Honey Revenge – Loving and Losing
Release Date: 18th September 2026
Label: Thriller Records
Sweet and spicy is a popular combination these days so, with their name, it seems that Honey Revenge are right on trend. The California duo are about to unleash their fiery second album, Loving and Losing, and the pair has certainly packed plenty of heat into the new record.
Opening with ‘Technicolor’, we’re thrown into the band’s energetic whirlwind of infectiously funky riffs that combine the worlds of rock and disco. With hints of Don Broco and The 1975, it’s a fun way to kick things off.
The bounce and vitality don’t let up as the album takes us on a journey of reckless youthfulness and hedonistic coming-of-age stories. It’s not always super slick or sophisticated, but it’s an undeniably enjoyable ride.
‘Sunday Scaries’ brings the nostalgia of spending your weekends at house parties, swigging cheap alcopops on the stairs and throwing up in your mate’s bathroom (let’s be honest, we’ve all been there), and ‘Hot Commodity’ is a sassy, sexy track all about finding yourself and embracing what makes you special after years of teenage insecurity.
While plenty of songs on the album remind us of those carefree days, there are also flickers of growth and maturity hidden within some of the tracks.
‘Jealousy Monster’, for example, is the sister to ‘Hot Commodity’ and shows us that finding yourself isn’t just about embracing your awesomeness; it’s also about working on yourself and owning up to some of your flaws (in this case, it’s that pesky green-eyed monster). ‘Trust Issues’ continues this same theme of overcoming obstacles and finding faith in the universe when faced with the realities of adult life.
Whether it’s tales of youth or self-exploration, each song is layered with an insatiable dance beat, impressive vocal runs and a hefty dose of guitar riffs that come together to make a delicious pop-rock track. The best example of this is perhaps ‘Sorry Much’, a smooth, melodic earworm that wouldn’t be out of place on mainstream radio, despite its edgy undertones.
The album ends on a poignant note with the title track, ‘Loving and Losing’. It’s a slow, acoustic number brimming with bittersweet emotion from singer Devin, whose father passed away in recent years. The song is a love letter to him, and to anyone who has lost a family member before their time.
It’s a departure from the album’s peppy spirit, but it feels deeply personal and proves this band has the chops to deliver both light and shade in their music.
As a heartfelt voicemail from Devin’s father plays us out, we’re left with a sense that this band are ready to take those words and move on to the next chapter of their career. What better way to honour a loved one’s memory than that?