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Florence Shaw
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About Florence Shaw
British vocalist and lyricist Florence Shaw is best known for her work with the post-punk band Dry Cleaning. She joined the London band in early 2018 after being invited to a rehearsal, where she was recorded speaking over the instrumentals. In May 2018, she performed live for the first time. Shaw has released three albums with the band: New Long Leg (2021), Stumpwork (2022), and Secret Love (2026). Her spoken-word style is often described as conversational and deadpan. In addition to music, she works as a visual artist and has previously lectured in arts. Born in 1988, she is 37 or 38 years old. She has a slim build and blonde hair. Her Instagram following is about 9,000.
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How did Florence Shaw join Dry Cleaning?
She was invited to a rehearsal by the band in early 2018, where she was recorded speaking over instrumentals, and she performed live for the first time that May.
What other artistic roles does Florence Shaw have?
Beyond music, she is a visual artist and a former arts lecturer.
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- Shaw's recording debut with Dry Cleaning came from an impromptu rehearsal where she was captured speaking over the band's instrumentals.
- She has released three studio albums with Dry Cleaning: New Long Leg, Stumpwork, and Secret Love.
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