Honeybadger Drop “State Of Play” EP

Brighton, UK’s Honeybadger have unleashed their brand new six track EP, State Of Play, the is a delacration of intent, the release doesn’t just showcase the breadth of the band’s sound, it captures them in motion, refining and pushing forward, with a sense that there’s even more still to come. Renowned for their blistering live energy and punch-to-the-gut songwriting, the band bottle that chaos and chemistry, pushing their sound to its sharpest, most electrifying edge yet. State Of Play surges with urgency and precision, marking a bold new high point for the band, and delivering their most complete work to date.

Bringing a raw, unfiltered snapshot of a world on edge, the State Of Play EP, brings a fierce, unpolished body of work that captures the tension, frustration and fleeting beauty of modern life at boiling point. From the moment the fuzz-drenched riff of opener Itch kicks in, which flourishes into its melodic lead vocals and driving wall of guitars, the EP wastes no time in making its mark. Shifting effortlessly into the shadowy, grunge-tinged atmosphere of ‘Mishear‘, before tearing into the punchy, garage-punk moments of Killswitch and Gonna Break.

“At its core, State of Play is a reflection of modern pressure, digital disconnection and societal unrest. It tackles a world where people hide behind screens, truth is distorted at the flick of a switch, and power operates increasingly in the shadows. It’s our most raw expression of release in a world where no one can hear you scream. No polish, no Mr nice guy, just exactly how it feels to exist right now.”