Playful, clever, and a little bit twisted, Athens Georgia’s Honeypuppy invokes an off-kiltered nursery rhyme on their debut EP Nymphet out January 24th on Indecent Artistry. Born from the mind of Josie Callahan, an ex-preschool teacher turned songwriter, Nymphet is an ode to the ugliness of girlhood bandaged with bits of distortion and raw pop. The glassy-eyed 5 song EP reads like the diary of a Lisbon girl, tackling subjects ranging from crushes and imaginary scenarios, to second guessing yourself and the McDonald triad. Nymphet also pays homage to its Athens roots featuring a pair of vocals-recorded-in-the-bathtub bonus track demos, highlighting the homegrown and sincere creation process of this tipsy musical collaboration between friends. The resulting EP is a hypnotic endeavor, featuring catchy hooks, chaotic breaks, and a little something sweet for everyone.
“Nymphet”, the EP’s title track, is an ethereal jaunt interrupted by a punch in the gut; a sweet and compelling experience. With dreamy slide guitar, layered vocals, and the occasional hum of a stylophone, this sonic collage resembles a sudden change of heart and yearns for adoration. The music video for Nymphet, due out February 9th, is a visual patchwork of analog textures, girlish daydreams, and a ferocious love story. Created by Josie Callahan alongside her mother and former photographer Amy Callahan, the Nymphet video was shot on VHS in Callahan’s hometown of Cookeville, Tennessee. “Creating something alongside my Mom was very special! We used a lot of equipment that was used to shoot home movies from my childhood which felt fitting for this song. My sister Millie got to join as well, which was great to collaborate with them for a song that embodies the feelings of being a woman, growing up, and finding your place.” Callahan reflects. Honeypuppy celebrates the release of the Nymphet music video on February 9th, with a screening and show at Athens GA venue / moviehouse Cine. Athens acts Monsoon and Dog Person will also be performing.