Squid - Full Performance (Live on KEXP)

[@Squidbanduk]

Thank you so much, KEXP! It’s always been a dream of ours to do a session live from this studio - it was absolutely surreal. If you want to catch us on tour we'll be hitting the US/Canada in March & have a bunch of UK/EU dates kicking off in April: brightgreenfield.squidband.uk/tour Hope to see some of you there!

[@jellofan1578]

Thank you squids

[@aguadehorchatamx]

you guys are awesome, pls come to México!

[@glendalindaloo]

Bloody ace stuff, had tickets to the printworks gig but couldnt make it. Ive got my fingers crossed youll be at glastonbury so i can get involved!

[@ekadow]

Followed you for a while now and seeing you on KEXP is a real treat. You really went for it here and it's well and truly paid off, well done guys

[@Jacobcfuller]

See you in Detroit 😎

[@mm111303]

Beyond the fact that this is “peak art” as someone else commented, how about dude here’s vocal control while thrashing a kit? Perfect delivery while basically running on a treadmill, while knowingly being live broadcasted and later uploaded to KEXP. Fucking legend.

[@murmuriio]

Agreed. You have it also with a portuguese band - @Sunflowers.

[@signifidelica2819]

Takes a lot of heart

[@robertusaprilyanto2194]

Christian Vander

[@FromDkWithLove]

As someone who can't drum or sing, I'm always thoroughly impressed by those that can do both. This guy though... peak performance while doing insane cardio and nonchalantly wearing a thick woolen sweater and a sailor cap... dude's a litteral machine. has to be. Don't let this guy do the olympics is what I'm saying, it wouldn't be fair to anyone else.

[@mickholling6819]

I used to work in a busy recording studio and have seen many, many bands. Drummers who do lead vocals are very rare, and to it that well is just something special. Guys your music is excellent.

[@earthfireinfinity]

Them using high keyboard notes to replicate Martha's screaming at the end of Narrator is absolutely genius

[@caiomenudo]

and honestly, better to my ears aswell

[@disruptiobrevis4935]

and the TRIANGLE

[@lazylion420]

who the hell is martha?

[@disruptiobrevis4935]

@@lazylion420 the girl who sings those distorted moans in the second half of the studio version of "narrator". she's also the mother of batman and superman.

[@NickGeo25]

@@disruptiobrevis4935 MARTHAAAA!

[@seanarooni]

always wondered how that outro to Pamphlets went so hard---and now i know. half the band puts down their instruments and starts playing cowbell.

[@signifidelica2819]

Hahaha

[@frateroiram]

"we need more cowbell"

[@el_mal_de_ojo]

There is something insane happening here in the UK in the past 5 or so years and going strong. Maybe the hopelessness that is felt in this island by people of the age range of all these band members is driving some unhinged creative superhigh. There's nothing really to lose, so throw it all out there peeps. The only reason I live in London is the music scene, honest to god. Also, whatever KEXP is paying Kevin Suggs, it will never be enough. Every session with him as the sound engineer sounds out of this world. You could release all the KEXP sessions onto physical media and they'd be must-owns.

[@vincesarmento4854]

I hear that there is a lot happening in Reading, Kill Committee, The Remones tribute band? I think the world needs a fresh start with music 🎶! Squid has something going here! 🤔!!

[@commajoe8669]

It really is insane the quality of bands coming out of the UK right now. Black Midi, IDLES, Squid are all beyond nuts in their own way. I really look forward to what is to come for the music scene of the british isles.

[@alexmacdonald9182]

archy marshall is a boss

[@drai]

The control these guys have over their live sound is incredible

[@gabrielevion7055]

yea the live sound aspect...pshh..what about their tightness they sound like a record performing so flawlessly and that voice what the fuck is that level of Badass=ness///this shit is so good ive been loniginmg fdort thia

[@markwyman6753]

I came in here to joke about how they could have this all pre-recorded, and dramatically turning dials back and forth the whole time. Not that they did, but man if it were me?

[@mightyfangs]

To have Cheryl Waters tell you it's one of the best sets she's ever seen is quite the compliment. Legend!

[@s4mmylou868]

Doesn’t she say that to every band?

[@OmriGrin]

I heard a few KEXP live shows like that and she never actually said something like that. I think she was geniuley struck by them, they are indeed something else in my opinion.

[@DrTacoPHD665]

Cheryl is a legend. Amazing and genuine interviewer. Absolute gem

[@razineatworld]

@@s4mmylou868 nope you dont watch kexp enough

[@salvlox_]

@@razineatworld or he watched the really good ones ahaha

[@sertrincia]

I've never seen Cheryl this impressed! The look on her face says everything, she almost entered fangirl mode haha

[@ramn_]

I see her close to this with The War On Drugs performance some years ago.

