Whereas Flea is finest identified for his a long time with Purple Sizzling Chili Peppershe routinely retains himself busy exterior of the band. Typically it’s with performingtypically it’s with supergroups like Atoms For Peace. It could be stunning, then, that he by no means launched a solo album… however that’s about to vary quickly.
As we speak (January 14), Flea introduced Honorablehis first-ever solo album. It’s set to drop on March 27 and it focuses on jazz and Flea’s trumpet. He was joined by a venerable crew of jazz musicians: producer and saxophonist Josh Johnson, guitarist Jeff Parker, bassist Anna Butterss, and drummer Deantoni Parks. Not jazz guys, however Mauro Refosco and Nate Walcott have been additionally concerned. Moreover, the venture options vocals from Nick Cave and Radiohead’s Thom Yorke (who was additionally in Atoms For Peace).
The information can be accompanied by “Site visitors Lights,” which options Yorke. In a press release, Flea says of the music:
“Deantoni and I performed what turned ‘Site visitors Lights’ the primary day. One thing about it jogged my memory of Atoms For Peace, so I despatched it to Thom. Simply realizing him, I assumed it might be a rhythm and a sensibility that he would relate to. And I used to be proper, he did. With a beautiful melody and the phrases, , about residing within the ‘the other way up’ and the way do you make sense of issues after we’re getting all this faux sh*t and actual sh*t? Everybody has their methods of coping with the world. However he’s simply the warmest, free flowing, jamming motherf*cker.”
He additionally mentioned he was initially intimidated by the group of musicians he put collectively to work on this album, worrying they’d suppose he was “a non-playing motherf*cker, charlatan, rock poseur or fan.” He continued, “It seems they have been all probably the most genuinely supportive individuals, transferring me deeply and day by day with their beneficiant spirits. (…) Sitting in a room and taking part in the music with them made me really feel like I used to be on medication. I used to be buzzing, tripping and floating across the studio. I like them, they honestly gave of themselves. I bow all the best way down.”
Moreover, Flea is touring in help of the venture, with dates at the moment set for Might. The final on-sale for tickets begins January 23 at 10 a.m. native time and extra info will be discovered right here.
Hearken to “Site visitors Lights” above. Beneath, discover the Honorable cowl artwork and tracklist, together with Flea’s tour dates.
Flea’s Honorable Album Cowl Art work
Flea’s Honorable Tracklist
1. “Golden Wingship”
2. “A Plea”
3. “Site visitors Lights”
4. “Frailed”
5. “Morning Cry”
6. “Maggot Mind”
7. “Wichita Lineman”
8. “Thinkin Bout You”
9. “Willow Weep For Me”
10. “Free As I Need To Be”
Flea’s 2026 Tour Dates: The Honora Tour
05/07 — Chicago, IL @ Thalia Corridor
05/09 — Toronto, ON @ The Opera Home
05/10 — Montreal, QC @ Théâtre Beanfield
05/12 — New York, NY @ Webster Corridor
05/13 — Washington, DC @ Black Cat
05/16 — Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda Theatre
05/21 — Berlin, DE @ dwelling port
05/22 — Amsterdam, NL @ Paradiso
01/96 – London, U UP @Okay @ UA
05/28 — Paris, FR @ Alhambra
Honorable is out 3/27 through Nonesuch. Discover extra info right here.