Across these albums the band have achieved gold, platinum and multiplatinum certifications in multiple countries around the world.

[2] Clutterbuck and Hatcher met while at university and started making music together under the name of Honne—a Japanese word (本音) meaning "true feelings"—in late 2014.

On 7 April 2017, Honne released a new version of "Warm on a Cold Night" featuring American rapper Aminé.

On 3 November 2018, the duo released a stripped back live performance of "Location Unknown" featuring Beka.

[citation needed] On 3 July 2020, during the global coronavirus pandemic, Honne released the mixtape No Song Without You.

[16] Singles from the album include features from Khalid, Griff, Niki, Pink Sweats, and Sofía Valdés.