[@LiveinReykjavik]

@@ramn_ First time the Giz were playing KEXP she had the same face.

[@rigglebean565]

Man this guys voice is sick! Those screams are gnarly!!

[@signifidelica2819]

Right? Fuckin primal

[@Jimverse_]

Live, these guys give me radiohead vibes, each member hurrying about to complete their various tasks. I love the triangle use in narrator and its prominence in the mix :p

[@adamkumpmusic]

yeah kinda like radiohead/devo/cursive

[@MrPedromuriel]

i love how they can quickly change between the catchy repetitive bits to just complete abstract synth apocalypse.

[@civilroman]

That and Talking Heads. This dude is basically doing a fantastic David Byrne impression

[@adamkumpmusic]

@@civilroman for sure david byrne having withdrawals

[@MrPedromuriel]

@@civilroman yeah but talking heads had like 20 musicians on stage on their tours, here we have 5 guys doing the work of 50. Not dissing talking heads, no way, but that's a talent on its own

[@RegularDude00]

I think what i love most about this is that this truly feels like a band of equals.

[@rhyshumphreys6465]

This is exactly the vibe I was getting

[@nope5096]

what do you mean by equals?

[@RegularDude00]

@@nope5096 I mean that everybody is as important as his next man. They feel like a unit in which every voice has the same weight. There is no front man that puts himself in the spotlight. It feels like a band of equal rather than dave grohl and friends.

[@signifidelica2819]

A squid with five tentacles, but one squid

[@judestee]

22:10 When he says “and the documentary film maker goes home at the end of the day, but I sit and watch the seasons change.” Man, I almost cried

[@progerwaters4992]

I laughed 10000 days

[@smokeythebearhug]

When you render Cheryl Waters (THE BEST DJ ON THE PLANET) speechless you know you've done something right. This performance is 10 out of 10 perfect.

[@stuartculshaw5342]

We love Chazza

[@stephenroche5107]

Nothing is perfect only in the individuals mind.

[@theArchive1O]

only seen this w cloud nothings haha

[@matsverschueren7976]

best dj on the planet .... dude? :p put her up with 3 decks next to Jeff Mills and say it again (loose from genre) but dj'ing is different from hosting music shows :p

[@smokeythebearhug]

@@matsverschueren7976 first time listener? KEXP isn’t America’s Got Talent. It’s a radio station. Where real people curate real music. They call those people DJs. Cheryl Waters is the best DJ on the planet. “Best” is objective. “DJ” is not.

[@trevormansmith3994]

Ollie has a personality and presence while drumming and singing that is fucking unmatched! Glad to see them on KEXP, they need more exposure, nobody in music is making cooler shit right now!!

[@kildogery]

He's no Don Henley. 😝

[@joshuakaye9183]

Anderson paak needs to be in this conversation too! Ollie is sick though, such good energy for a seated front man.

[@JonahUniverse]

I love that Cheryl just goes on and on gushing about how incredible of a performance that was. You can tell she's 100% genuine

[@fungibu7184]

This is a massive improvement from 'the shape of you'

[@azrlrff]

hahahahah wtf

[@IndefiniteGrain]

@@azrlrff The edge has really reinvented himself

[@BIGBADNEWS]

Squed Sheeran

[@rektyrektingson4668]

@@BIGBADNEWS lmaoio

[@AfroRedMusic]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@JuiCeBoX19]

If everyone was more warm hearted and enthusiastic as Cheryl Waters, this world would be so much greater :)

[@judestee]

She’s much less self focused than any of the other dj’s just that I’ve seen recently. Very smooth delivery, highly professional.

[@OmarAfzaal]

This set is some of the tightest playing I've ever seen. Long live Squid.

[@chamele0nday]

holy shit, that boy racers outro is insane

[@RegularDude00]

That synth sounds so sinister

[@Burrelly25]

I’m just in awe he can smack the hell out of the drums and sing so well at the same time

[@punpunw2160]

they're so powerful live. honestly its one of those bands I prefer live instead of using Headphones

[@stuartculshaw5342]

God yeah

[@SuperTomTomx]

Their show was possibly the sweatiest I have ever been it was amazing

[@vfai6961]

totally I got to see them in Seattle this year and was blown away

[@nockee]

Looking forward to seeing them live next month

[@RapidVidsProductions]

in this thread, people lying for some reason about seeing an artist live, who also happen to have shitty headphones plugged into an iphone

[@towersthetoad2161]

holy shit this rendition of boy racers is absolutely incredible

[@AmodinAM]

This might be the best KEXP set of all time

[@billypilgrim1]

Great, great band. It's a shame we didn't get a Black Country, New Road Kexp session with Isaac.

