This is serious. Good important music still exists. Love and admiration, guys! Hail to KEXP!

[@lohollywood1f428]

One of the best bands ever! Reminds me so much of In-Rainbows era Radiohead but with all that goodness WARP provides us with. COME TO UTAH!

[@cyoung7127]

The sound, dynamics, and aesthetic of this band are remarkably immediate and brilliantly realized...I'm hooked

[@Smilesallnightlong]

If their live concert is anything like this, I'll be getting value for money for sure. I'll be listening to this on loop loads for the next few weeks, at least!

[@kingtal99]

Here here!

[@Nessevan]

@@kingtal99 Saw them last live week. Blown away! See them if you get the chance.

[@smittycb10]

They are amazing live. Saw them at the empty bottle in Chicago.

[@veritas6931]

21:00 was the bit where I was holding my knees to my chest, rocking and foaming from my mouth.

[@DelScully]

holy crap these dudes rock and the drummer has a killer voice!

[@soupsmuggler]

found these boys last week and been diggin them, so glad to see a live session from them.

[@mikemccauley420]

Watch for the live in-studio they did at KEXP when they came thru last month (heard over radio stream, video not up yet) Saw them at Doug fir in pdx night before and was blown away. Live energy and chemistry just unbelievable.

[@jeffreytaymam2114]

Incredible, proper love this band, old school sounding synths,, fresh new brains

[@stevebob240]

Very unique and exciting band, glad to see them on here!

[@SideshowBen206]

Just worked their set at Chop Suey (Seattle). One of the best sets I've experienced while working since Ghostland Observatory at The Crocodile Cafe in 2006.

[@AJP9585]

Ghostland Observatory actually got me through some tough times circa 2010.

[@Thalia520]

Descubrí esta banda durante un viaje a ny y sigue sonando fuerte (en mí) este 2021. Magnífico álbum debut ✳️

[@moffibr4678]

This is a gem. Thank you for this KEXP.

[@hatmgh8055]

Amazing voice quality! I wish Pamphlets was on the setlist

[@brackendale1986]

They killed it at the End of the Road Festival this year. So good.

[@williamman7304]

KEXP is the platform for me to explore band and new music! Thank you and LOVE YALL!!!!

[@drewmasciarelli6908]

Love these boys.

[@electroforp]

Incredible set - but also fantastic camera work, editing and sound mixing! love it

[@dylangivenchy]

thank you guys for making bright green field my album of the year.

[@sicktomystomach]

SO GOOD IM CRYING

[@junayala9401]

Super cool music, complex synthesis, high quality, deep and wild sensa†ions, high musicians... just awesome, I like it!

[@Bruceboot]

Wow I can't wait to see these guys live.

[@colporter576]

Love it, we need this now!

[@kevinminot389]

Somehow they are every artist I’ve ever heard, yet somehow entirely different. Squid is the best!

[@dizzydude2964]

THIS BAND IS SO SICK HOLY COW

[@davidheuser2119]

first time I have heard them and I love them. take my money

[@KorhanErel]

Wow! Squid's regular sound interwoven with free improvisation! Nice!

[@BugRib]

Just checking this band out because I read that their debut album is the top rock album of 2021. My first impression is that these are very talented guys who are doing what they do because they love doing what they do! I've only listened to a few snippets so far, and I'm not hearing anything too catchy yet (I like a rock sound with a pop formula), but I'm definitely going to give this a full listen tonight! BTW, I'm a 45 year guy that really, really, really want "grunge" (i.e. guitar-based hard rock songs including some quiet tracks that haven't had all the life overproduced out of them) to make a comeback. 🎸

[@mikemccauley420]

"Pamphlets" is their live closer (Paddling, here). I'd put it on this summer and just jam around the neighborhood on my bike at top speed. We Were Promised Jetpacks might hit that powerful guitar love with quiet moments you want. (Not much pop formula tho, mostly referred to as post-punk). On tour now and a great live show! Adam Thompson is a powerhouse and great songwriter

[@stoplookingatmeplease1230]

I love them already goddamn it

[@kingtal99]

This is awesome!

[@patrickzickler8135]

This is incredible!

[@johnc.wrigley6147]

Epic...rock n roll will never die

[@dylz73]

This band is utterly amazing. Utterly. Always sound sh@t hot and this set particularly so.

[@brammoffitt8346]

These guys are solid.

[@JojiniChazz]

love them

[@michaelcrabtree7193]

Awesome!

[@rotovick]

Muy bueno el sonido de esta Banda.. sobre todo cuando se ponen Psicodélicos 🎸

[@petersuppe8309]

Woooww.. Very Gooood.. 🎶.. 👌

[@mgmegt5920]

So refreshing

[@nostalgicdystopian]

Yesss

[@treweek11]

Brilliant

[@bernhardsart]

Abso-focking-lutely Brilliant!!!!

