HONESTY

HONESTY is a Leeds-based electronic collective that emerged in the early 2020s, quickly becoming a central fixture of the UK's experimental electronic scene. Their sound identity is built on a foundation of 'submerged' production, characterized by heavy use of dub techniques, trip-hop rhythms, and shoegaze-inspired guitar textures.

Unlike traditional solo producers, HONESTY operates as a fluid creative hub, drawing on a rotating cast of vocalists and instrumentalists to create a sound that is intentionally de-centered and atmospheric. Their career arc saw a rapid ascent following the release of the 'WHERE R U' and 'U R HERE' EPs, culminating in the critically acclaimed 2024 full-length 'BOX'. They are often associated with the 'post-genre' movement in the UK, bridging the gap between the guitar-driven indie of bands like bdrmm and the club-focused experimentation of the Hessle Audio or Warp Records camps. Critical consensus highlights their ability to evoke a specific sense of 'urban melancholy' without falling into clichés, praising their sophisticated use of space and texture. They represent a modern evolution of the Bristol sound, updated for a generation raised on glitch, ambient, and industrial music.