{"id":42764,"date":"2025-05-28T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-28T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/?p=42764"},"modified":"2025-05-27T20:28:41","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T00:28:41","slug":"the-pill-drop-their-wildly-good-debut-the-ep-new-track-posh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/?p=42764","title":{"rendered":"The Pill drop their wildly good debut \u2018The EP\u2019 + new track \u2018POSH\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Say hello (again) to&nbsp;<strong>The Pill<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2014 the no-rules, all-thrills punk duo who\u2019ve been raising eyebrows and starting mosh pits since their first banger dropped last year. Now they\u2019re back with&nbsp;The EP, a riotous, six-track intro to their world, and it comes with a brand-new chaotic anthem,&nbsp;<strong><em>POSH<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Out now on all the usual streamy places \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/drystonepress.cmail20.com\/t\/y-l-qlylrjd-hleddthjd-r\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Spotify<\/a>&nbsp;\/&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/drystonepress.cmail20.com\/t\/y-l-qlylrjd-hleddthjd-y\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Apple Music<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/drystonepress.cmail20.com\/t\/y-l-qlylrjd-hleddthjd-y\/\">&nbsp;<\/a>, you know the drill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">So, what\u2019s \u2018POSH\u2019 all about?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s the scoop straight from Lottie and Lily: \u201c<em>Written on a night out, about a night out. \u2018POSH\u2019 is drawn from the point of view of the messy, bratty, party girl personas we put on for a laugh after a few too many drinks. It\u2019s a wild, stupid, parody of ourselves and our music.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Basically, it\u2019s a late-night dance-floor confessional filtered through shredded guitars, punchy drums, and tongue-in-cheek chaos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: POSH\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/5QsLKHcGyasVaZEfwtFYAw?utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s on&nbsp;\u2018The EP\u2019?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Everything that\u2019s been blowing up your feed the last year:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>POSH<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bale Of Hay<\/strong>&nbsp;(the one that started it all)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scaffolding Man<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Problem<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Money Mullet<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Woman Driver<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Each track packs their signature mix of snarling punk, big fun, and razor-sharp social jabs. Expect raucous commentary on everything from class and gender roles to mullets and motorways. It\u2019s cheeky, it\u2019s loud, it\u2019s smart \u2014 it\u2019s The Pill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Catch Them Live \u2013 If You Can<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fresh from a sweaty set at&nbsp;<strong>The Great Escape<\/strong>, support slots with&nbsp;<strong>Big Special<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>HotWax<\/strong>, and a current run with&nbsp;<strong>Panic Shack<\/strong>, The Pill are rolling hard into summer. They\u2019ll headline&nbsp;<strong>The Grace in London<\/strong>&nbsp;on&nbsp;<strong>June<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>18<\/strong> \u2014 their first proper London headline gig. Don\u2019t sleep on this one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More UK dates are also on the cards for September, so mark your calendars (and maybe buy some earplugs).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Upcoming Dates:<\/strong><br>28 May \u2013 The Garage, London (with Panic Shack)<br>18 June \u2013&nbsp;<em>Headline show<\/em>&nbsp;at The Grace, London<br>24 July \u2013 Truck Festival<br>25 July \u2013 Deer Shed Festival<br>31 July \u2013 Wilderness Festival<br>1 August \u2013 Camp Bestival<br>22 August \u2013 Victorious Festival<br>24 September \u2013 Oporto, Leeds<br>25 September \u2013 Nice N Sleazy, Glasgow<br>27 September \u2013 Head Of Steam, Newcastle<br>29 September \u2013 The Louisiana, Bristol<br>30 September \u2013 YES (The Basement), Manchester<br>1 October \u2013 The Joiners, Southampton<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Praise for The Pill<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAbsolutely authentic.\u201d \u2013 Dork<br>\u201cThe no-holds-barred, no-fucks-given duo who marry serious shredding with a hefty dose of fun.\u201d \u2013 DIY<br>\u201cEmpowering.\u201d \u2013 Clash<br>\u201cMaking mischief and embracing fun.\u201d \u2013 Under The Radar<br>\u201cAddictively balanced between scuzzy, jumpy guitars and sweet, soft moments.\u201d \u2013 The Line Of Best Fit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stay Connected<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drystonepress.cmail20.com\/t\/y-l-qlylrjd-hleddthjd-t\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">thepillband.com<\/a>&nbsp;\/<a href=\"https:\/\/drystonepress.cmail20.com\/t\/y-l-qlylrjd-hleddthjd-i\/\">&nbsp;<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/drystonepress.cmail20.com\/t\/y-l-qlylrjd-hleddthjd-i\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Instagram<\/a>&nbsp;\/<a href=\"https:\/\/drystonepress.cmail20.com\/t\/y-l-qlylrjd-hleddthjd-d\/\">&nbsp;<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/drystonepress.cmail20.com\/t\/y-l-qlylrjd-hleddthjd-d\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">TikTok<\/a>&nbsp;\/<a href=\"https:\/\/drystonepress.cmail20.com\/t\/y-l-qlylrjd-hleddthjd-h\/\">&nbsp;<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/drystonepress.cmail20.com\/t\/y-l-qlylrjd-hleddthjd-h\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Youtube<\/a>&nbsp;\/&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/drystonepress.cmail20.com\/t\/y-l-qlylrjd-hleddthjd-k\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Spotify<\/a>&nbsp;\/&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/drystonepress.cmail20.com\/t\/y-l-qlylrjd-hleddthjd-u\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Apple Music<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drystonepress.cmail20.com\/t\/y-l-qlylrjd-hleddthjd-o\/\"><\/a>Go stream&nbsp;\u2018The EP,\u2019 scream the lyrics at your bedroom walls, and get yourself to a gig. The Pill are just getting started.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Say hello (again) to&nbsp;The Pill&nbsp;\u2014 the no-rules, all-thrills punk duo who\u2019ve been raising eyebrows and starting mosh pits since their first banger dropped last year. <a class=\"mh-excerpt-more\" href=\"https:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/?p=42764\" title=\"The Pill drop their wildly good debut \u2018The EP\u2019 + new track \u2018POSH\u2019\">[&#8230;]<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":42767,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"_wpas_customize_per_network":false},"categories":[22,23,25,28,30,1907],"tags":[12687,12686,12209,1245],"class_list":["post-42764","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guitar-rock","category-indie","category-live","category-music","category-new-release","category-news","tag-posh","tag-the-ep","tag-the-pill","tag-tour-dates"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cultureaddicts.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_4063-e1748391763154.jpeg?fit=547%2C420&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2B2TV-b7K","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":42015,"url":"https:\/\/cultureaddicts.com\/?p=42015","url_meta":{"origin":42764,"position":0},"title":"The Technicolors return: Rocking the scene with \u2018Posh Spice\u2019","author":"cultureaddicts","date":"April 22, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"The Technicolors burst back into the spotlight with their first new tune in four years\u2014Posh Spice. 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