Honne (band)
HONNE | |
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| Origin | Somerset, Wiltshire, South West England |
| Genres | Electronic-Soul |
| Years active | 2014–present |
| Labels | Tatemae Recordings |
| Members | Andy and James |
| Website | http://hellohonne.com |
HONNE are a British Electronic-Soul duo formed in 2014 in Bow, London, consisting of James (Producer) and Andy (Singer/Producer) who both write, record and produce the music.[1] The band released their first two EPs, ‘Warm On A Cold Night’ and ‘All In The Value’, on Super Recordings in 2014. In 2015 they released their third EP, ‘Coastal Love’, on their own imprint Tatemae Recordings.
Music career
2014: Early Career and first EPs
Andy and James met while at university and started making music together under the name of HONNE – a Japanese word (本音) meaning ‘true feelings’ - in late 2014.[2] HONNE’s musical style has been described as "futuristic soul destined to re-invent babymaking music" by The Telegraph.[3] The band released their debut single ‘Warm On A Cold Night’ in September 2014 via Super Recordings, the label that launched AlunaGeorge and Bondax. They followed up with their second EP ‘All In The Value’, also released on Super Recordings, in November 2014, and made their live debut at the Sebright Arms on the same day.[4]
2015: Coastal Love EP and live performances
HONNE started 2015 with a sold out show at Electrowerkz in London in February[5] before announcing the release of their EP ‘Coastal Love’ on their own imprint Tatemae Recordings. Following the release of their ‘Coastal Love’ EP on 1 May, the band played a sold out headline gig at The Laundry in London on 13 May[6] and performed on the BBC Introducing stage at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2015 in Norwich.[7] Over the past few months, the band have performed at various festivals in the UK and across Europe, including The Great Escape Festival 2015, Field Day, Calvi on the Rocks, Latitude and supported Kwabs on his UK and European tour.[8]
2016: Gone are the Days (Shimokita Import)
Released early in 2016, this album by HONNE features Gone are the Days from their Coastal Love EP as well as 6 new tracks, including a remix of the title song.
Touring Musicians
Naomi Scarlett - Backing Vocalist
Duayne Sanford (DS DrummerBoi) - Drummer
Amadu Koroma - Bassist
Johnny Silveira - FOH Engineer
Discography
EPs
| Title | Details |
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| Warm On A cold Night | |
| All In The Value | |
| Coastal Love |
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| Gone are the Days |
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References
- ^ "New Noise: HONNE". Wonderland. 8 June 2015. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
- ^ Megan Williams (4 June 2015). "EXCLUSIVE: GET TO KNOW ELECTRONIC DUO HONNE". IDOL. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
- ^ Alice Vincent (13 August 2014). "Honne - New Music". The Telegraph. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
- ^ Melanie Battolla (14 October 2014). "Honne - "All In The Value" [Premiere]". The Line Of Best Fit. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
- ^ Eat Your Own Ears (3 February 2015). "Eat Your Own Ears". Eat Your Own Ears. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
- ^ Megan Williams (4 June 2015). "EXCLUSIVE: GET TO KNOW ELECTRONIC DUO HONNE". IDOL. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
- ^ "Supported by BBC Introducing in the West". BBC. 24 May 2015. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
- ^ Phie McKenzie (20 May 2015). "INTERVIEW: HONNE". NOTION. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
- ^ Al Horner (23 July 2014). "Track Premiere - Electronic Duo Honne's Lusty Warm On A Cold Night". NME. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
- ^ iTunes (10 April 2015). "Warm On A Cold Night - EP". iTunes. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
- ^ Melanie Battolla (14 October 2014). "Honne - "All In The Value" [Premiere]". The Line Of Best Fit. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
- ^ iTunes (10 April 2015). "All In The Value - EP". iTunes. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
- ^ iTunes (1 May 2015). "Coastal Love - EP". iTunes. Retrieved 23 July 2015.