Felix White
Felix White | |
|---|---|
| Born | Felix Andrew Odell White 28 September 1984 Wandsworth, London, England |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, producer |
| Years active | 2004–present |
Felix Andrew Odell White (born 28 September 1984) is a British musician, best known as the guitarist of the British indie rock band The Maccabees.
Biography
Early life
White was born in Wandsworth, London, England.[1][2] His mother, Lana White, was an editor in the publishing industry, and his father was involved in urban design.[3] His mother suffered from multiple sclerosis and died in 2002, when White was 17.[4] He was educated at Alleyn's School and studied Sociology at the University of Sussex.[5][6] White has two younger brothers - Hugo and Will. His mother and grandmother were Palestinian.[7]
2004-2017: The Maccabees
White was a founding member of the British indie rock band The Maccabees. He played the guitar, piano, and provided backing vocals. The band announced that they decided to disband in August 2016.[8]
Post The Maccabees
On 5 August 2016, along with Morad Khokar, White launched Yala! Records, at Bermondsey Social Club. The label aims to provide both a step up and a network of support for upcoming bands.[9][10]
On 15 November 2017, White along with Greg James and Jimmy Anderson, began hosting a cricketing podcast Tailenders. This was initially a weekly podcast covering the 2017–18 Ashes series, since 23 May 2018 it was renewed to continue on a weekly basis.[11]
Discography
Solo
- Cosmo (2013)
- The Edge – OST (2019)
The Maccabees
- Colour It In (2007)
- Wall of Arms (2009)
- Given to the Wild (2012)
- Marks to Prove It (2015)
References
- ^ Ebony-Jewel Rainford-Brent (24 February 2018). "The Art of Success" (Podcast). Retrieved 3 March 2020.
- ^ "Felix Andrew O White". Family Search.
- ^ "Relative Values: Felix and Hugo White, of the Maccabees". The Times. 3 January 2016. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
- ^ "Maccabees' Felix White: mum's defiance in the face of MS was her greatest lesson to me". i. 24 December 2018.
- ^ "The Maccabees are bearing their marks". Irish Examiner. 11 January 2016.
- ^ "Alumni library". University of Sussex.
- ^ "The Maccabees' Felix White launches label and club night". Complete Music Update. 25 July 2016.
- ^ "The Maccabees announce split – read their statement in full". NME. 8 August 2016.
- ^ "Inside Yala! Records: Felix White and Morad Khokar on starting their own label". Gigwise. 3 May 2018.
- ^ "Felix White of The Maccabees Launches Yala! Recordds Label and Club Night". DIY. 22 July 2016.
- ^ "BBC Radio 5 live - Tailenders". BBC.