The group was formed in 1992 by bassist Johnny Sinclair and singer/guitarist Leslie Stanwyck, both formerly ofThe Pursuit of Happiness.[2] They were joined by guitarist Simon Craig and Tim Timleck on drums.[3] Their first album,Magic Basement, was released in 1993.
Universal Honey toured extensively as an opening act for Duran Duran and the Goo Goo Dolls.[4] The band also opened for The Heads at the NXNE festival.[5]
The band had moderate radio success in Canada in 1996 with the single "Any Road Back" from their albumEarth Moon Transit, which was played on MTV2.[3]
In 2004 Universal Honey released their seventh album,Vicious Circles.[6]
After a hiatus, Universal Honey released their eighth album,Dandelion, in 2023.[7]
