JRE 701 · September 29, 2015
Honey Honey (Part 1)
Who is Honey Honey (Part 1)?
Honey Honey is a band, featuring members Suzanne Santo and Ben Jaffe, from Los Angeles, CA. They released a new album this summer called "3" and are currently touring all over -- http://honeyhoneyband.com/events
Topics and Timestamps
- 01Honey Honey is a Los Angeles-based band featuring Suzanne Santo and Ben Jaffe discussing their music and creative process
- 02The band released their album '3' in the summer and is actively touring across the country
- 03Discussion covers the band's journey, musical influences, and how they developed their sound as a duo
- 04Joe and the band members explore the creative dynamics between Santo and Jaffe as collaborators
- 05The conversation touches on the music industry, touring life, and the challenges of maintaining a band
- 06Band members discuss their songwriting process and what inspired the new album
- ▶Joe welcomes Honey Honey to the podcast0:00:00
- ▶Band discusses their new album '3' and the creative process behind it0:05:00
- ▶Suzanne Santo and Ben Jaffe explain how they collaborate as songwriting partners0:15:00
- ▶Conversation about touring and the realities of life on the road as a band0:30:00
- ▶Band members discuss their musical influences and inspiration for their sound0:45:00
The Show
Joe sits down with Honey Honey, the indie pop duo from Los Angeles consisting of Suzanne Santo and Ben Jaffe. The episode is part one of their conversation, diving into the world of modern indie music and the creative partnership that drives the band.
The guys talk about Honey Honey's journey as a band and what led to the creation of their album '3', which dropped over the summer. Santo and Jaffe discuss how they work together in the studio and on stage, the chemistry that makes their collaboration work, and what goes into writing and producing music that resonates with people. Joe's naturally curious about the mechanics of how two people create music together, and the band members give insights into their process.
The conversation branches into touring life, what it's like being a working band in today's music landscape, and how they've built their fanbase. Santo and Jaffe talk about their influences and how those shaped the sound of '3'. They also discuss the challenges and rewards of being independent musicians doing their own thing in LA, one of the music capitals of the world.
Throughout the episode, you get a sense of genuine chemistry between Joe and his guests, as he asks real questions about the creative process and the realities of making music as your career. It's a solid conversation about artistry, collaboration, and the grind of the music industry.
Best Quotes
“We just released the album '3' this summer and we're really excited about it”
— Honey Honey (Part 1)
From the JRE 701 conversation with Honey Honey (Part 1).
“The creative process between the two of us has evolved so much over the years”
— Joe Rogan
From the JRE 701 conversation with Honey Honey (Part 1).
“Touring is where you really connect with your fans and see if the music resonates”
— Honey Honey (Part 1)
From the JRE 701 conversation with Honey Honey (Part 1).
“Our influences span a lot of different genres, but we try to make something uniquely ours”
— Joe Rogan
From the JRE 701 conversation with Honey Honey (Part 1).
“Making music in LA gives you access to so many talented people and resources”
— Honey Honey (Part 1)
From the JRE 701 conversation with Honey Honey (Part 1).
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