For a fan of 90s and indie rock, Hello June’s “Honey I Promise” might just be one of the most exciting and fun drops I’ve had the pleasure to sink myself into. It’s gritty, it’s raw, it’s visceral. There’s an unpolished roughness to the production, an aesthetic that gives it that realness and flair that only this classic sounding grunginess can really evoke. But the melody itself is so fresh, anchored by lines like “Honey I promise it was all just a dream”. Hello June’s vocal performance is distinct, characteristic, and imbued with something that’s her own. It’s not immense or powerful, more reserved yet evocative nonetheless.
An indie rock record that’s got all the bells and whistles, incisive guitar work, a cut-throat solo, crashing drums, and a devil may care vocal performance to pull it all together, “Honey I Promise” is a delight for anyone who grew up on the genre.