Veratie Announce Dark & Dynamic New Single ‘Honey’ – Out Sept 25
VERATIE (pronounced veh-ruh-tee) are an alt-rock / nu-metal band, based in Southeast Queensland. Formed in 2021 by lead singer-songwriter Sarah and guitarist-beatmaker Connor & since joined by drummer Patrick, VERATIE overlays evocative melodic and rap vocals over an intricate soundscape of synth, heavy guitars and relentless rhythm. They have already supported names such as The Halo Effect (Europe), Beyond the Black (Europe), Redhook, Devilskin (New Zealand), Lagerstein, Krave and more.
VERATIE are set to release their latest single “Honey” on the 25th of September 2025, the sixth single from their upcoming debut album release – IN//HUMAN. This concept album thematically revolves around the intersection of humanity, society, machine and divine. Amassing almost 25K Spotify streams on their previous releases, Veratie are a rising force in the heavy music scene.
True to their name, the band is committed to delivering no-holds-barred truth in their music.
Honey is no exception in their expanding catalogue of raw, emotive tracks.
Lead vocalist Sarah wrote Honey to “capture the unsettling experience of seeing through a charismatic facade. The lyrics drip with imagery to reveal the darker side of charm, the danger that lies beneath, and the scars it leaves behind closed doors.”
Musically, Honey reflects this tension. It begins as a soft-rock ballad with pop sensibilities. Luscious piano and delicate vocals draw the listener in, but beneath the sweetness lies jagged, industrial samples. The song bursts into a chorus of heavy guitars and soaring harmonies, before rising to a final crescendo; closing with a rending guitar solo. Don’t be fooled by its radio-friendly visage, Honey will cut you to the core & leave you coming back for more.
Honey was recorded, mixed and produced with James See at Airlock Studios in Brisbane and mastered by Steve Smart at Studio 301 in Sydney.
Honey is set to release on the 25th of September 2025 across all major platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, Apple iTunes, YouTube Music, Amazon Music & Tidal.
VERATIE are complementing this release with an official music video, filmed by Emerge Creative at Arcana Studios chalked for release on 2nd October 2025 and a lyric video, designed and animated in house by guitarist-beat maker Connor.
This release is supported by two shows – Horror in the Valley at The Brightside, Fortitude Valley 2nd October , and Ghoulstock at Soap Box, Fortitude Valley on the 1st of November 2025.
VERATIE is for fans of Linkin Park, Evanescence, Poppy, Paramore, Muse and Spirit Box. They are ones to watch, as they are set to rise in the new generation of alternate artists.