Cornwall’s The Ultra Violets aren’t here to play nice. With “Honey Pie”, the quartet fires off a tightly wound, riff-fueled shot at the curated chaos of modern life. It’s sharp, loud, and strikes a nerve by channeling the frustration of watching the real-world collapse though filtered and glittery social media filters.
There’s a sense of urgency baked into every corner of the track. From the punchy rhythm section to the snarling delivery, nothing feels ornamental. It’s a band putting their foot down because they’re fed up with the sugarcoating and are ready to shout over the noise.
We live in a society where social media is treated like the Holy Bible, simultaneously releasing dopamine hits, a highly addictive drug, when posting pictures for ‘instant gratification’.
The production, led by Ross Rothero-Bourge alongside band member Perran Nicholls, keeps things lean and locked in, letting the rawness speak for itself. It’s polished without being too pretty. It’s a perfect fit for a song that’s not afraid to call things what they are.
“Honey Pie” isn’t just a catchy protest track. It’s a callout. A fiery and riff-heavy takedown of sugar coated digital life. A takedown that is direct, fearless, and hard to ignore. The Ultra Violets know exactly who they’re aiming at, and they’re not pulling punches.
