The Pill (Independent Venue Week)

“The sky’s the limit for this punk duo” – God is in the TV
“Accidental punk heroes The Pill turn social media mischief into musical gold” – DORK Mag

In a world still shaken by online misogyny and narrow ideas of femininity, The Pill are the defiant, irreverent voice Gen Z punk has been waiting for. Formed by Lily Hutchings (vocals/guitar) and Lottie Massey (vocals/bass), the Isle of Wight duo have spent the past few years honing their riotous blend of satire, sarcasm, and spitfire punk into something entirely their own. Now, they’re ready to unleash it with the release of their self-titled debut EP, a sold-out UK headline tour, and a run of shows with Green Day, The Hives, Panic Shack, HotWax, plus appearances at over 30 UK (including Great Escape, Isle of Wight, BBC Introducing stage at Reading/ Leeds) and European festivals throughout 2025. Plus support from 6Music’s Steve Lamacq, Dork, Clash and more.

What began as a joke, a fake band dreamed up after school, has evolved into one of the most exciting new acts in British punk. The Pill’s sharp commentary and sub-two-minute bangers are turning heads across the globe with influences from The Slits and Beastie Boys, to the fearless attitude of Amy Winehouse. Their music lands hard both sonically and thematically. The duo now play the Facebar as part of Independent Venue Week.

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