“We signed up for this right?” said every Divorcee to their anti-counter-partner. Here, Divorcee is a little bit different. In cooperation after their break up, Yoni Wolf (of WHY?) and his ex-girlfriend, Anna Stewart, team-up once again, but under the roof of SONG, and not romance. Through Divorcee, Yoni Wolf decides to access his more musical side, stepping out from the vocal-light, and fronting on all the instrumentals and background music, letting Anna Stewart croon out serenely serious and raw lyrics over it all. And what an authority she commands, bubbling at the brim in “Thoughts of a Man,” yet patiently composed, ripping on the man (Yoni Wolf, potentially/assumable) that put her in this state of writing.
Yet, it’s a beautiful thing to celebrate something that most-likely harnesses loads of negative energy. But what’s the best way to actively expel negativity? Sing as LOUD as fucking possible on the ride home from wherever it is you felt an exit was needed. You try it. Listen to Divorcee’s “Thoughts of a Man” for the ninth time. Nod to Yoni Wolf’s bass licks and steady drumming. Memorize Anne’s lyrics. Feel free to shout them, if need be. It’s all about the release, which is what Divorcee is doing on a six-song Self Titled EP out on Joyful Noise Recordings next Tuesday (August 5)!! Enjoy it on your way out:
Also, just to throw it out there, the promo photo I used above is not only brilliant, but no SHIT Anna Stewart broke a leg singing on these tracks! Mend it, girlfriend.
• Yoni Wolf: http://whywithaquestionmark.com
• Joyful Noise Recordings: http://www.joyfulnoiserecordings.com