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Dry Cleaning share new single ‘Scratchcard Lanyard’
It’s the South London group’s first release on 4AD.
Good news, pals. Dry Cleaning are back!
Sharing new track ‘Scratchcard Lanyard’ today, the South London quartet’s latest is their first release on label 4AD. Explaining more about the new track, Dry Cleaning say, “In the search for your true calling in life, it’s easy to try so many things that you end up confused. It can lead to an enormous build-up of frustration. You may fantasise about exacting revenge upon your real or imagined enemies. Ephemeral things and small-scale escapist experiences can provide some relief!”
Revisit our interview with them for our Class of 2020 issue now.
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