Swirling swells of melancholy occasionally give way to passionate aggression, Mind of a Squid’s fresh, spontaneous, and ever-evolving sound always gives a nod to its improvisational roots while delivering solid songs with unforgettable grooves. While playing with the concepts of electronica, rock and jazz, Mind of a Squid meld together to create a huge, sweeping music that defies genre restrictions.
Over the past three years, MoaS have been distilling their unique influences into a powerful, unified sound; melancholic swells give way to passionate aggression, taking the listener to emotional heights and depths. . The band has just completed work on their forthcoming album, "Wish". With bed tracks recorded live off the floor at Chemical Sound in Toronto and enhanced by the sonic wizardry of the Atomic Cosmonaut, MoaS integrate driving beats and chunky guitars with atmospheric soundscapes and dynamic vocals. Evolving from where the lush debut album "Down Low" left off, Mind of a Squid's follow-up sees the band expanding upon their signature textured sound - more grooves and heavier riffs intertwine to produce songs of epic proportions. With its cross-genre appeal, this album is sure to be welcomed by a wide range of music lovers. . With a successful cross-Canada tour behind them and plans for more touring ahead, Mind of a Squid continue their momentum. Their innovative style has gained them a large fan base in Toronto and surrounds while the album “Down Low” has garnered critical acclaim and airplay across Canada and Europe.
Moody, spacey, electronically influenced Post-Rock from the ocean floor. Mogwai, Godspeed You Black Emperor, Pink Ployd, Miles Davis, Portisehead, Radiohead, Blonde Readhead, A Silver Mt. Zion, Low, Sigur Ros, Tool, Tortoise, Stereolab, Air