Honeysucker, the Brooklyn-born indie outfit, delivers a sharp and reflective tale in their latest single “Lost“, capturing a blend of personal regret and whimsical reflection. Born out of Brooklyn’s electrified late-night scene, Honeysucker crafts a sound that thrives on the emotional push and pull of life, much like the story behind this track.
“Lost” immediately hooks with its upbeat yet artfully chaotic energy. From the first notes, the song channels a sort of controlled frenzy, with vocals that dance between confessional storytelling and dreamy melodic hooks. There’s something unsettlingly relatable in the lyrics as they unpack the bittersweet end of a relationship. “I fell in love once. It started off sweet but by the end, I would’ve preferred falling down an elevator shaft”, might just be the most honest summation of heartache we’ve heard this year. What stands out here is how Honeysucker blends emotional weight with a freaky, artsy indie rock vibe that makes heartbreak feel… oddly cathartic.
The track’s production leans heavily on the band’s signature mix of new-wave and indie-pop, with touches of R&B floating in the background. There’s a tension that carries throughout the song—between light and dark, sweet memories and stinging reality. As the lyrics dive deeper into the aftermath of a relationship gone south, you can feel the neon-lit Brooklyn streets creeping in, reflecting the same kind of melancholy that lives in those dimly lit corners of the city. The vocal melodies are both haunting and irresistibly catchy, leaving the listener torn between the pain of the past and the promise of something brighter ahead.
By the time you hit the final chorus, you’re not sure if you’re supposed to be dancing or crying. The song’s beauty is in its contradictions—light but heavy, bitter but somehow sweet. And as the protagonist reflects on what could’ve been, you can’t help but feel the same pull. Maybe you too have your own version of the “fiancé with two cats and a condo“. But then again, maybe all you need is the right song to get lost in.
About Honeysucker:
Honeysucker was born in 2022 when Brooklyn-based indie-pop musicians Jack Brickner and Sam Wright teamed up, looking for a fresh creative spark after feeling burnt out on their solo projects. Their genre-blurring approach—dubbed “Land Locked Yacht Rock“—mixes indie, R&B, pop, and new wave, setting them apart in the ever-evolving Brooklyn scene. With the recent additions of Zach Kornhauser and Gavi Kutliroff to the live lineup, Honeysucker is poised for an exciting future, with a slew of singles and unforgettable live shows planned across NYC’s rooftops, basements, and everywhere in between.
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