Sun’s out, charm’s out, and Foley have just served up your new serotonin boost with ‘Honey’, a track that practically radiates golden-hour energy. If you’re not already on the Foley train, now’s the time to hop aboard, windows down, sunglasses on, volume way up.
Fresh off a whirlwind five-stop tour of South Korea (yes, Seoul to Busan like it’s no big deal), the Aotearoa-born, now Sydney-based duo have channelled all that jetlag and stage energy into a song that feels like shouting your feelings from the backseat of a summer road trip. ‘Honey’ is exactly what it says on the tin, sweet, sticky, and just the right amount of mess.
Ash Wallace and Gabriel Everett teamed up with Max Jacobs and Nico Scali (of Aussie trio Loretta fame) for a writing session that, by the sounds of it, turned more into a giggly hangout with instruments. And it shows, in the best way possible. You can hear the studio laughter in the background, and for once, it’s not cut out. That raw, unfiltered vibe pulses through every beat.
The acoustic guitar is the backbone here, bluesy, cheeky, and giving major toe-tap energy, while the vocal stacks in the chorus are thick enough to smother over toast. There’s a grit to it too though, tucked into the lyrics like a knowing wink. Foley have always had a knack for balancing party-starting production with heart-on-sleeve storytelling, and this time, it’s about pushing your luck in love, when you say a bit too much, but your person gets you anyway.
That line, “Whenever I spill my guts, you stitch me up honey,” hits like a warm hug after a dumb fight. It’s chaos, but it’s safe. Foley’s whole schtick is that honesty-in-the-mess kind of energy, and this one’s a proper anthem for the slightly unhinged romantics among us.
And because they’re apparently allergic to sitting still, they shot the visualiser for ‘Honey’ on tour. Picture it: neon Korean street signs, bustling crosswalks, scooter dodging and mental gymnastics in motion. It’s vibrant, chaotic, and completely Foley, plus a subtle love letter to the fans who first heard it live in packed Korean venues.
This isn’t just another indie-pop bop for your playlist. It’s got that Foley fingerprint: polished yet personal, glossy but grounded. And with their sophomore album That’s Life, Baby! getting major props from Rolling Stone and beyond, they’re clearly not slowing down anytime soon.
So if your love life is a bit of a circus, your emotions are loud, and your playlists need a pick-me-up, ‘Honey’ is calling. Answer with the volume up.
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