Flea Unveils Solo Debut Album, Tour, and Thom Yorke Collaboration
Flea, the celebrated bassist from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, is embarking on a new musical journey. After nearly 50 years in the industry, he has announced his first solo album, titled Honora. This project is set to be released on March 27 via Nonesuch Records.
New Single and Collaborations
Accompanying the album release is Flea’s new single, “Traffic Lights,” co-written with Thom Yorke of Radiohead and saxophonist Josh Johnson. The single features an animated video created by Nespy5euro. In a statement, Flea described the collaboration with Yorke as a warm and free-flowing experience, reminiscent of their previous project, Atoms for Peace.
Album Details
Honora, named after a cherished family member, consists of 10 tracks, showcasing Flea’s versatility as he plays both bass and trumpet. The complete tracklist includes:
- Golden Wingship
- A Plea
- Traffic Lights
- Frailed
- Morning Cry
- Maggot Brain
- Wichita Lineman
- Thinkin Bout You
- Willow Weep for Me
- Free As I Want to Be
Flea composed and arranged the entire album with contributions from notable jazz and rock musicians. Featured artists include:
- Jeff Parker – Guitar
- Anna Butterss – Bass
- Deantoni Parks – Drums
- Thom Yorke – Vocals
- Nick Cave – Vocals
- Mauro Refosco – Additional percussion
- Nate Walcott – Additional arrangements
Upcoming Tour
In support of Honora, Flea will embark on a tour starting on May 7, across several cities in the United States, Canada, Germany, England, France, and the Netherlands. The tour will conclude on May 28 in Paris.
Tour Dates
| Date | City | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 05-07 | Chicago, IL | Thalia Hall |
| 05-09 | Toronto, ON | The Opera House |
| 05-10 | Montreal, QC | Théâtre Beanfield |
| 05-12 | New York, NY | Webster Hall |
| 05-13 | Washington, D.C. | Black Cat |
| 05-16 | Los Angeles, CA | The Fonda Theatre |
| 05-21 | Berlin, Germany | Heimathafen |
| 05-22 | Amsterdam, NL | Paradiso |
| 05-26 | London, England | Koko |
| 05-28 | Paris, France | Alhambra |
Flea has remained active in the music industry, contributing to two recent albums with the Red Hot Chili Peppers and maintaining a busy personal schedule. His passion for music continues with this new endeavor, offering fans a fresh glimpse into his artistic evolution.
