HØNEST: Finding Freedom in the Music by Simply Becoming Himself
In a music industry often driven by formulas, trends, and expectations, HØNEST is building something that feels distinctly his own. A polished songwriter and overall musician, HØNEST has created the project as a space where there are no limitations on what he can play, what he can write, or what he needs to say.
Rather than confining himself to a single genre, HØNEST moves freely across musical territory, ranging from alternative country to metalcore and everything in between. His versatility has allowed him to exist in environments as diverse as festivals, Nashville songwriter rounds, recording studios, and collaborative sessions with established names in music.
At the heart of the project is authenticity. HØNEST describes the music as an opportunity to take full control — to play what he wants to play and say what he needs to say without forcing himself into a predetermined mold.
Becoming HØNEST
For years, HØNEST says he spent his life trying to shape himself around what he believed would work. The turning point came when he finally stopped trying to become what he thought people wanted and simply became himself.
“At that moment everything began to flow and pour naturally like it was destined and not forced.”
That realization became more than a personal breakthrough; it became the foundation of the HØNEST project. The music now reflects an artist who is comfortable embracing every side of his creativity rather than choosing one lane for the sake of fitting in.
That authenticity has become one of the defining characteristics of HØNEST. Instead of creating music based on what might fit a particular market, the artist allows the music to develop naturally from his own experiences, ideas, and creative instincts.
A Sound Without Boundaries
One of the most compelling aspects of HØNEST is his refusal to be defined by one genre.
Alternative country and metalcore may seem worlds apart on paper, but HØNEST sees the possibilities between those sounds rather than the boundaries separating them. His experiences across different corners of the music world have helped shape an artist who can approach each song according to what the song itself demands.
That philosophy makes HØNEST less about a specific genre and more about a creative identity.
From festivals to Nashville writer rounds and everything in between, HØNEST continues to explore different environments while maintaining the same underlying focus: the song comes first.
Collaboration Meets Musicianship
HØNEST’s journey has also placed him alongside an impressive group of artists, writers, and musicians.
The artist has experience co-writing with Billboard-level talent, collaborating with artists such as Kellin Quinn, and working alongside what he describes as a studio dream team supporting the music.
Those collaborations have helped expand the possibilities surrounding the project while allowing HØNEST to continue developing as a songwriter and musician.
Rather than simply attaching his name to different genres or collaborations, HØNEST uses each experience as another opportunity to grow, experiment, and create something meaningful.
Trusting God’s Plan
For HØNEST, the future isn’t necessarily about controlling every detail.
His biggest goal is rooted in faith and a willingness to trust the process.
“Whatever God’s plan is for me will be my goal.”
That mindset allows HØNEST to focus on what he can control: doing the work, continuing to create, and showing up when the opportunity arrives.
“As long as I do my work on my end, and show up when the time is there, God’s plan is already perfect.”
It’s a philosophy that mirrors the story behind the music itself. After spending years trying to force a path forward, HØNEST found momentum by letting go of the need to control exactly where the journey would lead.
Now, the mission is simple: create, put in the work, show up, and trust the bigger picture.
A New Chapter Begins
That next chapter officially begins with a new single releasing Friday, September 11, 2026, with the song set to be available across all major streaming platforms.
The release is also the beginning of a larger rollout. HØNEST plans to release one new single every seven weeks leading up to the release of his debut album.
For listeners discovering HØNEST for the first time, the upcoming single offers an introduction to an artist whose music cannot easily be placed inside a single box. For longtime supporters, it represents the beginning of a much larger story.
More Than a Genre
Ultimately, HØNEST isn’t asking listeners to understand the project through a genre label. He’s inviting them to experience the music as it comes — honest, unrestricted, and driven by a songwriter who finally stopped trying to be something he wasn’t.
After years of trying to mold himself into what he thought would work, HØNEST found something far more powerful: himself.
Now, he is creating from that place.
And with a new single on the way, a consistent release schedule ahead, collaborations with established talent behind him, and a debut album on the horizon, HØNEST is entering his next chapter with one clear purpose:
to make the music he’s meant to make, reach new ears, and let the rest unfold according to God’s plan.
