Cornwall’s indie-rock quartet, The Ultra Violets, are back with their highly anticipated new single, “Honeypie.” Since forming in 2020, the band has carved out a distinctive sound—an effortlessly cool blend of indie, rock, pop, and soul—that’s set them apart on the UK music scene.
Renowned for their electrifying live shows, The Ultra Violets have landed coveted spots at top festivals like Boardmasters, Y Not?, and Isle of Wight, and have shared the stage with the likes of The Libertines, McFly, The Lottery Winners, The Pigeon Detectives, Space, Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard, Red Rum Club, and Feeder. Their reputation for vibrant performances is matched only by their knack for crafting songs with both style and substance.
Their latest track, “Honeypie,” recorded and mastered with Ross Rothero-Bourge and the band’s own Perran Nicholls at The Cube in Cornwall, is a striking commentary on the darker side of our digital lives. With its punchy sound and sharp lyricism, the single serves as a wake-up call to the addictive nature of social media and the tendency to gloss over difficult truths in favor of the “sweet stuff.”
Speaking about the song’s inspiration, the band shares, “Honeypie is about people only wanting the sweet stuff in life, sugarcoating anything that might be tough to face. We live in a world where social media is almost sacred, offering up dopamine hits like a highly addictive drug every time we post for instant gratification.
There’s so much wrong in the world right now, but instead of confronting it, we turn a blind eye and keep curating our best lives online, masking the chaos beneath the surface. But if you listen closely, you’ll hear the ‘sirens of hate before the day is dawning,’ seeping in through the cracks each morning.”
With “Honeypie,” The Ultra Violets don’t just deliver another catchy single—they invite listeners to look beyond the sugarcoated surface and confront the realities we often scroll past. It’s a bold, timely anthem from a band that continues to push boundaries and spark conversation.
For further information on the artists, please visit the following links:
- https://www.theultraviolets.co.uk
- Facebook.com/theuvsofficial
- Instagram.com/the_uvs_
- Tiktok.com/@the_uvs
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