Squid Full Set | From The Basement

Watch Squid's full set here produced in collaboration with WeTransfer and Sonos Radio.
This set includes recordings of tracks from Squid's album "Bright Green Field".
00:00 - 07:34 - Boy Racers
07:34 - 11:39 - GSK
11:40 - 22:14 - Pamphlets
Read an exclusive interview with Squid on WePresent: we.tl/squidftb
Listen to the audio-only version of this episode exclusively on the From the Basement station on Sonos Radio.
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From The Basement features exclusive live music performances with some of the finest A list and emerging talent. The upcoming show will feature Nilüfer Yanya.
Previous shows include The White Stripes, Radiohead, Albert Hammond Jr., Beck, Jarvis Cocker, Sonic Youth, PJ Harvey, Mark E Smith, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Feist, Thundercat, José González, Gnarls Barkley, Iggy Pop and The Stooges, Fleet Foxes, The Raconteurs, Band of Horses, Queens of the Stone Age, and many many more.
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[@Sean-ie3wy]

I think their keys player isn't spoken about enough, the variation of layers and textures he adds to each song are just phenomenal.

[@snowgirl3522]

squid easily has some of the most inventive and tasteful use of synth in any modern rock/post punk band. all his choices in terms of sound design and playing are just great and suit their sound so well. plays a mean cowbell too

[@Shambles_44]

Mate he's incredible

[@KingOfJoshs]

Shout out arthur fr, he creates their sound

[@sentriesband]

his work on Narrator is fucking wild

[@nicholasparker.970]

Arthur is amazing!

[@ninjax9675]

i've always loved squid since i heard bright green field, but i never realized the singer was also the drummer. how could it get any cooler?

[@meowcula]

He's so dynamic too, adds a ton of energy and awesome

[@kevinfager.]

Honestly very cool. Percussive inclinations do favors for the singing. Not to mention all the other interesting things

[@Slammeronethousand]

Squid is without a doubt one of the best live bands working in the underground today

[@kode264]

It makes sense then, to play from the basement

[@iplaytenniscom]

They’re really not. No melody. Kitsch at best. Not much else.

[@yogevlevy2043]

@MaxSilver For sure, im really down for a live album

[@Walloflce]

@@kode264 this literally just cracked me the fuck up. thanks for the laugh!

[@clumsiii]

to me it sounds like conservatory kids with mad skills and no soul. But hey, i'm only 48, what do i know _Broadcast _Gang Gang Dance _Hood _Stina Nordenstam _VPN _Swirlies _Fuckin New Ronnies FNU ya... not sold. these guys have tone and attitude but something's missing

[@manuelfernandezgarcia978]

For a lot of musicians, this is the equivalent of appearing on The Simpson

[@asktheidiotgaming539]

The Simpson

[@moka8267]

Oh, you mean Morgan

[@kevinschulze5258]

So good, even better than the album. Britain is on fire right now. Squid, Black Country, Black MIDI, and Petrol Girls all dropping masterpieces lately.

[@mondegreen9709]

Britain is on fire in many ways right now.

[@somevelvettmourning]

Don't forget Dry Cleaning too! ☺️

[@AnarchyApple]

I'll die happy if I ever get to see Pamphlets live.

[@robertscribbins5420]

Unbelievable wasn't it. Hope they play it just like that in Brighton.

[@miguel-vo1cb]

saw them in toronto, truly one of the best bands to experience live

[@JG-qp9dl]

I watched it them play it live in Vancouver. It was awesome. And I died happy. I'm a happy ghost now.

[@AntoineBoucherikha]

Seen them in Lille, France. Best gig of my life. I am a sound designer btw.

[@temporarilydead3232]

Seen them twice in Bristol now! Up there in my top 5 gigs I've been to

[@ab763]

the best basement sesh since in rainbows

[@lfcwilli]

The idles set for me

[@hisyamm8482]

TKOL for me

[@makkietakkie]

And Warpaint’s session was really quite good

[@ab763]

@@lfcwilli call me a snob but i think idles really fell off. brutalism was one of the best punk records of the decade but they just kept loosing it more with each release.

[@ozziehackett663]

@@ab763 I think their newest album is amazing but not their best. joy is probably one of the best post punk albums in the past 10 years

[@mattwatsonthesecrethelicopters]

Brilliant. Proggy, noisy, uninhibited. Love it.

[@HANGINGOUTWITHAUDIOPHILES]

This is the first time I've come across Squid and I was glued to this. Just incredible focus and tonal range. So much to love about these lads. This new season of From the Basement is blowing my mind quite frankly !

[@jertspleen1464]

This version of pamphlets blows the studio version out of the water geez

[@Martinistatzengeil]

Holy shit what an experience, i love how the bassist is always smiling like "holy shit we are good"

[@jackoneil5804]

Laurie is very wholesome!

[@moontoon28]

This is the second band this year I’ve heard about because of this series, other being idles, that instantly went into my rotation

[@mistople]

Came here to say this. That idles set will go down in history as an all-time great.

