At first listen it may seem as though Honey & Knives are another Aussie string band following the timeless traditions of American Bluegrass music. Don’t get me wrong, the influence is there, but they are hitching no rides. Their debut album, ‘You Don’t Make The Rules’ pays respectful consideration to the ‘rules’ of Bluegrass, but it’s on their terms and with a wonderfully authentic Australian attitude and swagger. The stark and honest production matches the genuine and quite personal lyrical content. From the sultry and sinister ‘Sinner’ to the brash and ballsy title track through to the beautifully melodic duet ‘Mama’, the album ebbs and flows, bombards and retreats. Vocalists Toke and Jacquie weave superb harmonies, their symbiotic voices as powerful as they are gentle and evocative. Tastefully implementing and omitting the full spectrum of bluegrass and old-time instrumentation provides the perfect platform for a dynamic band and an exceptionally musical album.”

– Ashley Bell, Starboard Cannons