Name: Written and Directed
Brand: Black Honey

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

WAD0007

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Black

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Rough Trade Exclusive

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Extended format

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Format detail

140 Gram Vinyl.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-03-19

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

The Orchard

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

95497297153

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

WAD0009

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With 16 Page Booklet.

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195497285594

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Black Honey

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Foxfive Records

Black Honey is an indie rock band hailing from Brighton, UK. Originally formed in 2012 under the name Kill Moon, the band consists of Izzy B Philips on vocals and guitar, Chris Ostler on guitar, Tommy Taylor on bass, and Alex Woodward on drums. With their unique sound and captivating performances, Black Honey has gained a loyal following in the music industry. Former member Tom Dewhurst contributed his talents as a drummer from 2014 to 2019. 
Since their formation, Black Honey has been making waves with their distinct blend of rock and pop influences. Led by Izzy B Philips' powerful vocals and accompanied by intricate guitar melodies from Chris Ostler, the band's sound is both catchy and raw.
Their debut album released in 2018 received critical acclaim for its infectious hooks and honest lyrics. Known for their energetic live shows, Black Honey continues to captivate audiences around the world with their dynamic performances.

Written and Directed is Black Honey’s second album. It follows their outstanding self-titled debut released back in 2018 when the world that surrounded the Brighton fourpiece looked and felt like a very different place. Black Honey however are still the bad-ass, truly original band they have always been, they’ve just graduated from the intriguingly anomalous newcomers to becoming one of UK indie’s most singular outfits. 

It's now time for the next instalment of their story – Written and Directed – which see’s Black Honey deliver one, very singular, message – a 10 track mission statement that aims to unashamedly plant a flag in the ground for strong, world-conquering women. For fierce frontwoman and album protagonist Izzy B. Phillips – it’s the most important message she could send to inspire her cult-like fanbase and fill the female-shaped gap that she felt so acutely when she was growing up and discovering rock music for the first time.

Written throughout 2019 and recorded in fits and spurts between touring, Written and Directed is drenched with a hedonistic, anything-goes attitude. It’s also the most full-throttle collection of music that Black Honey have ever-written – egged-on by their run of shows supporting long-term friends and collaborators Royal Blood. Exploring everything from womanhood, to identity and power, it’s an album that revels in the rich history of pop culture, throws a wink to its rock-and-roll heroes, but ultimately (and in true Black Honey fashion) it stands on its own two feet.

Written and Directed

Music GB

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