Singer, songwriter, keyboard and accordion player James Felice has released a second song from his upcoming album, “Homeworld Blue.”
“Midflight,” follows the release of “Let Yourself Live.” “Homeward Blue” is set for release on Nov. 13 on Conor Oberst’s Million Stars Records. The album was produced by Nate Walcott of Bright Eyes, Oberst’s band.
“Homeward Blue” is Felice’s second solo album and builds on his success with The Felice Brothers, the acclaimed Hudson Valley, New York, band that counts as fans Oberst, Wesley Schultz of The Lumineers and brothers Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith of Dawes.
Felice’s debut album was “The Little Ones.”
Felice Discusses the Making of “Midflight”
“This is a big swing!” Felice said. “Pretty far outside my wheelhouse as a writer and musician. But this song was rattling in there somewhere and I needed to get it out, despite my shortcomings, despite my reach always and forever exceeding my grasp.
“But listen to Nate Walcott’s plangent and vivid orchestration. That is what makes this track speak and slither. There is detail and thoughtfulness and exploration on this track, from the opening cascading strings, to the delicate pizzicato of the verse, to the final culminating wild exclamation at the tail end. If any songs can be considered alive, I’d submit this one into the taxonomical record.”
James Felice Announces Album Release Shows
Felice has announced two album release shows—Jan. 23 at Le Poisson Rouge in New York City and Jan. 28 at Sid The Cat Auditorium in South Pasadena, Calif. The performances will feature a 10-piece band conducted and arranged by Walcott.
Felice will ring in 2027 with a New Year’s Eve performance in Boston supporting Deer Tick.
The Felice Brothers Prepare for a New Album in 2027
As Felice’s solo career builds momentum, The Felice Brothers are gearing up to release a new album in 2027. The album will be released on Sun Mountain Records, an imprint of SONY Nashville founded by highly-regarded producer David Baron of New York’s Hudson Valley. Baron, who produced the record recorded in Saugerties, New York, previously worked with The Lumineers and Larry Mullen Jr. of U2.
Tribute Album and Documentary Celebrate The Felice Brothers
An album celebrating The Felice Brothers was recently released and features the band’s fans performing their songs. “Felice County Fair: A Celebration of The Felice Brothers,” features The Lumineers, Nathaniel Rateliff, Deer Tick and other musical acts. A documentary about the band, “Lunatic Dreamers,” has also been released.
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