Honeydip Revives Dreamy Melancholy with “Another Sunny Day” (Remastered)
The cult Japanese shoegaze band breathes new life into their 2000 classic with a fresh reissue
For fans of Japan’s vibrant dreampop and shoegaze scene, the name Honeydip evokes a wave of nostalgia. Emerging in the late ‘90s, the band crafted a sound that seamlessly blended lush guitar textures with ethereal melancholia, channeling influences from Ride, Slowdive, and The Field Mice while injecting their own signature warmth. Now, 25 years after its original release, their 2000 album “Another Sunny Day” has been meticulously remastered and is set to be reissued on February 26, 2025.
A Forgotten Gem, Rediscovered
Originally released at the turn of the millennium, Another Sunny Day was a hidden jewel in Japan’s indie landscape—an album filled with shimmering guitars, soft melancholic vocals, and an unmistakable sense of longing. Though it remained under the radar internationally, the album became a cult favorite among dreampop aficionados, praised for its blend of reverb-drenched guitars, wistful melodies, and sunlit nostalgia.
With the remastered edition, Honeydip aims to give the album the sonic clarity and depth it deserves while preserving its hazy, dreamlike essence. Expect warmer low-end frequencies, enhanced textural layers, and a more immersive stereo mix, breathing new life into their signature sound.
The Lineup Behind the Sound
The 2025 remaster retains the original lineup, whose chemistry shaped the album’s evocative mood:
- Shibuya Jun (渋谷潤) – Guitar, Vocals
- Kajimoto Takahito (梶本隆仁) – Guitar, Drums, Percussion, Bass
- Ichihara Eiji (市原英二) – Guitar
- Masato Hayashi (林真人) – Keyboards
Their dynamic interplay resulted in a delicate yet powerful sound, where jangling guitars intertwine with cascading synths, and hushed vocals drift through waves of reverb-drenched euphoria.
A Timely Revival for Shoegaze Enthusiasts
The timing of this reissue couldn’t be more fitting. In recent years, Japan’s shoegaze and dreampop scene has experienced a resurgence, with bands like Kinoko Teikoku, Luby Sparks, and For Tracy Hyde gaining traction among new generations of fans. The remastering of Another Sunny Day places Honeydip back into the conversation, proving that their timeless sound remains as captivating as ever.
For longtime fans, this release offers a nostalgic return to a beloved classic, while for newcomers, it’s a chance to discover one of Japan’s hidden dreampop gems in its best sonic form yet.
"Another Sunny Day" (Remastered) drops on February 26, 2025—a long-overdue revival of a lost treasure in Japanese shoegaze.
