Felix White

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. He is also co-presenter on the cricket podcast Tailenders alongside Greg James, James Anderson and Mattchin Tendulkar.

Felix White
Birth nameFelix Andrew Odell White
Born (1984-09-28) 28 September 1984
Wandsworth, London, England
GenresIndie rock
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, producer
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals, piano
Years active2004–present

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][7] White has two younger brothers - Hugo and Will. His mother and grandmother were Palestinian.[8] White is a lifelong supporter of Fulham F.C.,[9] and also follows St Mirren F.C.[10]

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.[11]

Post-Maccabees career

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.[12][13]

On 15 November 2017, White along with Greg James and Jimmy Anderson, began hosting a spicy 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.[14]

He wrote the memoir, on cricket, music, and loss, It's Always Summer Somewhere.[15] It was abridged and broadcast on BBC Radio 4, narrated by White, in January 2022.[16]

Discography

Solo

  • Cosmo (2013)
  • The Edge – OST (2019)
  • McEnroe – OST (2022)

The Maccabees

Main article: The Maccabees discography

References
  1. Ebony-Jewel Rainford-Brent (24 February 2018). "The Art of Success" (Podcast). Archived from the original on 13 December 2021. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
  2. "Felix Andrew O White". Family Search.
  3. Scott, Interviews by Danny (3 January 2016). "Relative Values: Felix and Hugo White, of the Maccabees". The Times. Retrieved 3 March 2020.
  4. "Maccabees' Felix White: mum's defiance in the face of MS was her greatest lesson to me". i. 24 December 2018.
  5. "The Maccabees are bearing their marks". Irish Examiner. 11 January 2016.
  6. "Alumni library". University of Sussex.
  7. "Given to the Wild: Third Album Chat w/ The Maccabees". FMS Magazine. 23 January 2012. Retrieved 17 September 2020.
  8. "The Maccabees' Felix White launches label and club night". Complete Music Update. 25 July 2016.
  9. "Fulham 5-a-side: White". Fulham F.C. 30 June 2015. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
  10. "@FelixWhite - St Mirren Till I Die". Twitter. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
  11. "The Maccabees announce split – read their statement in full". NME. 8 August 2016.
  12. "Inside Yala! Records: Felix White and Morad Khokar on starting their own label". Gigwise. 3 May 2018.
  13. "Felix White of The Maccabees Launches Yala! Recordds Label and Club Night". DIY. 22 July 2016.
  14. "BBC Radio 5 live - Tailenders". BBC.
  15. White, Felix (13 December 2019). It's Always Summer Somewhere by Felix White. ISBN 9781788402422.
  16. "It's Always Summer Somewhere by Felix White". bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
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