{"id":2234611,"date":"2026-01-14T16:25:32","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T16:25:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2234611"},"modified":"2026-01-14T16:25:32","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T16:25:32","slug":"red-hot-chili-peppers-flea-announces-debut-solo-album-honora-featuring-nick-cave-and-thom-yorke-along-with-intimate-north-american-uk-and-european-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/red-hot-chili-peppers-flea-announces-debut-solo-album-honora-featuring-nick-cave-and-thom-yorke-along-with-intimate-north-american-uk-and-european-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"Red Hot Chili Peppers\u2019 Flea announces debut solo album \u2018Honora\u2019 \u2013 featuring Nick Cave and Thom Yorke \u2013 along with intimate North American, UK and European tour"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/artists\/red-hot-chili-peppers\">Red Hot Chili Peppers<\/a> bassist <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/artists\/flea\">Flea<\/a> has announced his debut solo album, \u2018Honora\u2019, as well as live tour dates in North America, the UK and Europe. Find all the details below.<\/p>\n<p>The musician released the first single from the forthcoming record last month in the form of <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/news\/music\/red-hot-chili-peppers-flea-tackles-division-on-solo-single-a-plea-i-dont-care-about-the-act-of-politics-3915122\">\u2018A Plea\u2019<\/a>. Now, it\u2019s been confirmed that the full 10-track project will arrive on March 27 via Nonesuch Records. <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flea333.com\/?utm_source=ig&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=link_in_bio&amp;fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnISuQimbzLPLgqHDVJpb5ycsneax6IZ7WtldACHBBoAY-WMQQVk5GDObH1n8_aem_eTKEtJUr2oEvMdv8p0YbdA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pre-order\/pre-save here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Flea played trumpet and bass across the LP, and was joined by an \u201celite band of modern jazz visionaries\u201d on a collection of original compositions, and interpretations of songs by <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/artists\/george-clinton\">George Clinton<\/a>, Jimmy Webb and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/artists\/frank-ocean\">Frank Ocean<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Guest contributors include <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/artists\/nick-cave\">Nick Cave<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/artists\/radiohead\">Radiohead<\/a> frontman <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/artists\/thom-yorke\">Thom Yorke<\/a> on vocals. The latter previously worked alongside Flea in the side-project group <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/artists\/atoms-for-peace\">Atoms For Peace<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The song \u2018Traffic Lights\u2019, co-written with Yorke and Josh Johnson, is out today (Wednesday January 14). Listen here:<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Traffic Lights (feat. Thom Yorke)\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/track\/2kSQNFlBqsHSzEw6riHR8K?si=b03ac0a16c8d4b28&amp;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u2018Honora\u2019 takes its name from a beloved family member, with Flea composing, arranging the music and providing vocals.<\/p>\n<p>There are also appearances from album producer and saxophonist Josh Johnson, guitarist Jeff Parker, bassist Anna Butterss, and drummer Deantoni Parks, as part of the \u2018Honora\u2019 band.<\/p>\n<p>Also performing in the group are Mauro Refosco (<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/artists\/david-byrne\">David Byrne<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/artists\/atoms-for-peace\">Atoms For Peace<\/a>) and Nate Walcott (<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/artists\/bright-eyes\">Bright Eyes<\/a>), among others.<\/p>\n<p>The album comprises six original songs \u2013 including \u2018Traffic Lights\u2019 \u2013 as well as new versions of tracks by George Clinton and Eddie Hazel, Jimmy Webb, Frank Ocean and Shea Taylor, and Ann Ronell.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking about \u2018Traffic Lights\u2019, Flea explained: \u201cDeantoni and I played what became \u2018Traffic Lights\u2019 the first day. Something about it reminded me of Atoms For Peace, so I sent it to Thom.<\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_3923153\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3923153\" style=\"width: 3000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3923153\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Flea \u2013 \u2018Honora\u2019. CREDIT: Press<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p>\u201cJust knowing him, I thought it would be a rhythm and a sensibility that he would relate to. And I was right, he did.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He continued: \u201cWith a gorgeous melody and the words, you know, about living in the \u2018upside down\u2019 and how do you make sense of things when we\u2019re getting all this fake shit and real shit?<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEveryone has their ways of dealing with the world. But he\u2019s just the warmest, free flowing, jamming motherfucker.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For the album, Flea is returning to his early roots as a trumpet player, and leaning into his longtime love of jazz. On previous single \u2018A Plea\u2019, he takes on bass, vocal and trumpet duties, and uses his lyrics to shed light on the political unrest felt across the US.