[@ricardovallin5725]

Do you take joy in ruining my day?

[@billypilgrim1]

@@ricardovallin5725 Always, I'm an energy vampire.

[@dinosaurhotline]

@@billypilgrim1 does anyone have any updog?

[@DillrodProductions]

man...

[@smoot2337]

@@dinosaurhotline what's updog?

[@GarethJohnson]

Been saying it a long time - KEXP live sessions and engineering are the best in the world and that performance was off the planet. As someone else said when Cheryl who has seen that many top bands says it is one of the best performances she has ever seen and is really moved by it you know you are seeing something very special.

[@kildogery]

That studio they built tipped them into the stratosphere, it was already amazing.

[@realjakeinc]

You're very, very welcome @Gareth Johnson! Kevin, Tom, and indeed all the engineers and crew at KEXP are wonderful to work with. Whenever I walk in their doors, I know it's gonna be a fun and friendly session. Honestly, I still get more jitters stepping up to that broadcast desk than I've gotten from pretty much any venue desk in years. Mixing this Fall tour was the most consistently good time I've had on the faders since since live music all but died in early 2020, and having it documented in this KEXP session is the icing on the cake.

[@DrTacoPHD665]

Never expected Boy Racers to be a song they play live, but it's so amazingly good live

[@alexandrerighi]

I go jogging and "pamphlets" is stuck in my head, back to work still there, try to fall sleep and "we got everything, everything that you like" is in the back of my mind still. Love it

[@moosloll8419]

Did not know I needed the Narrator triangle solo but now I can't live without it

[@johnstonsonsss]

I get this overwhelming wake up call of my mortality when I listen to these guys. I’ve also never heard a more important and practical use of the triangle.

[@signifidelica2819]

Listen to Rodeo

[@WiloPolis03]

The drumming + talk-singing is really impressive

[@nockee]

This is going to be an insane year for live music. Cheryl’s response to the set was so great. I felt the same. Damn good.

[@GuidoValdata]

I'm just overwhelmed, link the presenter says: it's an incredible mix, beautiful sound. It demands your full attention. In my experience it usually goes one of three ways: drone noise, incredibly difficult dissonance or complex but fairly simple (banal) weiving. Not in this case, they manage to keep it all at 120%, never easy, never tiring, never banal. Incredible discovery, i hope they continue on this journey for a long time!

[@barneycourt5941]

Squid on fire! The sound is fresh, music sophisticated and the energy through the fucking roof. This is mental stuff

[@barneycourt5941]

Been lucky enough to see them live twice now... some of the best sets I've ever experienced, keep it up guys!

[@mickkelly3662]

I saw them live for the first time last night. I pretty much had an out of body experience while at the same time stifling a constant panic attack from the absolute wall of sonic energy they produced through out the set. It was an absolute joyous privilege to witness this avalanche of beautifully sequenced melodic chaos. They are bright sparkling diamonds amongst mud molecules.

[@aodhai]

cork or Galway?

[@mickkelly3662]

@@aodhai Galway.

[@aodhai]

@@mickkelly3662 lucky man

[@crescenzodicecco3310]

man their improv jams must be incredible

[@bl00df4rt]

This was a killer performance. But man, Cheryl Waters is the best. I love seeing her love music.

[@kkosmosL7]

Their sound is so strange but yet so captivating; good shit!

[@augusts1]

Not strange if you listen to much alternative music. Check out Modest Mouse, Talking Heads, Gang of Four all of whom Squid draws major influences with their sound.

[@ElishaDavid]

@@augusts1 They remind me more of Ought than anything. With some Omni.

[@augusts1]

@@ElishaDavid Well if they sound like those 2 bands you mentioned then those 2 bands are influenced by the 3 bands I mentioned who are old school bands from the '70s, 80s & '90s who have influenced tons of bands since. Check them out, they are iconic.

[@Elduderino9097]

@@augusts1 look out guys, this guy knows all about music.

[@augusts1]

@@Elduderino9097 Who hurt you? A music teacher? I do know a thing or two about music since I've been into it since a kid & played various musical instruments over the years like piano, cello & violin & been in numerous choirs. Why are you getting butthurt about someone imparting music knowledge?

[@VitorAlvesgstv]

boy racers live is something else. coolest band on planet earth right now btw

[@zscz123]

100% agree with Cheryl. One of the best performances I've ever seen.

