The Divisions are an Indie four-piece from London, formed in 2019. With a sound that merges Britpop, Grunge, and 00s Indie rock, they have quickly made a name for themselves on the vibrant London music scene.
The band’s origins trace back to university halls, where Jim Talbott (Vocals/Guitar) and Will Oliveira (Lead Guitar) discovered their shared love for seminal Rock and Roll acts such as Oasis, Jimi Hendrix, The Ramones, and The Smashing Pumpkins. This mutual appreciation for classic rock inspired them to start writing primitive bedroom demos, with the vision of forming a band.
As their ideas took shape, Oliveira brought his bartending colleague Ben Phillips (Bass Guitar/Backing Vocals) into the fold. Following the departure of their original drummer, the band posted an online ad seeking a new powerhouse behind the kit. Reece Godfrey (Drums) was the first to respond and impressed the group during his first practice session. With Godfrey on board, The Divisions began to refine their early demos and develop their unique sound.
In the summer of 2019, The Divisions burst onto the London live music scene, playing at iconic venues such as Water Rats, St. Moritz, and the Spice of Life. Their dynamic performances and diverse sound quickly garnered attention, marking them as a band to watch in the indie music landscape.
The Divisions – Jim, Reece, Will, Ben
The band’s live sound draws from the gritty yet swirling guitar tones of Oasis and The Verve, with thumping, grooving bass lines and a heavy, powerful drum section.
The band spent 2023 finishing off their debut EP which is scheduled for release this year. The first single, “Middle Ground,” will be released on June 28th, followed by the full EP on August 2nd.