Austin's Soul, Funk Band Honey Made Releases New Summer Single “Upstairs”!

Honey Made

(Austin, TX) – The Austin-based funk and soul band Honey Made released their newest single “Upstairs”! The new song is the classic story of a consensual cat-and-mouse game that interested couples can play against a retro do-wap backbeat!

With the new single, the always playful and fun band asks the question that sits on everyone's tongues when chasing their crush … “What’s going on Upstairs?” meaning “What are you thinking? What’s going on in that head of yours?” But by the end of the song when the couple realizes each other's interest, it turns to “So, whatcha got going on upstairs”? as the couple makes their way to the bedroom.

The new song comes out on the heels of their debut album Brand New produced by Steve Berlin! Building out their reputation the band has also released “Ashy Pockets” and Couple Few EP. Reflecting they comment, “This single, “Upstairs,” shows the growth of our songwriting as a band. Before, we were more of a jam band that wrote lyrics to songs. After working with Steve Berlin we learned how to focus on songwriting and not on flexing our muscles on every song.” The new song was written by Willie Barnes II, Chris Barnes, and Donald R Ford Jr. and composed by Willie Barnes II, Lee Braverman and Joseph Morrow. They comment, ‘ ‘Upstairs’ is about things that we’ve all gone through. That’s a common theme in our songs. We speak on what we know and like to tell stories that show the similarities between us all.”

"Upstairs" Single Cover

Honey Made is a nine-piece band and an Austin, TX staple. They have uniquely honed their sound on stage and on many tours, with various iterations of the band before coming upon the final sonic signature for Honey Made. Harking on a classic sound of soul, the band breaths out a fresh new take with “Upstairs.” The new song was recorded in their hometown, Austin, TX at Ice Cream Factory Studio, and it was recorded and mixed by Matt Parmenter and mastered by Nick Landis

In a nutshell, the song has great vocals, great arrangement and performance. I found myself dancing as I was listening to your track. It has that soulful effect that is reminiscent of the 90s. There is also a form of storytelling which helps listeners to understand. Therefore, I rate the track, 10/10.

Save & Download here: https://lnk.to/Upstairs

Bio

Honey Made consists of Willie Barnes II, Vocals; Donald R Ford Jr., Vocals; Brian Cokeley, Keys; Lee Braverman, Bass; Chris Barnes, Drums and Vocals; Mark Saldana, Percussion; Dustin Hunter, Tenor Saxophone and Baritone Saxophone; Joseph Morrow, Trumpet and Flugelhorn; and Donald McDaniel, Trombone. Together, their throwback sound recalls the likeness of soul legends James Brown, Sly and the Family Stone, and Earth Wind and Fire and adds a modern take on slamming primal soul fused with their R&B roots.

Honey Made came together over five years ago, honing its classic sound locally and nationally on stage. They have become known as one of the best live bands and party bands in Austin, TX and blew audiences away with their SXSW Show where they performed in support of Tomar and The FCs! Additionally, they have supported acts like New Orleans’ Soul Rebels and Augusta, GA’s own Funk You – to name a few.

Reflecting on the new single, Honey Made comments, “We are very happy to be releasing this track now which we think is a good track for the summer. We hope fans enjoy ‘Upstairs.’”