[@BrixSnBs]

Love Ollie's vocals and he's just so on point here. Sounds very effortless and the tones he produces are really nice for this type of music.

[@jimmyjazz95]

Ballsy choice from Ollie to wear a wool jumper and beanie throughout the set. Fantastic performance fuck yes Squid.

[@signifidelica2819]

Id wager none of them care too deeply about what theyre wearing compared to the music theyre making

[@origamistuffs]

Damn what a vocal performance, while playing the drums as well

[@Gouldius]

I've never seen a happier bass player.

[@fabsca1970]

Saw them and met them in person five years ago in Brighton at The Hope and Ruin and told them you are going to go the best of the best in music in the times to come. Everything was already there. We were around 30 people in the room. They were.supporting Tracy Bryant...... What a night.

[@Oncoming_storm]

What a superb set. Squid are leading the way. I hope they make it down to AU/NZ when the borders open

[@gregatronn]

I listen to squid at least once a day since bright green field came out. Had no idea that would be the case, I love these dudes charisma and ability to be completely in tune with one another, and still comes off so refreshing and inspiring to any and all musicians. Shouts to KEXP !

[@DillrodProductions]

all these dudes are so immensely likeable and down to earth, which makes the brilliance of the music they create so much more enjoyable. I can think of a few bands that carry themselves as if they know they’re creating something brilliant and come off as smug about it, and the music those kind of people make is always more mediocre than they think it is. a good heart goes a long way and these guys all have it.

[@mateus_patu]

You said everything

[@sirene1976]

perfectly said. what other bands do you recommend listening to?

[@adrenochrome3853]

I've always loved the outro to boy racers and man did they ever do it justice here. feels so much like a modern echoes

[@Gaztronaut]

Great session. Squid are from my home town, Brighton, UK. Loads of cool bands here at the moment, such as Penelope Isles, Melt Plastic Group and King Lagoon's Flying Swordfish Dance Band...

[@mm111303]

This set just broke a big chunk of pandemic crust off from my soul.

[@willoverdoseonmusic]

great comment, yes

[@anibrown5374]

lucky to see band in between lock-downs in London. Also try Deathcrash.

[@tyler_keeble]

Narrator is such a masterpiece! Was easily my favorite track from 2021

[@willoverdoseonmusic]

this is one of the best live performances of all time, holy shit this needs more attention, this is some pinnacle art type stuff

[@kai_loms127]

Madmen. Absolute madmen the lot of them. But they’re all so freakin talented and unique. I loved when Oliver started briefly playing the drums with his foot and while standing up! Thank you for this wonderful performance!

[@RichardTongeman]

That kick made me laugh

[@SilouanSea]

I have to agree. This is one of the best live performances I've ever seen!

[@progerwaters4992]

Who are you talking to freak

[@ratso1192]

@@progerwaters4992 dude, why so mean

[@strauss_]

So the lead singer is also the drummer, that makes a lot of sense now when I listen to the sheer talent that is squid

[@brightestblue19971]

Squid just let slip that they're recording their second KEXP session

[@vangledosh]

Saw these guys live at Troxy Arena, they are phenomenal. Probably one of the best live acts I've ever seen

[@noramurphy5367]

I love squid, so glad to see them on kexp!!!

[@inside1283]

Honestly as much as Spotify may piss me off at times, I’ll never forget how it recommended me Squid’s town centre ep. Changed my life

[@iiivanoeee651]

lets gooo!! best album of 2021 i swear

[@poidsleger]

a b s o l u t e l y

[@theterrymeister]

This performance was lit af. I can't even imagine the vibe when they perform on tour.

[@mainbreakfast]

Squid you guys are great! Singing drummers are the best

[@luigimurri4237]

This performance could be an EP, without a doubt. It's great to revisit!

[@joeyt6089]

I just discovered these guys from a Spotify recommendation and decided to see what they look like live. I'm absolutely stunned.

[@christian-ju3wq]

this performance of narrator is immaculate

[@JordansAnalysis]

This performance of Narrator is one of the best things I’ve ever seen. For some reason that song always reminds me of the TV show Black Mirror. Very London-y sound

[@relientk182]

One of the best bands I've witnessed live

[@McRyach]

Thank you KEXP. I just discovered awesome band. And got tickets to their show in Portland!

[@rhulorules]

La música de Squid es el soundtrack perfecto de un hombre común cayendo en pequeños episodios de locura durante su día.

[@joseresendiz3814]

Qué hay Mack Papi?

[@MinutoIndie]

SQUID!!!! COME TO BRAZIL

[@caiomenudo]

kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk Nunca falha

[@0cramoi]

SQUID COME O BRASIL

[@ffwlpe]

chega mais 🦑!

