Thorne is known for seductive vocals, addictive beats and hip-grinding melodies. . . And 'Honey' is a manifestation of all of this and more. The pop-R&B track moves with groovy sensuality, with clean layered vocals and crisp production and instrumentation, as Thorne croons an invitation to get close to him (“I'll share with you, won't be greedy. . . Boy, come get this honey”).

It's the soundtrack for the moment you lock eyes with someone across the room, and you're doing everything you can to get their attention, and show yourself off. It's playful, dripping with confidence, and filled with attitude.

'Honey' has been a thing for a while. . . But every work of art has its time, and the time for 'Honey' is now.

“Writing 'Honey' with Georgia Bancroft was one of those rare, magical moments that just flows. It was 2019, and the sun was pouring through the windows at her place – we were both a little delirious from the heat, and I think that energy ended up in the song,” Thorne says.

“We didn’t sit down to write a 'banger', we were just mucking around, riffing on the idea of confidence and flirtation and how sensuality can be light-hearted and empowering. We’d hit a lyric wall, and we’d literally go ask Georgia’s mum questions like, 'What do you think sex is really about?' or 'When do you feel your hottest?' – and her answers were this hilarious mix of poetic and straight-up bold.

“Some of her phrases made it straight into the lyrics. It felt like we were writing from a place of curiosity and fun, not performance. That’s what I love about the song – it doesn’t take itself too seriously, but it feels seriously good.”

As for the video, the sensuality is instant – as warm, low lights and silhouettes appear. The viewer moves through low-lit, steamy environments, to intimate bedroom scenes, to a party with close friends.

“I wanted it to feel like a queer summer fantasy. A little bit sweaty, a little bit sticky, and completely delicious. I’m topless in a bathroom wrapped in a towel, I’m dripping honey on ice cream in the kitchen, I’m in bed with a beautiful boy, we’re taking photos of each other on digital cameras, and then I’m throwing a party with all my gorgeous friends,” Thorne describes. FROOTY is thrilled to be able to premiere the video a day before it officially drops. Enjoy.

“There are fans waving, food being shared, drinks being poured – it’s soft and sexy and chaotic in the best way. I wanted it to feel like a daydream, like that perfect night when everything feels a little too good and a little too electric, and you’re surrounded by people who get you. We leaned into aesthetic, into flirtation, into joy. The vibe was: come sweat, laugh, and flirt with me. Don’t overthink it – just feel it.

'Honey' is set in a dreamy, sweat-soaked getaway, directed by Zoe Robinson and produced alongside Andrea Ward at Checklist Productions.

“It’s a celebration of self, sensuality, and queer connection,” Thorne says. “For me, it’s not just about being sexy – it’s about that moment where you realise you’ve got it. You’re glowing, you’re delicious, you’re magnetic. It’s the feeling of locking eyes with someone across the room, and you both know. It’s about having fun with that power, not shying away from it.”

The video goes beyond just feelings of confident self-expression and sensuality. Thorne is aware of the importance of representation, and says this kind of music video is just another stepping stone in the right direction.

“As a queer, neurodivergent, POC artist, claiming that space and showing that joy on screen felt important. Growing up, I rarely saw people who looked or moved or loved like me in pop and R&B music videos – and now, I get to be that person for someone else,” he says. “That’s huge. The video is playful and sensual, but it also holds this softness, this sweetness. It’s not just about me – it’s about all of us who’ve ever wanted to be fully seen and still fully held.”

As with almost all creative endeavours, the process for 'Honey' was not entirely smooth. Thorne reflects on the video's inception, and discusses how a last-minute change actually ended up working in his favour.

“This whole project has reminded me that sometimes, things falling apart is the best thing that can happen,” he begins. “We were originally going to film at my dad’s house, but when he read the treatment, he thought it was way too sexy and said no (fair enough, really). So last minute, we pivoted, found this dreamy Airbnb, and shot everything over 24 hours.”

“Honestly? It was better than we ever imagined. It ended up being this weirdly wholesome, queer summer camp vibe – everyone pitching in, hyping each other up, laughing between takes. It brought me closer to my friends in a way I didn’t expect. And that energy – that mix of chaos and love and creativity – is all over the video.”

“This song is cheeky, it’s bold, it’s sensual – but it’s also really free. That’s what I want people to feel when they hear it. That permission to show up as their full selves. And hopefully, to dance their asses off while they do it.”

Thorne officially launches 'Honey' at Shotkickers (Melbourne) 21 June.