With their latest single “Pill,” Divorce demonstrate their remarkable ability to blend disparate sounds into something cohesive and thrilling. Taken from their forthcoming debut album, Drive to Goldenhammer (out March 7th via Gravity/Capitol), this track is post-punk at its most melodic yet experimental, a five-minute journey through chaos, intimacy, and euphoria.
On one side, “Pill” brims with angular descending riffs and taut, funky rhythms, offering a cool, fractious energy that hints at a restless spirit. On the other, a melancholy piano interlude softens the track’s edges, matched by tender, vulnerable vocals that provide an introspective pause. These two distinct moods clash and coalesce into a euphoric mishmash, where Divorce’s creative juices spill out in front of them (and us).
The result is slightly schizophrenic but deliberately so, capturing the tension and release of self-discovery, longing, and connection. Co-vocalist and guitarist Tiger Cohen-Towell’s lyrics explore the thrill of being truly seen, queer experiences, and a transformative long-distance relationship. The unconventional three-part structure mirrors these themes, pulling listeners through shifting emotional landscapes before uniting them in a triumphant finale.
“Pill” follows the A-list BBC 6 Music singles “All My Freaks” and “Antarctica,” further solidifying Divorce’s reputation as one of the most exciting, boundary-pushing acts of the moment. Playful yet profound, chaotic yet composed, “Pill” is a standout offering from a band whose full-length debut promises to be as daring and dynamic as this singular track.
