Oh Honey (band)

Oh Honey was an American indie pop band from Brooklyn, New York formed by singer-songwriters Mitchy Collins and Danni Bouchard.[1] Their touring live band consisted of drummer Rob Ernst, guitarist Ian Holubiak, and bassist Shaun Savage.[1] Oh Honey described itself as a blend of folk pop, indie pop, and pop music.[1]

Oh Honey
OriginBrooklyn, New York, United States
Genres
Years active2013–2016
Labels
Associated actslovelytheband
Websitewww.ohhoneymusic.com Archived November 12, 2018, at the Wayback Machine
Members
  • Mitchy Collins
  • Danielle Bouchard

History

Mitchy Collins started Oh Honey as a project following his associations with The Kin and Outasight. Looking for a female vocalist, he met Danni Bouchard through a mutual friend.[2]

Oh Honey began recording in Brooklyn, NY as a group in April 2013, releasing its first single in September 2013.[1] The band is named after both the "Oh Honey" episode of How I Met Your Mother and the artisan, rooftop honey production movement in Brooklyn.[3][4] Oh Honey's EP, With Love was released independently in November 2013 and was well-reviewed.[3][5]

In December 2013, Oh Honey worked with Orange Is the New Black stars Danielle Brooks and Uzo Aduba to create a Christmas medley.[3] Throughout the end of 2013 and the start of 2014, the single Be Okay gained quick and steady acclaim, being covered on Glee on the March 25, 2014, episode titled New Directions.

After signing to Atlantic Records in February 2014 via its Fueled by Ramen imprint, Oh Honey set up three tours as the opening act to James Blunt, The Fray, and American Authors, and played at SXSW.[6][7][8] The EP With Love was re-released under the Atlantic Records label on March 25, 2014.[9] On August 12, 2014, Oh Honey released an EP of remixes of "Be Okay".[10]

In the fall of 2014, "Be Okay" was featured in national commercials for The Hundred-Foot Journey, the new ABC show Selfie, and the Chili's restaurant chain.[11][12][13] On October 11, 2014, Oh Honey released a second EP of original music titled Sincerely Yours.[14] The band indicated that 4 EPs, With Love, Sincerely Yours, Wish You Were Here and yet-to-be-released Until Next Time would culminate as a full series called Postcards.[15]

Oh Honey cited its influences from a number of sources including Ingrid Michaelson, Sara Bareilles, Regina Spektor, Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks, Bon Iver, Bruce Springsteen, and Ryan Adams.[6] Oh Honey's sound has been compared to Of Monsters and Men, American Authors, Sara Bareilles, The Lumineers, and Icona Pop.[7][16][17]

After Collins split from Bouchard in 2016 to form lovelytheband,[18] Bouchard began recording as a solo artist under the name Luxtides.[19]

Members
  • Mitchy Collins: songwriting, vocals, guitar
  • Danni Bouchard: songwriting, vocals, tambourine

Touring musicians
  • Ian Holubiak: guitar
  • Robbie Ernst: drums
  • Shaun Savage: bass
  • Rob Guariglia: bass
  • Chris Greatti: guitar
  • Paul Dominic: bass

Discography

Extended plays
  • With Love (2013)[3][9]
  • Be Okay Remixes (2014)[10]
  • Sincerely Yours (2014)[14]
  • Wish You Were Here (2015)[15]

Charting singles
Title Year Peak chart positions
Adult Top 40
[20]		 Rock Digital Songs
[21]		 Hot Rock Songs
[22]
"Be Okay"[23] 2013 25 44 50
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References
  1. "Q & A : Oh Honey's Danielle Bouchard finds acclaim surreal". The Daily Gazette, Schenectady, NY. January 19, 2014. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
  2. "A Great Song To End Your Summer With". HuffPost. September 4, 2013. Retrieved August 8, 2020.
  3. "Oh Honey Bio 2014". Atlantic Records. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
  4. "Get to Know Oh Honey". Atlantic Records. April 28, 2014. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
  5. "EP REVIEW: OH HONEY – WITH LOVE". DailySliceMag. January 19, 2014. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
  6. "A Chat With Oh, Honey, the Latest Williamsburg Band Sign With a Major". Bedford & Bowery. March 11, 2014. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
  7. "Bubbling Under: Oh Honey Buzzes". Billboard. April 25, 2014. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
  8. "Artists – Fueled by Ramen". Archived from the original on December 20, 2019. Retrieved October 14, 2014.
  9. "With Love - EP by Oh Honey on iTunes". iTunes. March 25, 2014. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
  10. "Be Okay Remixes EP". iTunes. August 12, 2014. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
  11. "The Hundred-Foot Journey – Now Playing in Theaters!". YouTube. August 1, 2014. Retrieved October 14, 2014.
  12. "Selfie – Premieres Tonight". YouTube. September 18, 2014. Retrieved October 14, 2014.
  13. "TV Spot – Chili's – Smokey & Sweet Fresh Burger". YouTube. October 5, 2014. Retrieved October 14, 2014.
  14. "Sincerely Yours - EP by Oh Honey on iTunes". iTunes. October 11, 2014. Retrieved October 14, 2014.
  15. "Sincerely yours..." Facebook. October 14, 2014. Retrieved October 14, 2014.
  16. "Oh Honey Charm with Earnest Folk Pop, '90s Covers at New York City Performance". Billboard. August 1, 2014. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
  17. "Meet Brooklyn Folk-Pop Duo Oh Honey + Watch Oh Honey Traipse Through NYC in Their 'Be Okay' Video". MTV. November 11, 2013. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
  18. DeVille, Chris (July 5, 2018). "Alt-Pop Hit-Makers lovelytheband Are Not That Lovely If We're Being Honest". Stereogum. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
  19. Glenn, Jamie (April 13, 2018). "Luxtides Releases Unapologetically Catchy Single 'Fragile'". Elicit Magazine. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
  20. "Oh Honey – Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved September 3, 2014.
  21. "Oh Honey – Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved September 3, 2014.
  22. "Oh Honey – Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved September 3, 2014.
  23. "Oh Honey: Be Okay [OFFICIAL VIDEO]". YouTube. November 11, 2013. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
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