Melbourne-based alternative rockers Bad Juju have returned with Honey, their moody new single that marks a bold step forward in the band’s sonic evolution. The track, which has already been run around Australia on a national support tour for LANDMVRKS (FR) in early May, is out now and streaming everywhere.
Honey is Bad Juju’s first release since their acclaimed 2023 debut album ‘Blue Heaven‘, and it sees the band diving deeper into heavier, grungier territory. Produced by Jack Newlyn (Between You & Me, Belle Haven, Teenage Joans) and mixed/mastered by Sam Bassal (Ocean Grove, Thornhill), the single storms out the gates and immediately re-introduces listeners to Bad Juju’s well established dark and grungy sound.
Thematically, Honey explores the psychological toll of toxic relationships — the fleeting relief of breaking free, and the crushing realisation that walking away for good isn’t always easy. It’s an intense and honest reflection, wrapped in the band’s signature blend of grunge-laced alt-rock. Watch the video here.
Following the success of ‘Blue Heaven’, which earned praise from NME Australia, The AU Review, Hysteria Magazine and more, Bad Juju have solidified themselves as one of Australia’s most exciting emerging rock acts. The album’s singles received strong playlist support from Spotify, including placements on All New Rock, All New Metal, Homegrown + Heavy, Rock: Fresh Finds, and Fresh Finds AU/NZ, as well as a cover spot on Local Noise. Tracks were also spun across triple j, Unearthed, community radio, and Channel 7 Friday Night Football.
Since finding their voice in 2017 with their alternative 90s-inspired grunge sound, Bad Juju have built a formidable live reputation, sharing stages with metal heavyweights including The Ghost Inside (US), Teenage Wrist (US), Boston Manor (UK), Movements (US), Loathe (UK), Touché Amoré (US), Mayday Parade (US), Trophy Eyes, and many more — including an appearance at BIGSOUND in 2018.
With Honey, Bad Juju offer a powerful taste of what’s next — a culmination of years of evolution and the signal of even bigger things to come. Out now and streaming everywhere!
