SINGLE REVIEW: HONEY&EVE “IS IT OK”
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Honey&Eve is storming the pop world with a grand, cinematic gesture. Moody, emotive, and cinematic, there are no better words to describe the signature style of Honey&Eve. Revolving around the mental and emotional struggles of attempting to break free from a toxic, abusive relationship, “Is It Ok” gets under your skin with its powerful storytelling and poised imageries.
The Berlin-based duo dives deeper into the dynamic of a toxic relationship. The bright and happy side that keeps them in the same place, and the dark, abusive side that keeps warning them of danger. The drastic pull towards both sides creates strong tension and contrast, which Honey&Eve captured and portrayed so vividly through their dark, cinematic soundscape.
In the cinema version, they utilized the emotive, contrasting nature in the cello’s shifting timbre and movingly weaved another layer of storytelling into their sounds. Honey&Eve also creates simple yet powerful lyricism that easily stuck in your head: “ocean on fire” and “is it ok?”