Universal Honey is a Canadian
power pop
Power pop (also typeset as powerpop) is a form of pop rock based on the early music of bands such as the Who, the Beatles, the Beach Boys, and the Byrds. It typically incorporates melodic hooks, vocal harmonies, an energetic performance, and ch ...
band. The band released seven albums.
History
The group was formed in 1992 by bassist Johnny Sinclair and singer/guitarist Leslie Stanwyck, both formerly of
The Pursuit of Happiness.
They were joined by guitarist Simon Craig and Tim Timleck on drums.
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''AllMusic'', by Gina Boldman Their first album, ''Magic Basement'', was released in 1993.
Universal Honey toured extensively as an opening act for Duran Duran and the Goo Goo Dolls. The band also opened for The Heads at the NXNE festival.
The band had moderate radio success in Canada in 1996 with the single "Any Road Back" from their album ''Earth Moon Transit'', which was played on MTV2.
In 2004 Universal Honey released their seventh album, ''Vicious Circles''.
After a hiatus, Universal Honey released their eighth album, ''Dandelion'', in 2023.
Discography
*''Magic Basement'' (1993)
*''Earth Moon Transit'' (1996)
*''Universal Honey'' (1999)
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*''Fearless'' (2001)
*''Invincible'' (2002)
*''Can't Stop Thinking About Christmas'' (2003)
*''Vicious Circles'' (2004)
*''Dandelion'' (2023)
References
External links
Universal Honey
at MapleMusic Recordings
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Musical groups established in 1992
Musical groups from Toronto
Canadian power pop groups
1992 establishments in Ontario