Their debut album, “New Long Leg”, won universal praise and hit number four in the UK album charts – enough of an incentive for Dry Cleaning to immediately push on with their musical journey. The band had already started writing their second album before the first one was even released. Stumpwork is an ode to the joy of experimentation, blending vocals with sophisticated and complex guitar riffs. Dry Cleaning's music is daring, expansive and rich in nuance. Their lyrics don't just cover loss and separation, but also the myriad facets of human experience: the simple pleasures and minor hassles of life. Stories of the day-to-day trials of a beloved family turtle (‘Gary Ashby’) and the excited nervousness of visiting an otter (‘Kwenchy Kups’) are given the same intense attention. Ultimately, these stories convey a subtle but confident optimism and a lesson about the value of curiosity.