Kevin Honold’s “Honey” landed on January 10, 2026, and it feels like stepping into a warm room after being outside too long. It’s indie pop rock with a deep groove at its core, comfortable, confident, and lowkey addictive. No flash, no overreaching moments. Just feel, flavor, and closeness.
The song was written in winter, and you can hear that contrast immediately. Cold outside, cozy inside. “Honey” lives in that sun-soaked headspace you drift into when you’re craving warmth, skin-to-skin energy, and life slowing down just a bit. Kevin leans hard into sensory details, taste, scent, texture, without turning it into spectacle. Lines like “Scent goes straight on to my brain / With a hint of cinnamon” and “A little spicy like cayenne” don’t just paint pictures, they pull you into the moment. It’s intimate, but grounded. Confident, not loud.
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The chorus hits with ease. “A little bit of pure honey” becomes both a feeling and a person, something sweet that cuts through the dark and makes everything lighter. There’s a calm optimism here that feels earned, not forced. Even when the world feels heavy, this song stays soft and steady.
Production-wise, “Honey” keeps it real in the best way. Every sound comes from real players. Kevin handles the arrangements, guitar, saxophone, and vocals, working with producer and engineer Pat Noon at Eight16 Recording. The focus is clearly on groove and human touch. The sax lines slide in smoothly, adding warmth without stealing the spotlight, while the rhythm locks in just enough to keep your head nodding.
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“Honey” fits perfectly on indie pop, indie rock, and chill groove playlists. It’s a winter song that feels like summer, a slow burn you throw on during late nights, morning coffee, or long drives when you want something smooth but alive. Kevin Honold isn’t chasing trends here. He’s chasing feeling, and that’s exactly why “Honey” sticks.
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