The Honey Empire – I’ve Got You: New Denver Indie-Rock Single

Denver’s The Honey Empire Captures ’90s Alt-Rock Nostalgia in New Single “I’ve Got You”

There’s a specific kind of magic that happens when two musicians play together for years—a sort of sonic telepathy where harmonies just click. You can hear that history in “I’ve Got You,” the shimmering new pop-rock single from Denver’s own The Honey Empire.

If you haven’t caught them at a local venue yet, here’s the primer: The Honey Empire is an indie-rock outfit that feels like a love letter to the ’90s. Think soaring vocal harmonies, melodic guitar riffs, and that unmistakable female-led alternative edge that defined a generation.

From Cover Band Roots to Original Anthems

The band’s foundation goes back to a local cover band called VINE, where Kimberly and Yvette first started blending their voices. That early experience of deconstructing hits clearly paid off. By the time they released their self-titled debut album in 2019, they had already found a sound that felt lived-in and authentic.

The lineup has evolved over the years—Josh Skelton handled bass duties on the debut, and Nick Golder joined the fold in 2020—but the core mission has stayed the same: making music that feels honest and melodic.

A Steady Rise in the Mile High Scene

Since 2020, the band has been dropping “quality over quantity” singles that have built a loyal following:

• The bittersweet “So Long My Love” (2020)

• The edgy, infectious “Jealous” (2021)

• The fan-favorite “Anyway” (2021)

Why “I’ve Got You” is the 2025 Summer Soundtrack

“I’ve Got You” isn’t just another track; it feels like a culmination of everything they’ve been working toward. It captures that sun-drenched, windows-down feeling of a Colorado road trip, balanced with the grit of ’90s indie rock.

The band isn’t slowing down, either. They’ve spent the start of 2025 deep in the studio, and word is there’s plenty more music on the horizon. If you’re looking for a band that prioritizes real instruments and goosebump-inducing harmonies over over-processed synth-pop, this is it.

Catch Them Live

The Honey Empire is back on the stage this year. Beyond the new recordings, they are filling their 2025 calendar with live shows, bringing that studio polish to Denver’s best stages.