Honey Is Cool
| Company type | Indie rock band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Headquarters | Gothenburg , Sweden |
| Products | Music albums, EPs, singles |
Honey Is Cool was an indie rock ensemble originating from Gothenburg, Sweden, established in 1994. The band's final roster featured Karin Dreijer (vocals, guitar), John Jern (guitar), Staffan Larsson (bass), Tina Weibull (keyboards, synthesizers), and Fredrik Wennerlund (drums).
History
Among their initial compositions was For the Sun (1994), which was never officially released but can be found on YouTube. After producing a demo, the group signed with Sun Spot and issued their debut EP Focky Focky No Pay in 1996, including drummer Håkan Hellström from Broder Daniel.
Following encouraging feedback for their EP, Honey Is Cool secured a contract with MVG and launched Crazy Love in 1997. Although the album received positive critical acclaim, it achieved only modest commercial performance. Disagreements regarding production with the label prompted the band to create their own imprint, Rabid Records.
Subsequent lineup adjustments occurred: Hellström left to rejoin Broder Daniel and was replaced by Fredrik Wennerlund on drums; keyboardist Carl Larsson departed for Barusta and was succeeded first by Dan Lepp and later by Tina Weibull. In 1999, they released an EP followed by the album Early Morning Are You Working?, which again garnered critical praise but limited sales. The EP’s lead single, a rendition of Rod Stewart's Baby Jane, received radio airplay in 2000. Soon after, Honey Is Cool announced a hiatus as Dreijer concentrated on their new endeavor, The Knife, while Wennerlund joined Rockmonster. Dreijer's pivotal involvement was central to the band's suspension.
On 3 July 2000, Honey Is Cool formally dissolved via Rabid Records.
Lyrics from Honey Is Cool later appeared in Karin Dreijer's work with The Knife. For instance, elements from the 1999 track Something Above The Mountains were reinterpreted on The Knife's 2003 release Deep Cuts, demonstrating continuity in Dreijer's songwriting approach across different projects.
Discography
Studio albums
- Crazy Love (1997)
- Early Morning Are You Working? (1999)
EPs
- Focky Focky No Pay (1995)
- Bolero! EP (1999)
- Baby Jane (2000)
Singles
- "Nach Heart" (1997)
Personnel
- Karin Dreijer – vocals, guitar (1994–2000)
- Anders Göthberg – guitar (1994; died 2008)
- Johan Hagström – drums (1994–1995)
- Staffan Larsson – bass (1994–2000)
- John Jern – guitar (1994–2000)
- Håkan Hellström – drums (1995–1997)
- Paul Källman – keyboards, synthesizers (1995–1997)
- Carl Larsson – keyboards, synthesizers (1997–1999)
- Fredrik Wennerlund – drums (1997–2000)
- Dan Lepp – drums (1999)
- Tina Weibull – keyboards, synthesizers (1999–2000)