Kevin Honold finds the sweet spot on “Honey”
Kevin Honold’s “Honey” arrives like sunlight cutting through a long winter, warm, reassuring, and quietly powerful. Written during a dark Seattle season while dreaming of summer and human connection, the track captures that restless ache for light and touch. It’s groove-driven indie pop rock at heart, but it moves with a deeper pulse, one that reflects Honold’s self-described “Rhythmic Rock” ethos. It lives in the moment, and overall, sincerely left us with a massive grin on our faces.
The song opens with an acoustic foundation that immediately feels intimate, as if the listener has stepped into the room while it’s being played. From there, the arrangement grows with purpose. Subtle rhythmic details keep the track in motion, while tasteful horn lines add texture and lift, bringing a soulful warmth that feels both classic and fresh. Nothing here feels overworked. As the song goes, it never ceases to grow and really caps off wonderfully with a guitar solo that sets everything up for a perfect finish.
Honold’s vocal performance is 100% the centerpiece, delivered with conviction and a vulnerability. There’s a conversational honesty in his tone, the kind that makes the lyrics feel super natural and organic. You can hear an artist who has spent years learning how to tell the truth in his writing, confronting himself and letting go of fear in favor of clarity. The emotion never feels forced, and the optimism that runs through the track feels earned when you listen to the lyricism closely.
Lyrically, the song leans into themes of connection and closeness without slipping into cliché. There’s a sense of yearning, an understanding that intimacy is something you grow toward rather than demand. The writing is strong and direct, anchored in everyday feeling, and that grounded approach makes the song feel ultimately positive.
Musically, the track balances highs and lows with ease. The groove keeps things unbelievably fun, while dynamic shifts in the arrangement give the song room to breathe and build. When the chorus hits, it lands in a way that literally sends shivers down your spine. Almost as if you’ve been waiting for it throughout the whole runtime.
If “Honey” happens to be your intro to the artist, we can’t think of a better jumping off point. It’s feel good, catchy as ever, and overall a killer track. We urge you to take a moment and click those links below to listen in and of course to follow along for more!
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