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Honey and the Sting - Mercury

from Songs for Something by Songs for Something

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For the past few years, members of Wesleyan band Honey and the Sting have become increasingly aware of how cut off our university is from the Connecticut River and all of its social, biological and geological histories. In order to raise awareness about the importance of respecting our local resources, we wanted to find an accessible way to spread knowledge and also capture the river's beauty, sanctity and ferocity. As a part of Sam Long's senior thesis, we started a 5-piece band called Honey and the Sting in order to bring environmentalism into the more popular and accessible medium of musical creativity. Our 10-song album about the Connecticut River, titled "From Source to Sea," includes a strong variety of songs and genres to cover the multifaceted life of the Connecticut River. For example, we have written songs about the destructive effects of damming, the introduction of the railroad/highway and its effects on the economy and social fabric of the port-town, the intensity and toxicity of mercury deposits, the local folklore about the river monster (aka "the Higganum Mucket"), the sacred beauty of the river, and the ecological effects of highway construction on salmon life. (www.ctriver.org)

-Mel

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from Songs for Something, released September 24, 2012
Music and lyrics by Honey and the Sting

Gemma Smith: vocals, violin
Jessica Best: vocals, organ
Melanie Hsu: vocals, cello
Sam Long: vocals, guitar
Howe Pearson: vocals, drums

Recorded at Jersville Studios
Engineered by Jared Paul
Mixed by Jared Paul at Headgear Studios

For more from Honey and the Sting, check out honeyandthesting.bandcamp.com

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