Devin: I’d been part of the L.A. and Orange County music scene for a while, born and raised in L.A., so I basically grew up in it. By early 2020, my previous band was down a guitarist and on the verge of a rebrand. We were tossing around new ideas when Donny, now the other half of Honey Revenge, reached out. They had just graduated high school and moved to L.A. from Dalton, Georgia (aka the carpet capital of the world). Donny saw a video of my old band playing at Program Skate & Sound, a DIY venue in Fullerton, and sent a DM asking about the local scene and if I knew any bands looking for a guitarist. Turns out, WE were! We hadn’t posted anything, so it was wild timing. Donny submitted an audition, and their video instantly stood out. They had great energy, nailed the song exactly as written, and just got the vibe. We jumped on a call, and once it was safe, they came over to jam. Not long after, the rest of the band moved on, and it naturally evolved into just the two of us. After years of rotating lineups, starting Honey Revenge as a duo just made sense.
Devin: At the time, I was leaning into the stuff I grew up on, Disney rock, Demi Lovato, Paramore, even Hannah Montana. That kind of fun, melodic rock was the foundation for Honey Revenge. But I’ve also been inspired by artists like Issues and The Band Camino, who really shifted how I thought about modern rock and pop.Lately, I’ve been listening to a lot of sad pop and synth-driven sounds, artists like Landon Conrath, Remi Wolf, Vana and Dominic Fike. Donny brings a different flavor too, with their love of neo-soul, Willow, and Hiatus Kaiyote. We both still have a soft spot for heavier, riffy music, that's where a lot of my roots are. Right now, we’re exploring how to blend all of that: the emotional depth of synth pop, the boldness of alt-pop, and the energy of our earlier scene influences. Retrovision had a wide range of sounds, from straight-up pop to pop punk—and now it’s about figuring out which of those sounds still feel true to us as we move forward.
Devin: I think one that shocked me just off the top of my head, that I wasn’t necessarily certain of because we had never been there before was Albuquerque, New Mexico. They kind of go crazy. Like, I feel like those places that are not as fortunate to get a ton of shows are more willing to give you the energy that you want as a performer. Hmm somewhere I love playing, Glasgow. We have some ride or die fans in Glasgow, and I love a Scottish accent. It’s so beautiful out there and green. And, I love Berkeley. I think Berkeley has a great energy, and I’ve always just really loved being in Northern California. As a SoCal girl, I feel like it steps into a portal while still feeling familiar. And then I’d say probably Philly, it always brings the energy.
Devin: I’m really curious to see how this upcoming headliner goes it’ll be our first time touring in a Band Bus instead of a van. Up until now, all of our U.S. tours have been van life, which means no real routine.
Most mornings last year started before sunrise, I'd get in the van and read until we hit the next city. I also have to be mindful about food timing, making sure I eat enough to stay nourished, but not too close to showtime, so it doesn’t affect my vocals. People don’t always realize how much your diet impacts your voice on tour. Right before we hit the stage, I usually warm up, do my makeup, and stretch a bit. But I’m really excited for this tour because the bandwagon means we’ll wake up in the city we're playing, finally some consistency. I’ve gotten back into working out during our break, and I’m hoping to keep that up on the road. I might even bring my little Pilates machine! I’d love to explore more cities on foot, get some runs in, and just enjoy being in new places instead of constantly rushing. After two years of nonstop touring, I’ve learned to stop chasing the perfect routine. At this point, going with the flow is the only way to stay sane on tour and at home.
Honey Revenge Performing For A Sold Out Crowd
Devin: There are definitely bands I’d love to collaborate with because I really look up to them sonically, and I think our sounds would mesh well. I say it all the time, Band Camino. I'd love to tour or collaborate with them. Same with PVRIS and Lynn. She’s always been a big influence for me, and lately I’ve been especially into their music. I’d love to pick her brain because she’s brilliant. There’s also this amazing band called The WLDLFE from Nashville. They self-produce everything and are incredibly talented. Every time I listen to them, I dance and feel so happy. I’d love to work with them. Same with Knox. We’re buddies, but every time they’re in Nashville, we’re in LA, and every time we’re in Nashville, they’re somewhere else. It's just funny how it never lines up. As for touring, I’d love to go out with a band like Sleeping With Sirens. They were the band for me when I was getting into this genre, back in the Warped Tour days. Pierce The Veil and Waterparks would also be incredible. They are great at platforming new bands and not just sticking to similar-sounding artists. They support what they genuinely love, and I really respect that. I would love to be part of that one day. A lot of my friends have toured with them and had the best time.
