The name “Squid” came from the idea that when writing a song, you actually squirt ink on paper to express things you go through in your life. Much like the squid, that emits ink whenever it feels that something is wrong... Squid are Nir Geva (lead singer), Tal Levi (bassist) and Boaz Wolf (drummer)and our new guitar player Tal Rubinstein.
The Music
Squid's music combines high-end alternative rock and classic pop with touching lyrics. It wasn't until a few years ago that Israeli bands chose to start writing in English. Squid found out that they were not alone as the music scene had started to take a different and more open minded shape. Squid decided that English lyrics are more suitable for their music and will reach a bigger audience. Because of the band’s regional location, they were exposed to musical influences from Europe and the United States, as well as the Middle East, shaping Squid as a solid, colorful and unique band.
Squid grand prize winners on OurStage.com!
Squid’s song “Junky” was voted by fans for the best song out of more than 27,000 songs from all musical genres on OurStage.com and won the grand prize of 5000$. Also, It was the first time a band out of the USA had won the competition!
http://blog.ourstage.com/2008/07/01/tel-aviv-band-grabs-top-spot-for-june/
What we've been doing
Squid are working independently on many other projects. They have just completed their first album which was produced entirely by the band, including arrangements, recordings and mixing, giving it the band's touch from the first notes in the rehearsal room to the final tracks in the album. By the way, Squid have their own designing studio for logos, visual effects and promotional items..
Squid have also produced 5 music videos for their songs. Two more videos have been directed and produced by American film director Fredy Polania and will be a part of his new project “Cabras” which will be released by 2009.
The "Cabras" Project
20 world wide independent artists were chosen for the "Cabras" project and will unite for the official movie soundtrack. 20 music videos will be directed and shown to the world prior to the film. Squid are collaborating with director Fredy Polania on the soundtrack and will play a major role in the promotion of the film. More promotional features about the movie and the chosen bands in available on www.cabrassoundtrack.com.
Links
http://www.solstice.co.il/2008-03-11/israeli_albums_on_the_prowl
http://cdbaby.com/cd/squidmusic
http://www.myspace.com/squidmusic
More information about Squid is available on www.squid-music.com
Write to us squid@012.net.il
Or call Geva at: 972- 546-300-890
