Sydney’s pop powerhouse Foley, the fantastic duo of Ash Wallace and Gabriel Everett, are back with a shimmering new single, ‘Honey’, that manages to be both totally radio-ready and deeply intimate. Fresh off the back of their critically praised second album, 'That’s Life Baby!', an electropop gem full of hooks and shimmering confidence, and their previous single ‘Suckerpunch’, this new track sees the pair continuing to refine their signature style: confessional, cutting-edge pop with an electrifying, soulful backbone.
This time, they’ve dived into the messy, human side of a solid partnership, exploring those moments where you know you’ve overstepped the mark in an argument. The song bursts into life with a warm acoustic guitar line, a hint of bluesy groove that’s a slight sonic shift for the duo, immediately giving the track a sun-drenched, feelgood energy. As the track builds, it retains Foley’s vibrant, high-energy pop polish, anchored by Ash Wallace’s radiant vocal performance.
Lyrically, ‘Honey’ is a beautiful exploration of tough love, humility, and the sheer relief of having a partner who sees your true heart, even when you’re at your worst. The duo sums it up perfectly, saying. "‘Honey' is about taking it too far and realising you might have pushed your luck - we all have moments in a relationship where you make your point a little TOO WELL and realise you played too rough.’ But it's the beautiful pay-off that hits you: 'In the right relationship those moments aren't make or break; instead they are the times you see compassion and understanding in a partner who is willing to have your back and stick with you."
Written in a genuinely energetic session with new friends Max Jacobs and Nico Scali from the band Loretta, the song's production journey is as much a testament to collaboration as the lyrics are to commitment. Ash and Gabe mentioned that having a new guitarist in the room with Max helped them tap into a different headspace, giving the acoustic element the front-and-centre role, especially in the chorus’s layered vocal stacks.
The whole track is polished to perfection, thanks to mixing from the world-class Pedro Calloni (known for his work with Chappell Roan) and mastering by Grammy-nominated audio engineer Nathan Dantzler (who’s worked with Niall Horan). This A-list team ensures the track’s infectious melody and relatable chaos—captured in the killer line, 'Whenever I spill my guts you stitch me up, honey'—is delivered with endless grace and a sweet, syrupy charm. It's an instant singalong and a glistening snapshot of connection that proves Foley remains a force in modern indie-pop.