[@guillermoramos744]

me too bruh

[@Samson518]

Amen to the Idles.

[@somevelvettmourning]

Yes!! Idles are bloody great, I've discovered both in the last 12 months and I truly believe we are currently living in the best period for music yet. Every single day I'm discovering amazing new artists and it brings me so much joy. I highly recommend checking out the bands Black Country New Road, Black Midi and Dry Cleaning as well if you're not familiar ☺️

[@dp6921]

Well that was sensational. I only wish it'd been twice as long.

[@gabrielemattii4950]

The instrumental before Pamphlets appears now to be the song After the Flash on their new album

[@sethvizcarra2481]

The sound of Squid is so freakin powerful...we are waiting for you here in Mexico!

[@jmbrow772]

Never a bad set at From The Basement. Squid delivers.

[@jimrolypoly9015]

That intro to Pamphlets is mint.

[@brettdevlin3441]

No idea that Ollie Judge was a singing drummer! Love this group even more now

[@DrTacoPHD665]

The gentle owl hoot when Ollie appears screaming into the mic at 0:11 is a fantastic moment

[@joeboonmusic4004]

One of those bands that make you proud to be part of British music... One of the best new bands in the world in my opinion.

[@kevinschulze5258]

Black midi and Black Country way better tho 👀

[@snowgirl3522]

@@kevinschulze5258 my brother music is not a competition

[@roryturner9773]

@@snowgirl3522 especially since those three bands are great friends lol

[@endocann]

@@kevinschulze5258 there are no comparisons between those three groups. They’re all unique and portray something a little different.

[@charliemarks4362]

Best FTB since In rainbows. This is generational talent.

[@brightestblue19971]

Cannot wait for the second album!!!

[@mrleahcim95]

Do you have any news about it ?

[@lewis2426]

One of the best bands around. Their live performances are off the scale 👏 🦑

[@sunsmeller5836]

Came back to this since the new record dropped, love that the sweet opening riff on Pamphlets here became a full song in After the Flash. Such an incredible band

[@FenixShephard]

The sythns add a whole other level of intensity to their music. Love it

[@bilboBaggins311]

You can’t overstate how good these guys are, when I saw their name come up on the basement I knew it was gonna be something else, you guys killed it as always 🙏

[@RadicalKevBot]

I have never heard this band before. I am transfixed! What explosive songs! Can’t wait to explore more, Thanks for the new tunes!

[@Slammeronethousand]

This is going to be unbelievable

[@sandmanlopez9920]

Just like you Max 😥 miss you bro

[@smittycb10]

At the end of 2021 I got to see these guys at the Empty Bottle in Chicago. Quite possibly one of the the best gigs I have ever been to.I have been going to gigs for over 30 years.

[@franlovelsimic8421]

So glad more people are getting acquainted with them, great band with a long way to go which makes them even more exciting. Plus these new live renditions just prove me point.

[@familiafaria6577]

Man, pamphlets is insanely good!!!

[@leascaart]

SQUID is what happens when you mix Talking Heads, Rage Against the Machine and Radiohead.

[@JDfanboy1]

Throw in XTC and Gang of Four and you are bang on

[@jaekwonthechef]

I get a lot of B-52s as well

[@orthostice]

Discovered them through this video. I’m an instant fan, this is serious talent

[@ok.fnva-4967]

And this is only their first album wtf ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kebab_boi]

What a delightful surprise. Thank you.

[@Ranakade]

I swear British bands never disappoint when it comes to rock, indie or alternative.❤

[@fantanoisdead]

dude, i just really love the ed sheeran's side project

[@kida4313]

Found them to be a challenging listen at first, but really enjoy them now.

[@alejandroquiles8922]

The camera tracking shot at 18:25 is perfection

[@RobHurd]

Utterly compelling. A fantastic performance.

[@daves7086]

Really like that intro to pamphlets. Hope to see Squid experiment with different sounds in the future. They're a band that could just as easily put out an instrumental album. Talented lads

[@TheCooper109]

OMG what a performance! I had never heard of them before I saw this as a link from WeTransfer! Such great band and the fact they’re signed to Warp makes them even cooler! 🤩

[@connorm7005]

First time hearing this band. Incredible

[@mesrineqcc.2086]

one of the bands that gives me hope in music !

[@arrolate]

My man what a show

[@bass747]

Thank you for this! I've been wanting more live footage of Squid. They are the show I most want to see and I hope they're back in the U.S. soon

[@ryomichael]

Thank you God! I prayed for More Cowbell and you answered!

[@christiananderson6761]

these dudes have one of the most interesting sounds around these days. so fuckin cool

[@caseysweat9449]

"I don't go outside" Finally a band that gets me

[@Necky_E2]

Omg never heard of squid until watching this live session...unbelievable energy.. can't get enough of pamphlets, love it...

