News and Reviews
HONEY MADE PERFORMING AT SXSW 2026
AUSTIN, TX
- Starts Thursday, March 12, 2026
- Midnight – 12:30am
- Saxon Pub, 1320 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
SXSW 2026 has announced that Honey Made is an official showcasing artist. Our Official Showcase is the evening of Thursday March 12 from 12:00 AM to 12:30 AM (technically Friday March 13) at the Saxon Pub. You may attend with a SXSW Music Badge, SXSW Music Wristband or by paying a cover charge at the door if made available by the Saxon Pub. (note: Venues may offer admission by a cover charge at the door if capacity allows and no badge holders or wristband holders are in line).
We would love to see you there!!
Rodeo Austin Outdoor Stage
AUSTIN, TX
- Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- 6:00 - 7:30 PM
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Rodeo Austin Outdoor Stage
9100 Decker Lake Road, Austin, TX 78724
Honey Made is going to the Rodeo. Honey Made is excited to be performing at Rodeo Austin on the Rodeo Austin Outdoor Stage. We are performing on Wednesday March 18 from 6:00 – 7:30 PM. You just need a Fairgrounds ticket or Pro Rodeo & Concert ticket to see the show!
GLOBAL R&B ELITE: CHARTMETRIC 5-STAR MILESTONE
HONEY MADE RANKS AMONG TOP 25 CONTEMPORARY R&B/SOUL ARTISTS WORLDWIDE
In June 2025, Honey Made officially solidified their status as a global powerhouse in the modern soul scene. Reaching a Chartmetric 5-Star Milestone, the band was ranked within the top 25 Contemporary R&B/Soul artists in the world, placing them alongside the genre’s most influential creators. This ranking reflects the band’s explosive growth in digital presence, listener engagement, and industry influence.
The “Vibin” Surge
- The single “Vibin” served as a major catalyst for this moment, earning critical acclaim and significant streaming support.
- Spotify Editorial support on “Retro Soul” and “Fresh Finds R&B” playlists
- Radio Presence: The track had over 120 spins on AAA and Non-Commercial outlets including KUTX (Austin), KCLC (St. Louis), KXT (Dallas), WFUV (NY) and KEXP (Seattle).
- International Footprint: This international exposure was bolstered by global R&B blogs and independent radio syndication, proving their brand of Texas R&B has a universal appeal that resonates far beyond the Austin City limits.
Honey Made will be performing at the River Revival Festival
Join us for the independent music festival everyone’s talking about and get your tickets now at www.riverrevival.net
Performing Opening Night - September 25, 2025
Honey Made stirred the spirit of soul with ‘Pass Me By’
Review by A&R Factory
Honey Made, hailing from Austin, has yet again lived up to their moniker with their latest single, ‘Pass Me By’. The track, which taps into the aura of retro soul with a fusion of silky smooth RnB, jazz and blues, is an aphrodisiac for the rhythmic pulses.
Drawing inspiration from legendary figures such as James Brown, Sly and the Family Stone, and Earth, Wind & Fire, Honey Made may revisit the past, but based on the creative synergy within Pass Me By, the only place this ensemble is going is forward.
Honey Made – Charge it to the Band Fund (Album Review)
Review by RGM
Charge it to the Band Fund has the remarkable ability to reignite your passion for music, especially if you had a strained relationship with it before. While Honey Made claims to pay homage to the gritty spirit of the 90s and 2000s southern Hip-Hop era, the album transcends these boundaries, incorporating vibes from the ’60s, ’70s, ’80s, and more. It defies categorization, seamlessly blending soul, R&B, hip-hop, and even Gospel elements (at least I heard gospel elements). This project literally takes the box you try to put it in and throws that muthaf**ka across the room.
Voted Song of the Day by KUTX
Honey Made: “FYC” [PREMIERE]
“With Thanksgiving right around the corner, we’re already salivating over all the fixings, dressings, and sauces that await us next week. But if you want something homegrown that’ll slather up your ear drums and keep you full ’til the proverbial turkey gobbles, serve yourself up some Honey Made.”
Thank You for Voting For Us
Honey Made thanks everyone that participated in the 2023 Opening Act competition sponsored by Audacy. Honey Made is happy that we made it to the Quarterfinal Round where we finished in 3rd Place in our quarterfinal group. Honey Made finished in the top 1% of the bands that competed.
Honey Made was named the "Best Live Band" in the Austin Fit Magazine's "Best of 2022"
We are honored to be voted “Best Live Band” in “Best of Lifestyle” by Austin Fit Magazine’s “Best of 2022”. Check it out at the link below.
Honey Made: "Upstairs" [PREMIERE] - KUTX 98.9 Article
Having played trumpet in a band whose membership ranged from around fifteen to twenty, “the more the merrier” approach didn’t really translate to exceptional songwriting. Thankfully that’s not the case for Austin nine-piece Honey Made. The first leg of Honey Made’s career was spent in the “party band” realm, wowing crowds more with enduring arrangements and a rapid-fire series of high-energy solos. But since they’ve internalized some of the lessons imparted on them by producer Steve Berlin (who helped shape Honey Made’s 2020 debut full-length Brand New), Honey Made’s managed to unstick themselves from the “jam band” mindset and embrace a previously-untapped but intrinsic excellence.
