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English post-punk band Dry Cleaning drop their new album Secret Love tomorrow.
The group’s third ensemble showcases them diving into the rock avant-garde scene, as it blends a range of influences from 80’s US punk to the playful no wave genre sounds, centring on the theme of trust.
The lead single off the album titled Hit My Head All Day released in September last year.
“The song is about manipulation of the body and mind,” lead singer Florence Shaw explained.
“The lyrics were initially inspired by the use of misinformation on social media. There are powerful people that seek to influence our behaviour for their own gain,” she added.
“I find it hard to read people’s intentions and decide who to trust, even in everyday life. It’s easy to fall under the influence of a sinister stranger who seems like a friend.”
The album’s cover was designed by Scotland-based Canadian artist Erica Eyres and depicts the frontwoman having her eye washed by someone largely out of frame.
Formed in 2017, the quartet consists of guitarist Tom Dowse, bassist Lewis Maynard, and drummer Nick Buxton alongside vocalist Florence.
Their debut full-length project titled New Long Leg (2021) was received with critical acclaim, earning a score of 86 out of 100 from review aggregator Metacritic.
Its follow-up titled Stumpwork (2022) earned the quartet their first Grammy Award in 2024 for best recording package.