[@pevvyndrake]

With this quantity of equipment, pedals, and effects, still sounding like a studio recording, means each member is operating with at the very least two brains worth of human being

[@bargainboymakem1]

I fell out of love with music quite a while ago. Squid are bringing me right back in. Pretty much every song is a belter. I can't understand why their KZbin posts have so few views.

[@PAHVID]

Whoa! Hadn’t heard of these guys. Will be checking them out for sure!

[@thejuniormafia]

This has got to be the best live versions of these songs on the internet

[@TheSteevo123]

Absolutely phenomenal.

[@romz1]

Never heard of this band but really enjoyed this. Will be keeping an eye out for any gigs

[@josephrobertson1115]

I think GSK might be the greatest performance of any song ever!!! 🤯

[@racsopaez6588]

First time I listen to this band. All I gotta say is: W O W! 👏

[@sidspong9306]

So crazy to hear the beginnings of After The Flash here, needs to be labelled!! Makes me think this song was somewhat of a centerpiece of the new album. Not gonna lie but the albums version doesn't come close to their live capabilities. I don't mind that though. Long live Squid

[@gilbert3783]

BLACK SQUIDI NEW ROAD PLS

[@signifidelica2819]

The drummer is a living cartoon character, its amazing

[@pantalaemon]

Heh, so, i was at a festival earlier this year where Squid were playing, and the next day Thom Yorke and Jonny Greenwood's (and Nigel Godrich's, who, i think, produces the Basement sessions?) band The Smile were playing. The singer from squid said he'd love to see them but that he also feels intimidated because they are like Squid -- but much better. I think considering Nigel invited them to the Basement, the guys in the Smile probably wouldn't agree with that.

[@jm4663]

I've come back to this set like 10 times in the past week. So guuuuud

[@jbugthewolf118]

Unreal levels of tightness and energy as always. Songs seem to be getting better and better, this GSK is the best i've heard, i prefer to the album mix. Love you squiddy boys.

[@joshuadylancampbell]

watching Radiohead ftb was/is one of the best "live" musical experiences I have witnessed...to quote the woman I was dating at the the time who was not that familiar with Radiohead but had/has fantastic taste in music...at the end stated quote "I don't think I have ever savored music before"

[@Toasty_Britches]

Holy hell this was a mindblowing set and I'm drinking it like wine. Keep this shit up.

[@roksum41]

always love a singing drummer

[@advantagist]

Pamphlets intro is just mezmerizing

[@mattdrummond3552]

It’s a full-fledged song called After The Flash and it’s on their upcoming album that comes out in June!

[@bliztersargentina2662]

been waiting for this. great band man

[@tennies9002]

Absolutely lovely

[@mushroomjesus2068]

Been following them for so many fucking years. Couldnt be happier for them

[@mattdrummond3552]

Hell yeah Squid

[@fredly71]

Can’t stop watching this.

[@thejawshop-AdventureRecording]

Never heard of them. Instant fan

[@sarahn6468]

Wow, these gents are stellar. Just awesome.

[@Pj676]

major XTC vibes

[@BigHeartMusicOfficial]

this is theater and music wrapped into one in a way i've never seen before. so sick

[@TuhanRock]

GREAT, now i need black midi and bcnr

[@ProgGoblin]

er, whart??

[@vineperson7659]

This was awesome! What a great sound.

[@BDJSessions]

Man you guys are carving something kool there.. bits of XTC some of my fav past... loving it.. if you're in Auson the Sunny Coast look us up!

[@MichaelBecerraFOREVER]

Joel Haver so talented

[@eldudereeno77]

Shit is legit. Play em loud and often. Pamphlets is my current soundtrack to speeding over the Gandy Bridge from Tampa into St. Pete.

[@martingiovannella]

WAS WAITING FOR THIS ONE 🧱

[@LookSimplyDifferent]

this band is seriously talented

[@mesrineqcc.2086]

ill be watching this tomorrow !! thanks alot ! :)

[@Elizabethlc26]

im waiting for the second album, squid!!!

[@asktheidiotgaming539]

That new gsk outro is fantastic

[@rederickfroders1978]

These guys are fucking awesome

[@scottboyd3838]

Oh wow! How have I never heard of this band, what a performance

[@querolloguey]

This is just god damn magnificent hah. I wanna see them live so bad

[@stodgymclovin2235]

Yo what the hell is this band? I love this! :)

[@pra.]

The end of “pamphlets” my god

[@Shambles_44]

Jesus Christ Pamphlets is a masterpiece

[@YogawithShaun]

Oingo Boingo Meets Horse The Band Love the Style!!!

[@hydrefwilliams8313]

THIS IS THE SHIT. LONG LIVE SQUID

[@ScottSmith-ik3on]

Forge your way forward versus relying heavily on the past: a process I'm very much looking forward to.

[@fotisgeorgakis6286]

Awesome

[@espenandersen3138]

great sounds!

[@geraldcalifornia5923]

DAMN I JUST DISCOVER THIS BAND VERY NICE ATMOSPHERE AND RYTHM! NICE ANS SMOOTH AND PSYCHODELIC

[@samachell]

wtf this gsk is so good