[@pegsy]

Brighton lads. Absolute quality.

[@matiseugene6269]

Masterclass

[@eduardodiazq]

Nice mad voice, excellent band.

[@rdavila3680]

que buena banda!

[@alexrazo5392]

See you in Seattle!

[@fredmug]

This is so cool

[@robertjuarez2998]

LONG LIVE SQUID

[@montiljean-paul157]

Génial....

[@KN13F.]

WOWWW

[@maucool999]

please please come to Houston

[@gleepglop7154]

This right here? This is forever, D.

[@dbubd]

Hopefully you catch them again for a live, in studio when they come through in March

[@kexp]

Watch this channel on Feb 4!

[@martialbessou6743]

voila un p ....n de bon groupe.long live rock n roll

[@feliperaurichbottiger6637]

¡ tremendo !!!

[@octaviosaavedra1285]

Lov u, drummer Ed Sheeran

[@AdamKincaid1982]

I fuck heavily with this band.

[@cruztenorioluisangel8942]

Le di play a la sesión sin saber nada de Squid y damn, me encanto!

[@santafoodrock]

Oh, siiii

[@theserviceband647]

Hell yea

[@nofutur5102]

Tight!

[@doemadd6325]

Wow! My mind is so happy right now

[@dovic86]

perfect ending

[@Richcanvas]

You can never play Peel Street loud enough. Even seeing them live recently it could have been twice as loud but i dont think the building would have literally stood up to it.

[@nicolasbesa9812]

🖤

[@mollyone1000]

Cant wait for the Birmingham gig

[@thecookj454]

The beginning of 2010 is awesome

[@firezera]

2010?

[@alejandropasos2223]

que bandota!

[@joshmaggooo7140]

Fucking amazing band

[@mopgone]

♡

[@lefrenchgineer]

wow

[@garthfrench3528]

Man, they remind me of Soul Coughing on acid! The Crocodile show cannot come fast enough :)

[@glebchik_13]

😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫WOW!

[@ethanhahahaha]

This is fucking unreal

[@homie4565]

20:14 is soo good

[@eternalom7038]

Great sound. Reminiscent of early Dismemberment Plan

[@professionalhater66]

hot damn. I can already taste the deliciousness of this performance.

[@professionalhater66]

my only complaint is that the cowbells arent loud enough sometimes!

[@signifidelica2819]

this version of 2010 sounded like it was gonna open up into a U2 summer jam in the beginning lol

[@MuertoEnPie]

Muy bueno que James Cook de Skins haya dejado la mala vida y sea hoy día baterista.

[@stephan1pruitt]

You know how your religious mom told you that if you did drugs just once you'd be hooked forever? This is those drugs

[@believeinthesound6753]

2 bands. Crack Cloud and Squid ... From 2 different parts of the world... Making very similar music. And get this .... Both their drummers are the lead singers,and both have the same cadence... Either someone is copying,or thats how the world works. And thats just🤯

[@asyrafkerap6517]

Next black country, new road !

[@bulkvanderhuge9006]

First song remind me of a Combination of King Crimson's "Elephant Talk" and Talking Heads "Crosseyed and Painless"

[@Creed_fan_69]

It’s like shakira, 98 degrees, and matchbox 20 started a band with Aaron Carter! Love it!

[@johnvegas9059]

Annihilated the Doug Fir Lounge in Portland

[@lukasm6946]

Which Meinl Cymbal Ride is he using? Been searching for that

[@dr.p3ng612]

I really lost faith in experiencing new freak fucking music. now i got it back! Love it! !!!SQUID!!!......i'm free.......hahahahaaaaaarrrrrr

[@winterwonderland7445]

Try Black Midi

[@freq9939]

Im with you on that. Its what alternative music is to those of us. The rejects the freaks with a message and energy and attitude. This band really encapsulates that.

[@Kuzo53]

There’s so many great bands making music today, right now, you just have to look a little harder nowadays. I personally find some of the past 20 years of rock to be some of my favorite music of all time, tradition and classic rock purists be damned. Music never died.

[@lazylion420]

if the Talking Heads and Cake had a violent head-on collision, Squid is what came walking out of the wreckage...

[@litten1728]

my buddy sean showed me these fellers boy can they boogie

[@dzieciak]

are they playing erik satie in the global groove ending or is it just me?

[@odink.3980]

Awesome! Heard a lot of influence from this band. It's like you listening to Radiohead+Pixies+Sonic Youth+Boards of Canada.. P/s: Just from my perspective. ✌️

[@johndumholt545]

Yes, and Pavement.

[@ravenkliff]

Ampersand Talking Heads

[@winterwonderland7445]

It’s like listening to Squid

[@patpetersen7645]

I was thinking Minute Men, Firehose.

[@jasontheplumber3684]

@@patpetersen7645 same

[@retainmind5079]

And Ed Sheeran on drums

[@kingtal99]

Ha ha😂😂