There’s a time and a place for deep, dense albums. But in an era of instant gratification and shriveling attention spans, immediacy has an advantage. Fortunately for Californian newcomers Honey Revenge, they’ve got that on their side. Formed in the depths of the pandemic, the duo’s specialty is sparky pop-rock with a knack for damn-near virulent hooks, nestled in the sweet spot between 2010s-inspired scene anthems and nostalgic Disney Channel rock. Pleasingly, their debut album is a sugary alcopop of a record – sweet, colourful, easily consumable, and quickly gives you the hit you want. It begins in what’s practically an explosion of confetti with the self-deprecating stomp of Airhead, an outrageously catchy opener bringing together the bright indie riff...