Honeymind Explained

Honeymind is the third studio album by American singer and songwriter Ben Platt, released May 31, 2024 and first since signing with Interscope. Described by Platt as a "homecoming," the album was inspired by his relationship with husband Noah Galvin and touches on themes of Americana and queer love.^{[1] [2]}

Preceding the album's release, Platt announced on social media that the first single "Andrew" would be released on March 14, 2024.^[3] To support the upcoming album, it was announced on March 18, 2024 that Platt would hold a three-week Broadway residency at the Palace Theatre in New York City, the first announced event at the theatre since its renovations began in 2018. The residency Ben Platt: Live at the Palace ran for 18 performances from May 28, 2024 to June 15, 2024.^[4] On April 11, 2024, the album's second single "Cherry on Top" was released alongside the announcement of The Honeymind Tour, a 21-city North American tour that began on June 18, 2024 in Boston and concluded on July 27, 2024 in Seattle.^[5] The album was the first of Platt's albums to not chart on the Billboard 200.

Personnel

Musicians

• Ben Platt – lead vocals, backing vocals (all tracks); claps (track 2), keyboards (12)
• Dave Cobb – acoustic guitar (all tracks), electric guitar (tracks 2, 5, 8, 11, 12), bass (2)
• Philip Towns – keyboards (all tracks), claps (track 2)
• Derek Phillips – drums (tracks 1–3, 5, 7–10, 13), percussion (2, 3, 7–10, 12), claps (2)
• David Angell – violins (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5, 11, 12)
• David Davidson – violins (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5, 11, 12)
• Jenny Bifano – violins (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5, 11, 12)
• Alicia Enstrom – violins (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5, 11, 12)
• Elizabeth Lamb – violas (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5, 11, 12)
• Kristin Wilkinson – violas (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5, 11, 12)
• Austin Hoke – cello (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5, 11, 12)
• Brian Allen – bass (tracks 1, 3, 5, 7–13), claps (2)
• Ethan Barrette – claps (track 2)
• Noah Galvin – backing vocals (5)
• Brandy Clark – lead vocals (track 6)

Technical

• Pete Lyman – mastering
• Greg Koller – mixing, engineering
• Dave Cobb – vocal production
• Ethan Barrette – second engineering
• Kristin Wilkinson – string arrangement (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5, 11, 12)
• Daniel Bacigalupi – mastering assistance
• Adam Mersel – production coordination
• Andrew Brightman – production coordination

Visuals

• Vince Aung – photography
• Big Active – design

Chart

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Peak position
UK Americana Albums (OCC)[6]	15

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ben Platt Says His New Album Is His 'Most Authentic' Yet — and It's Inspired by Fiancé Noah Galvin (Exclusive). 2024-06-29. People.com. en.
2. Web site: Ben Platt and Brandy Clark on Their Haunting Duet, 'Treehouse,' a Joint Summer Tour, and How Platt's Honeymind Album Expands the Queer Americana Space. 2024-06-29. Variety. 12 June 2024 . en.
3. Web site: March 12, 2024 . Ben Platt Reveals Upcoming 3rd Studio Album, Honeymind . June 29, 2024 . Playbill.
4. Web site: Evans . Greg . Ben Platt Sets 18-Performance Residency At Broadway's Newly Refurbished Palace Theatre . 2024-06-30 . Deadline . 18 March 2024 . en.
5. Web site: White . Logan . April 11, 2024 . Ben Platt Announces North American Tour + Shares "Cherry On Top" . Substream Magazine.
6. Web site: Official Americana Chart . Official Charts Company. June 7, 2024. July 22, 2024.