It’s been all gas, no brakes for Evan Honer this year. But then again, that’s how he’s operated ever since he released his debut record in 2023, so it’s really nothing new. It’s barely been a month since he dropped his latest record Everything I Wanted, and he’s already back to releasing new music with another single. This time, though, Honer has teamed up with fast-rising indie folk-pop artist Ethan Regan on a sonically upbeat track titled “Young Gun,” and it is a crossover that everyone needs to hear. Now, before I move past the “crossover” terminology, I’ll admit that the largest differentiating factor between Honer and Regan’s music is merely the scene in which they operate. Thus, their collaboration marks more of a crossover in scene than genre. When it comes down to the actual music each of these artists make, the roots of it all are more the same than they are different. Moving to Nashville after graduating college on the heels of a viral cover of Tyler Childers’ unreleased fan-favorite “Jersey Giant,” Honer’s music isn’t particularly country in it’s own right, but he’s found a home within the genre’s independent scene on the strength of his songwriting and the down-to-earth attitude with which he addresses his craft. Sure, there are some undeniably country elements to his music, but Honer’s music by and large fits the indie folk-pop bill as well. Where their music tends to differ is in Regan’s sonic experimentation, as he tends to push the envelope more so sonically than Honer, incorporating elements of funk and hip-hop into his sound from time to time. But on some of his more stripped-back tracks, when it’s essentially just Regan in the guitar, his lyricism shines through and the music is something that every country fan would enjoy if you give it the chance. Given their similarities, and that both have a prominent social media presence, it makes sense that Honer and Regan would collaborate, and after hearing the result, I’m sure glad they did. Check out their brand new single “Young Gun” here: In case you’re not familiar either artist, both have extensive and rapidly growing catalogs of original music that deserve to be explored. Here are a couple of my personal favorites from both to get you started. “Everything I Wanted” – Evan Honer “Curtain” – Evan Honer “Durham” – Ethan Regan “Wildflowers” – Ethan Regan Although both artists primarily tour as headlining acts, Honer has recently opened shows for some of country’s biggest non-mainstream acts like Watchhouse and Turnpike Troubadours, while Regan, on the other hand, has supported the likes of Chelsea Cutler and Rainbow Kitten Surprise. In another collaboration with the country scene, though, Regan has opened some shows acoustic for Sam Barber as well. A certified road warrior who has been on tour all year it feels like, Honer is slowing down at this point for the remainder of the year, and deservedly so. There are a few opportunities left to see him before year end, and he’s already announced his Spring tour for next year: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Evan Honer (@evanhoner) Regan still has quite a few dates left on his fall tour, so if he’s coming to a city near you, I highly recommend buying the tickets and catching the show. I haven’t had the privilege of catching Regan live yet, but word on the street has it they put on quite the show, and his guitarist Ben Burrows is one of the best in the business. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ethan regan (@ethanwregan) The post Evan Honer Teams Up With Indie Artist, Ethan Regan, On Catchy Crossover Single “Young Gun” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.