Babes Never Die
The Scottish duo return harder and darker on second album, *Babes Never Die*, where new drummer Cat Myers powers singer-guitarist Stina Tweeddale through her tales of vengeance and vulnerability. There’s a menacing tone here (the predators of “Sister Wolf”) that warns troublemakers from messing with the invincible young women of “Sea Hearts”. And with weapons like the surfy “Ready for the Magic”, and the epic sludge of “Walking at Midnight”, don’t say they didn’t warn you…
The duo Honeyblood is frequently compared to The Jesus And Mary Chain, which is a flattering (albeit limiting and superficial) assessment. Sure, both groups hail from Scotland, and each favors fuzzy shoegaze with decidedly lo-fi tendencies. However, their paths diverge from there: Honeyblood—vocalist-guitarist Stina…
The duo Honeyblood is frequently compared to The Jesus And Mary Chain, which is a flattering (albeit limiting and superficial) assessment. Sure, both groups hail from Scotland, and each favors fuzzy shoegaze with decidedly lo-fi tendencies. However, their paths diverge from there: Honeyblood—vocalist-guitarist Stina…
Two years after their debut, Honeyblood have upped their anger and returned a dazzlingly fearsome act on 'Ready For The Magic'
Glaswegian duo Honeyblood are back from the brink, and there’s a new sting in their tail.
Glaswegian duo Honeyblood are back from the brink, and there’s a new sting in their tail.
Two years after their debut, Honeyblood have upped their anger and returned a dazzlingly fearsome act on 'Ready For The Magic'
Scottish duo’s second work is full of devilishly infectious yell-along choruses, call-and-response guitar lines and a heart-warming gang mentality.
Scottish duo’s second work is full of devilishly infectious yell-along choruses, call-and-response guitar lines and a heart-warming gang mentality.
Stina Tweedale and Cat Myers brush off thoughts of 'second album syndrome' on the incredibly enjoyable Babes Never Die.
Stina Tweedale and Cat Myers brush off thoughts of 'second album syndrome' on the incredibly enjoyable Babes Never Die.
These shreddin' Scots have cashed out the dreamier guise of their self-titled debut for more jagged edges on this boldly-titled follow-up.
These shreddin' Scots have cashed out the dreamier guise of their self-titled debut for more jagged edges on this boldly-titled follow-up.
Honeyblood’s debut album pulled them to undreamed off heights – touring internationally, lauded by press and radio, the Glasgow duo pushed
Honeyblood’s debut album pulled them to undreamed off heights – touring internationally, lauded by press and radio, the Glasgow duo pushed
Pop-punk energy meets lo-fi garage rock on the the Glasgow duo - Stina Tweeddale and Cat Myers - second album 'Babes Never Die'.
Pop-punk energy meets lo-fi garage rock on the the Glasgow duo - Stina Tweeddale and Cat Myers - second album 'Babes Never Die'.
To anybody who was able to resist the girl gang siren call that was Honeyblood’s 2014 debut album, the Glasgow duo is upping their offer. Babes Never Die is both a motto and a call to arms, the words – apparently – tattooed on the ribcage of singer/guitarist Stina Tweeddale and echoing, mantra-like, through the hypnotic chug of the album’s 45-second “Intro” track.
To anybody who was able to resist the girl gang siren call that was Honeyblood’s 2014 debut album, the Glasgow duo is upping their offer. Babes Never Die is both a motto and a call to arms, the words – apparently – tattooed on the ribcage of singer/guitarist Stina Tweeddale and echoing, mantra-like, through the hypnotic chug of the album’s 45-second “Intro” track.