Honey Revenge performs for a Sold Out Tour Stop
Devin: I think playing Lollapalooza would be really cool, just because it just came out. We’re doing Warped Tour this summer we’ve only done festivals in the UK. So we did Slam Dunk last year, and that was really cool. Lollapalooza would be awesome. I think venue-wise, I’d love to do The Shrine one day. In LA, it’s like a really big venue that I’ve seen a lot of my favorite bands play in. And obviously like Madison Square Garden, just like epic ones. I feel like I’m still kind of figuring out the really big venues that are cool, so there’s a lot for me to learn in that regard. So those are kind of like the ones that come to mind.
Devin: It’s funny, people often think of us as this super fashionable band, but personally, I’ve never felt like I had a strong fashion identity. I mostly wear what’s comfortable and what matches my hair. Since high school, whatever color my hair is at the time tends to influence my whole wardrobe, so the look’s always evolving. When it comes to merch, I’ve always admired artists who are creative across different mediums like photography, drawing, graphic design. I don’t have many skills outside of music, but I love following people who do and collaborating with friends I’ve known for years. A lot of our merch ideas come from that kind of creative admiration. One of our most-loved designs came from a joke my little brother posted, Winnie the Pooh with a knife. We held onto it for ages until the copyright finally expired, and we were able to make it a shirt: cute little Pooh, knife in hand, dripping in honey. It was hilarious and weird and totally us. We’ve also leaned into nostalgic designs. Donny and I have about a five-year age gap, but we find fun overlaps, like a shirt where we were drawn in the Total Drama Island cartoon style. People really connect with that mix of nostalgia and freshness. Sometimes our merch is a little corny, sometimes it’s clever.
We’ve done a play on the classic “I ❤️ NY” shirt but with “I ❤️ B Band,” since fans started calling us that. Honestly, I just keep a running list of ideas in my notes app, whenever something funny or nostalgic hits, it usually ends up on a shirt.
"A cute little Pooh, knife in hand, dripping in honey. It was hilarious
and weird and totally us.."
Honey Revenge's latest merch release
Devin: Right now we’re in a really transitional phase. We’ve spent a lot of time as an opening act, but now comes the real test: seeing how many people are showing up for us. Our first major headliner, The Loving and Losing Tour, kicks off this summer from May 22 through July 7. It’s the longest run we’ve ever done, and it’s both exciting and terrifying. We’re bringing along some incredible bands we love: Daisy Grenade, Wolf and Bear (who played one of Honey Revenge’s first shows), Nightlife from Baltimore, and the amazing Vona. We really wanted to curate a lineup that reflects different sides of our sound, some familiar, some aspirational, and some completely unexpected. This tour is already doing better than I ever imagined. It’s nerve-wracking knowing people are buying tickets specifically for us, but it’s also deeply validating. The goal is to have new music out before the tour to build even more momentum. We’ve also got Warped Tour this summer, all three weekends. That’s been a dream of mine since I started making music. It feels like a full circle moment. Looking ahead, we want to join more festivals, support bigger artists outside our usual scene, and reach new audiences. We’re also heading to Australia in April with Slowly Slowly, and we’re headlining in Perth and Adelaide. I’ve never been, so it’s both huge and terrifying in the best way.
Devin: Sometimes it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the world and lose sight of the good. But I’m trying to remind myself to take in the highs just as much as the lows. Truly, none of this would be possible without our fans. We can post TikToks all day, but at the end of the day, it’s your support that makes anything happen for us. So thank you. I try not to overthink it too much. I’m just really grateful. Fans and people like you are literally the only reason anything has happened for us because people fuck with us.
Devin shows off her killer vocals live in Chicago
Devin: There’s this really awesome band that I do not understand why they’re not bigger, called Chase Petra. They’re from Long Beach. My old band played with them, and I’ve always thought they were phenomenal. They just announced they’re going out with Origami Angel later this year, and they’re doing their first headliner, I think it starts in the next couple of weeks. They are so, so cool. I love them and I think they should be the biggest band in the world. So I highly recommend Chase Petra to anyone. If you follow us on any social media, you’ve probably seen me plug their music and their band so many times, it’s probably beating a dead horse at this point, but I don’t care. Until they are the biggest band in the world, I will not silence myself.
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