[@LiopleurodonFerox]

well, there it is

[@guilhermevideira1]

Lula, come to england

[@royalewcheese11]

THE DAY HAS FINALLY ARRIVED!

[@RavenSWE]

I’ve never seen somebody own a triangle on this level before 😂 on a serious note, unbelievable performance, talent is just oozing out of every one of them

[@NullAndVoidEmpire]

"Documentary Filmmaker," is like music-programming to my ears 😍

[@itsthursday1851]

Saw them a couple days ago at the Regent, their energy was unreal. Their live sound was suuuuuper tight.

[@etph1997]

Love their creativity, you can tell every member of that band enjoys what they're doing!

[@aguadehorchatamx]

YESSSSSSSS THANKS FOR BRINGING SQUID TO KEXP

[@Akatosh86]

as much as I love Squid, I never bothered to geek out enough to find out about their names and I'm just amazed to discover it's one of those few bands where the drummer is also the singer! Another testament to this band's (and Ollie Judge's personally) sheer talent

[@ryanellis424]

This is like... the best performance of anything I've ever seen

[@futariTV]

This was the first time i saw/heard something from this band. And omg this was unbelieveable. what a great sound, what atmosphere these guys create! And i really love this voice of the singer.

[@ulisesgutierrez8737]

The guy playing the triangle, didn’t see it coming. Great band, amazing performance!

[@GarethJohnson]

No-one expects THE TRIANGLE! :) (it was very cool)

[@cruxofthecookie]

That triangle was _tight af_ !

[@ulisesgutierrez8737]

@@cruxofthecookie yeah man, totally! Really impressive

[@CitrusValleyy]

the kick drums sounds amazing in this mix

[@geofflee6038]

I love this band and looking forward to seeing them in Birmingham UK soon, I also love the lady who fronts KEXP, she is a pure, lovely person and all bands seem to respect and love her....

[@ethanhahahaha]

Cheryl's description was literally me the first time I ever heard this band, amazing performance

[@awkwardphrase1962]

This is my first time hearing this band but they definitely made a fan out of me this performance was inspiring

[@waz3128]

This could be the most exciting time for uk rock music since the early 80s. What these kids ( Squid, Shame, Black Midi, Fontaines DC) are creating is so new. It boggles me how they all sing like Mark E Smith without probably ever hearing of The Fall. Maybe they were fans of Protomartyr and Preoccupations. Whatever it is, it just feels so organic and they all seem to be influenced by what their contemporaries are doing and not trying to rehash something from the past. Each one have all forged their own unique sound and identity and Im loving it.

[@sambritton2019]

Exactly this.

[@pandaman1800]

Fontaines DC are Irish

[@jasonmonaghan5003]

Exactly Irish just like murder capital

[@ramn_]

Probably i already watch this performance more than 20 times. Just amazing.

[@kildogery]

Fulfilling their potential like absolute champs.

[@jeffdunn837]

narrator genuinely was the best song of 2021

[@Tails7212]

This has to be the most exciting British band in decades

[@jackvanbenthuysen]

Ollie Judge has the be the best vocalist I've ever heard

[@dada_man]

Reminds me a bit of The Fall's Mark Smith.

[@dada_man]

I'm further into the show now … he reminds a *lot* of Smith.

[@eliasmsv3156]

A lot of David Byrne vibes i feel. Especially in their remain in light era

[@memphiskash]

this right here is a real band. all these guys are insanely talented. so excited to see them grow

[@DireWolf271]

I keep coming back to watch this performance

[@broshmosh]

This whole sound activated my fight/flight response lol. What a rush. So strange!

[@jordanalfie5197]

Third time I’ve watched this already! One of the best performances I’ve ever seen! Shoutout to the cameramen/editor/mixer for providing such an immersive watch too. Incredible stuff

[@kludgybrains3459]

Coolest thing I've seen all year. On another level... no words..

[@jomofo42]

Amazing talent, passion and energy! So rare to find these daze...

[@joaofpl]

One of the best KEXP performances ever! Not that it surprises me, this band is unbelievable!

[@madremorelos1573]

Get you someone that treats you the way the pianist treats his mini gong 🥺

[@JPTQJR]

Bright Green Field is a damn masterpiece Glad Squid is getting recognition now

[@mosslelko3700]

I'm going to see them in Chicago next month and this made me so much more excited about it :)

[@tbangert2584]

Same here. Kind of obsessed with their sound at the moment. Metro will be ideal place to catch them.

[@xavoskate]

Lucky !