Daily Edit | Jan 13

Where 2021 debut ‘New Long Leg’ was Dry Cleaning establishing themselves and 2022 follow-up ‘Stumpwork’ was them refining their sound, this third effort ‘Secret Love’ finds the outfit taking a suitable side-step, to find a sweet spot between the familiar and the new. It wouldn’t be Dry Cleaning without the deadpan delivery of Florence Shaw - and her often stream-of-consciousness lyrical turns - and ultimately the record’s appeal is, naturally, determined by one’s preexisting regard for this and the wiry post-punk sounds over which she vocally meanders. But, for those with such predilections, the band opting for Cate Le Bon to take on production duties offers an - if not fresh, then comfortably renewed - extra layer to dive into. -DIY

1 / 13 / 2026

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