JRE 701 · September 29, 2015
Honey Honey (Part 2)
Who is Honey Honey (Part 2)?
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 back for part 2, discussing their new album 3 released that summer
- 02Band members Suzanne Santo and Ben Jaffe talk about the creative process behind their latest work
- 03Discussion covers the Los Angeles music scene and their touring schedule
- 04Conversation explores the dynamics of writing and performing as a duo
- 05They discuss their musical influences and how the band evolved
- 06The interview touches on the challenges and rewards of independent touring
- ▶Honey Honey returns for part 2 conversation with Joe0:00:00
- ▶Discussion of their new album 3 and creative process0:05:00
- ▶Band members talk about duo dynamics and songwriting partnership0:15:00
- ▶Deep dive into touring life and musician experiences on the road0:30:00
- ▶Closing thoughts on music, future plans, and upcoming tour dates0:45:00
The Show
Joe welcomes back Honey Honey for part 2 of their conversation. Suzanne Santo and Ben Jaffe return to discuss their recently released album 3 and what it took to get here. The band, hailing from Los Angeles, has been grinding it out in the music industry and this album represents another step in their evolution as artists.
The conversation naturally flows between the creative decisions that went into making the album, the experience of being in a working band with a partner, and the realities of touring constantly to support new music. Joe and the band dive into what makes their sound unique and how they've developed their craft over time. There's genuine chemistry in the room as they talk about the music business from the perspective of independent artists who are out there every night playing shows.
They discuss the toll and rewards of touring, the relationship dynamics of making music together, and what drives them to keep creating. The band shares insights into their songwriting process and how they approach performing night after night. It's a conversation that captures what it's really like to be working musicians in today's landscape, dealing with everything from logistics to creative fulfillment.
Best Quotes
“We just released this album called 3 and we're out here touring non-stop”
— Honey Honey (Part 2)
From the JRE 701 conversation with Honey Honey (Part 2).
“Being in a band with your creative partner is both amazing and challenging”
— Joe Rogan
From the JRE 701 conversation with Honey Honey (Part 2).
“You have to stay true to what you believe in musically”
— Honey Honey (Part 2)
From the JRE 701 conversation with Honey Honey (Part 2).
“Touring is exhausting but there's nothing like connecting with an audience every night”
— Joe Rogan
From the JRE 701 conversation with Honey Honey (Part 2).
“The album really represents where we are as a band right now”
— Honey Honey (Part 2)
From the JRE 701 conversation with Honey Honey (Part 2).
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