Review: Honesty's debut album, U R HERE, is a thrilling exploration of contemporary electronic music that defies easy categorisation. Formed by core members George Mitchell, Matt Peel, Josh Lewis, and Imi Holmes, the Leeds-based collective embodies the spirit of true collaboration, merging influences from UK bass, garage, shoegaze, and ambient styles into a seamless tapestry of sound. The first single 'Measure Me' alongside the evocative 'No Right 2 Love', delve into a dreamscape of lost connections and emotional turmoil, encouraging personal interpretation of its themes. As the band describes, creating this album felt like passing the aux cable at an afterparty, with each member contributing their unique influences while remaining unbound by genre constraints. U R HERE is a reflection of a world in flux, delivering an exhilarating and introspective take on club music that resonates deeply with the psychological landscape of modern life. With its vibrant soundscapes and fluid arrangements, this debut promises an exciting journey into self-acceptance and creative freedom. Available on gatefold clear vinyl with an indie-exclusive spot-varnished sleeve, U R HERE marks Honesty as a fresh force in the music scene, and their artistic evolution is just beginning.
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