Honne (band)
Honne (stylised as HONNE) is an English electronic music duo formed in 2014 in Bow, London, consisting of James Hatcher (producer) and Andy Clutterbuck (singer, producer). They both write, record, and produce their 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 Atlantic Records imprint, Tatemae Recordings. Honne's debut studio album, Warm on a Cold Night (Tatemae/Atlantic), was released 22 July 2016; their second, Love Me/Love Me Not (Tatemae/Atlantic), followed on 28 August 2018.
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Background information | |
Origin | Bow, London, England |
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Years active | 2014–present |
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Website | hellohonne |
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Music career
2014: Early career and first EPs
Clutterbuck and Hatcher 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 label Tatemae Recordings, which they have released all of their works under since.[6] 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[7] and performed on the BBC Introducing stage at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend 2015 in Norwich.[8] From early to mid-2015, the band 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.[9]
2016–2018: Gone Are the Days and Warm on a Cold Night
Released early in 2016, Gone Are the Days features the song of the same name from their Coastal Love EP as well as six new tracks, including a remix of the title song. Honne followed this up with their first full-length album, Warm on a Cold Night, on 22 July 2016.
The album cover features Japanese characters for aesthetic purposes, and features an image taken on the night of one of their London shows.[10]
From late-2016 to mid-2017, the band are set to perform at various festivals around Asia, Europe and North America, including Coachella,[11] Lollapalooza, Osheaga, Wanderland, WayHome Festival and Summerwell.
On 7 April 2017, Honne released a new version of "Warm on a Cold Night" featuring American rapper Aminé.[12][13] Honne released a single titled "Just Dance" on 7 July 2017.[14]
2018: Love Me/Love Me Not
Honne released their second album, Love Me/Love Me Not on 24 August 2018 through Atlantic. Along with the album announcement, they released double single "I Just Wanna Go Back" and "Me & You", in collaboration with Tom Misch.[15] The duo previously released double single "Day 1" / "Sometimes" on 29 March 2018.[16] Honne released their third double single "Location Unknown" featuring British singer Georgia and "306".[17] The duo announced their world tour for this album starting in North America and have added Europe/UK, Asia, and spring North America dates along the way.
From early-May to early-August, the band is set to perform at All Points East, Corona Capital, NOS Alive, Shaky Knees, Lollapalooza Stockholm, and Sziget Festival.
2020: no song without you
On 3 July 2020, Honne released a mixtape titled no song without you. It is their first project since Love Me/Love Me Not.[18]
Members
- Touring musicians
- BEKA – backing vocals
- Mo Slicks – drums
- Amadu Koroma – bass guitar
Discography
Studio albums
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UK [19][20] |
BEL (FL) [21] |
BEL (WA) [22] |
GER [23][24] |
NED [25] |
SCO [26] |
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Warm on a Cold Night |
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37 | 117 | 121 | 52 | 128 | 70 | 63 |
Love Me/Love Me Not |
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91 | — | — | 57 | — | — | 51 |
No Song Without You |
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Extended plays
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Warm on a Cold Night | |
All in the Value | |
Coastal Love |
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Over Lover |
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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. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. 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.
- "Tatemae Recordings". Discogs. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
- 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.
- Bedian, Knar. "Interview: Honne". Sound of Boston.
- "Lineup". Coachella. Archived from the original on 20 March 2017. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
- "HONNE - Warm On A Cold Night (ft. Aminé)". YouTube. 7 April 2017. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
- Tanzer, Myles (6 April 2017). "HONNE Recruits Aminé For "Warm On A Cold Night"". The Fader. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
- Richards, Will (7 July 2017). "HONNE return with 'Just Dance'". DIY. Retrieved 8 August 2017.
- Middleton, Ryan (1 May 2018). "Honne Announce New Album 'Love Me/Love Me Not,' Share Two Singles Including Tom Misch Collab". Magnetic. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
- DeVille, Chris (29 March 2018). "HONNE – "Day 1" & "Sometimes"". Stereogum. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
- Murray, Robin (29 May 2018). "HONNE Share Two New Songs". Clash. Retrieved 31 May 2018.
- "[Press Release] Honne Unveil Highly-Anticipated New Mixtape 'No Song Without You'". AltWire. 3 July 2020. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
- "Jeff Lynne's ELO score their first Number 1 album in 35 years". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 30 July 2016.
- "iTunesCharts.net: 'Love Me/Love Me Not' by Honne (British Albums iTunes Chart)". www.itunescharts.net. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
- "Honne albums (Flanders)". Ultratop. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
- "Honne albums (Wallonie)". Ultratop. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
- "Honne German Charts". germancharts.de. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
- "iTunesCharts.net: 'Love Me/Love Me Not' by Honne (German Albums iTunes Chart)". www.itunescharts.net. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
- "Honne MegaCharts" (in Dutch). MegaCharts / Dutchcharts. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
- Peaks in Scotland:
- Warm on a Cold Night: "Official Scottish Albums Chart: 29 July 2016". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
- "iTunesCharts.net: 'Warm On a Cold Night (Deluxe)' by Honne (French Albums iTunes Chart)". www.itunescharts.net. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
- "iTunesCharts.net: 'Love Me/Love Me Not' by Honne (French Albums iTunes Chart)". www.itunescharts.net. Retrieved 14 March 2019.
- Al Horner (23 July 2014). "Track Premiere - Electronic Duo Honne's Lusty Warm On A Cold Night". NME. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
- "Warm On A Cold Night - EP". iTunes. 10 April 2015. Archived from the original on 24 July 2015. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
- Melanie Battolla (14 October 2014). "Honne - "All In The Value" [Premiere]". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
- "All In The Value - EP". iTunes. 10 April 2015. Archived from the original on 24 July 2015. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
- "Coastal Love - EP". iTunes. 1 May 2015. Retrieved 23 July 2015.
- "Over Lover - EP". iTunes. 2 September 2015. Retrieved 23 July 2015.