Life's most cringe-worthy moments deserve their own soundtrack, and
The Pill have appointed themselves as chief composers of the uncomfortable. Their debut EP - fittingly titled 'The EP' - bundles together their string of infectious singles with new track '
POSH' to create a perfectly formed snapshot of why they've become one of the UK's most exciting new bands.
Opening with 'POSH', the Isle of Wight duo immediately showcase their talent for wrapping sharp social commentary in irresistible hooks. The track's tongue-in-cheek take on class tourism and party personas - "No babe, don't cum on that, it's Gucci" - deftly demonstrates their knack for finding humour in social dynamics while keeping the energy cranked to eleven.
Across the six tracks, Lily and Lottie's dual vocals ping-pong between sweet (often sarcastic) melodic moments and urgent calls to arms, while their instrumental interplay creates controlled chaos that's incredibly danceable. '
Scaffolding Man' exemplifies this balance perfectly - its jumpy guitar riffs and playful narrative about unexpected encounters manage to be both pointed and really very funny.
'
Money Mullet' continues their winning streak of commentaries; what starts as a straightforward critique of dodgy 'dos evolves into a meditation on identity and social conformity. '
Problem' and '
Bale of Hay' carry the same urgent energy that made them standout singles, their scuzzy guitar work and hook-laden melodies proving just as effective in the context of a larger release.
