Los Angeles pop-rock duo Honey Revenge have spent the past few years turning their infectious hooks and emotionally candid songwriting into a growing presence in the alternative scene. During a recent stop at The Nile Theater in Mesa, Arizona, on their co-headlining tour with Dead Poet Society, vocalist Devin “Dev” Papadol and guitarist Donny Lloyd caught up with Uncut Collective to discuss the experiences that shaped their sophomore album, Loving and Losing. 

Following the release of their debut, Retrovision, the pair spent nearly three years touring, navigating the demands of life on the road while growing both personally and creatively. Those experiences, including grief, shifting relationships, and the pressures of constant travel, became central to their latest record.

While the band’s music continues to pair bright pop melodies with heavier emotional themes, the duo explained that this contrast comes naturally from their creative partnership. Lloyd gravitates toward instrumentals that are exciting to perform, while Papadol approaches songwriting as a way to work through personal experiences. Together, those perspectives have become fundamental to the band's identity, balancing the sweetness of pop with the sharper edges of alternative rock.

With Loving and Losing now part of their live repertoire, Honey Revenge are bringing a renewed sense of confidence and creative ambition to the stage. Papadol pointed to "Hot Commodity" as a recent live favorite, while Lloyd highlighted "Superstitious" and "Inevitable" as songs that push the band's sound in different directions. 

Beyond touring, the duo have their sights set on opportunities outside traditional album cycles, including appearances in video games, television, and even professional wrestling. Having already surpassed many of the milestones they envisioned when starting the project, Papadol and Lloyd are setting their sights higher and expanding what success looks like for the band. The conversation also took a lighter turn with a rapid-fire game of Finish the Sentence, revealing everything from unexpected musical favorites to hypothetical careers outside music. 

Watch our full candid interview below.

Shot & edited by Saul Jimenez (@saul.snaps on Instagram)