Band
Honeycreeper is a dirty, nasty, sexy, sweaty, high-energy punk band that’s funky as hell. This stock is seasoned liberally with ska and reggae, and even a little hip-hop and metal. Lyrically, the songs are about the dichotomy of life- in other words, life can suck but there’s no point whining about it. Honeycreeper is serious but fun, edgy and eclectic yet easily accessible and danceable. They are freaky without being embarrassing, clever yet not pretentious, and sexy without being slutty. Honeycreeper has a sound all their own, yet it’s completely familiar and you’ll want to sing along to every chorus. The music can be sort of dark and mysterious, but you’ll want to give it a big hug at the end of the night. It’s music played by people who need to play music. It’s a stew that’s cooking on its own flame– all you need to do is show up with your spork and dig in.
For those of you who care, here’s a few things people have written about Honeycreeper and our album Freakqualizer:
“The members of Albany-area alternative rock outfit Honeycreeper are nothing if not ambitious: atop a pneumatic punk-funk base, the energetic foursome pile on weighty slabs of hip hop, reggae, hard rock and 1990s American ska. And its proven to be a winning recipe, making the act a frequent club favorite locally and up and down the East Coast. Freakqualizer, Honeycreeper’s debut album, is a sharply produced, impressively realized first effort that, quite loudly and literally, screams out for college and alternative radio airplay.”
- Peter Aaron for The Daily Freeman
“The opening of Honeycreeper’s Freakqualizer grabs your attention with a jazz-infused rhythm that rages straight out of Mandy Becks saxophone. But when the multi-talented Becks voice joins the fun, you’re suddenly jolted into taking a second listen. Shouldn’t be surprising, then, that the track is entitled “Your Voice”. Honeycreeper do not need to rely solely on the strength of this kick-ass lead female singer/saxophonist, though; their personalized approach is enough to latch on to your eardrums and hold on tightly throughout the rest of the album. By “The Man”, you’re probably thinking this band is certainly rocking your iPod and would probably be even more gratifying live. The punk, ska, hip hop, and reggae blend together for a sound that is eccentric, catchy and ultimately entertaining.”
- Amy Tetreault for Face Magazine
“Those of us who grew up listening to Pantera, Tribe Called Quest, Bob Marley, Deee-lite, and the Dead Kennedys all on the same mix tape won’t want to miss Honeycreeper, a funky, sexy mish-mash of all those genres. Leading lady and songstress Mandy Beck plays sax with a vengeance and her boys bring the funk.”
- Amy Martin for The Portland Phoenix
“Honeycreeper is the shit, plain and simple. From the first track, “Your Voice”, you know that this CD will be like nothing you’ve ever heard before. This is a disc jam-packed with styles, solos, energy, and fun. I definitely recommend seeing these guys and picking up a copy of Freakqualizer.”
- Todd Springer for CTSka.com
“Now here is a band with a chick that actually has balls!!! Ya know, it’s funny, I just started listening to some old Fishbone recently, and as soon as I started listening to Honeycreeper, all I could think of was, “Holy Fishbone!” Now I’m not saying that they rip off Fishbone or anything, but what they have is that raw, heavy, funky energy that Fishbone had. Whatever though, that shit doesn’t matter. In reality these guys and gal really have their own thing going on. I started my virgin Honeycreeper experience with the track “Five Degrees of Me.” Man, what a fucking cool chorus on this tune!!! Reminds me of the good old early 90’s baby!! Mandy Beck is lead singer and Sax player, and she truly sings from the heart. (She) has a voice that, no matter who you are… you can rock out to it. You see, Mandy Beck can actually sing, and doesn’t just rely on her womanhood as a shtick for the band. And, when Mandy plays the sax, it actually has a role in the scheme of the music. It’s actually really cool… “Landmind” is a slower ska tune, cool as well. “The Man” is another tune that rocks. In fact, all of their songs are cool, and are filled with a true energy!”
- The Kapitol Overlord for Kapitol Magazine
“Bringing together influences from all over the musical spectrum with a dynamic female lead Honeycreeper is one of the most fiercely original groups in the current music scene.”
- Gutterman for TeamScene.com
