Dry Cleaning

Formed in South London in 2017, Dry Cleaning comprise Florence Shaw (vocals), Tom Dowse (guitar), Lewis Maynard (bass) and Nick Buxton (drums). Rather than traditional singing, Shaw delivers her lyrics in a cool, almost sermon-like spoken style, while the band builds a minimalist yet tightly wound post-punk backdrop that echoes the spirit of acts such as Wire and Joy Division.

Following their early EPs “Sweet Princess” (2018) and “Boundary Road Snacks and Drinks” (2019), Dry Cleaning broke through to a wider audience with their acclaimed debut album “New Long Leg” (2021), produced by John Parish, earning widespread critical praise and multiple award nominations. Its successor “Stumpwork” (2022) further expanded their sonic palette and went on to win a Grammy Award for Best Recording Package in 2024. At the start of 2026, the band released their third studio album “Secret Love”, a record that further solidified their singular voice and standing on the contemporary scene.