As they say, third time’s the charm, and Squid does anything but disappoint with finding yet another dimension to dive into musically and lyrically.Much like their previous albums, it feels like dipping into a dystopian world, different in style but with the same goal of criticizing society. Experimenting more with synths and creating more unusual sounds, Squid’s newest album ‘Cowards’ feels like a dark tale, where the music leads the listener through a modern upside-down dreamworld, neither escaping nor being fully there.
Squid consists of vocalist and drummer Ollie Judge, guitarists Louis Borlase and Anton Pearson, with Laurie Nankivell on bass and trumpets and Arthur Leadbetter on keyboard. The Brighton-formed band has been around for nearly 10 years now and their longtime bond shows in their music. With their unique musical vibe and dark but honest lyrics, the songs speak for themselves.