The self-produced, “Honey, Don’t” by NYC based singer-songwriter Katie Buchanan is an exercise in compelling and emotive pop.
In a striking move, the track opens with a thundering ambience, accompanied by Katie’s acoustic strumming and steady vocal. Before you have a chance to melt into its home-spun vibe, this deceptively sparse opening falls away and we find ourselves in the arms of a wide-open pop song equipped with a stuttering electronic beat and moody chorus.
Though “Honey, Don’t” is an exception with its rainy day atmosphere, Buchanan’s esthetic is usually steeped in sun soaked production nuances which border on alt-country; a genre that made a big impression on the songstress while growing up in Kansas. This crafty influence is subtly applied to Buchanan’s debut full-length, Glow which boasts an impressive knack for accessible ear candy, imbued with meaning and earnest sentiment.