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>The full tracklist for Flea\u2019s \u2018Honora\u2019 is:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>\u2018Golden Wingship\u2019<\/strong><br \/><strong>\u2018A Plea\u2019<\/strong><br \/><strong>\u2018Traffic Lights\u2019<\/strong><br \/><strong>\u2018Frailed\u2019<\/strong><br \/><strong>\u2018Morning Cry\u2019<\/strong><br \/><strong>\u2018Maggot Brain\u2019<\/strong><br \/><strong>\u2018Wichita Lineman\u2019<\/strong><br \/><strong>\u2018Thinkin Bout You\u2019<\/strong><br \/><strong>\u2018Willow Weep For Me\u2019<\/strong><br \/><strong>\u2018Free As I Want To Be\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Flea is set to showcase the record live on an intimate tour later this year. The trek will kick off in Chicago on May 7, ahead of further North American dates in Toronto, Montreal, New York, Washington, DC, and Los Angeles.<\/p>\n<p>From there, Flea will head to Europe for headline shows in Berlin, Amsterdam and Paris later that month. His only scheduled UK gig so far is due to take place at KOKO in Camden Town, London, on May 26.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets go on general sale at 10am local time next Friday (January 23). <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster-uk.tm7559.net\/c\/2862475\/431519\/7559?sharedid=NME&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.co.uk%2Fflea-and-the-honora-band-tickets%2Fartist%2F5667000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">You\u2019ll be able to buy yours here<\/a> (UK\/Europe) and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ticketmaster.evyy.net\/c\/2862475\/264167\/4272?sharedid=NME&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fflea-and-the-honora-band-tickets%2Fartist%2F4123239\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> (North America). Alternatively, fans in Europe can access a pre-sale at the same time on Tuesday (January 20). <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flea333.com\/?utm_source=ig&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=link_in_bio&amp;fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnRF4W9TyT1ZQlsv3Tr40IL1SAzWZOOxxCWig-hWyAJB6ohCjLh03bJfBp2-Y_aem_9k6NVTKs4i84RxNC-pe3Gg#tour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sign up here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Flea\u2019s 2026 \u2018Honora\u2019 tour dates are:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>MAY<br \/>07 \u2013 Chicago, IL \u2013 Thalia Hall<\/strong><br \/><strong>09 \u2013 Toronto, ON \u2013 Opera House<\/strong><br \/><strong>10 \u2013 Montreal, QC \u2013 Th\u00e9\u00e2tre Beanfield<\/strong><br \/><strong>12 \u2013 New York, NY \u2013 Webster Hall<\/strong><br \/><strong>13 \u2013 Washington, DC \u2013 Black Cat<\/strong><br \/><strong>16 \u2013 Los Angeles, CA \u2013 Fonda Theater<\/strong><br \/><strong>21 \u2013 Berlin, DE \u2013 Heimathafen<\/strong><br \/><strong>22 \u2013 Amsterdam, NL \u2013 Paradiso<\/strong><br \/><strong>26 \u2013 London, UK \u2013 Koko<\/strong><br \/><strong>28 \u2013 Paris, FR \u2013 Alhambra<br \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_3915125\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3915125\" style=\"width: 2000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3915125\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/flea@2000x1270.jpg\" alt=\"Flea, 2025. CREDIT: Clara Balzary\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/flea@2000x1270.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/flea@2000x1270-400x254.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/flea@2000x1270-800x508.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/flea@2000x1270-696x442.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/flea@2000x1270-1392x884.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/flea@2000x1270-1068x678.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3915125\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Flea, 2025. CREDIT: Clara Balzary<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<p>Red Hot Chili Peppers released their latest material in 2022, after they <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/news\/music\/red-hot-chili-peppers-announce-john-frusciante-is-rejoining-band-2587514\">welcomed guitarist John Frusciante back into the line-up in 2019<\/a>. They released two albums, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/reviews\/album\/red-hot-chili-peppers-unlimited-love-3194872\">\u2018Unlimited Love\u2019<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/reviews\/album\/red-hot-chili-peppers-return-of-the-dream-canteen-review-an-overwhelming-feast-3326896\">\u2018Return Of The Dream Canteen\u2019<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/big-reads\/red-hot-chili-peppers-cover-interview-2022-unlimited-love-3152682\">Speaking to\u00a0<em>NME<\/em> at the time about what it was like to have the classic line-up back together<\/a>, frontman Anthony Kiedis said the band were determined to bring something new to the table.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI really didn\u2019t want to tell the same old story that we\u2019ve been hearing for the last 50 years in rock music,\u201d he explained. \u201cI liked reaching out in 10,000 directions and seeing what was out there. We weren\u2019t limiting ourselves but trying to tap into something that is honest and emotional.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He added: \u201cThe biggest event, honestly, was John returning to the band. That was the most monumental change in our lives. And God was I down for anything and everything.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n  fbq('consent', 'revoke');\n  fbq('init', '370979561341328');\n  fbq('track', 'PageView');\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.nme.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea has announced his debut solo album, \u2018Honora\u2019, as well as live tour dates in North America, the UK and Europe. Find all the details below. The musician released the first single from the forthcoming record last month in the form of \u2018A Plea\u2019. Now, it\u2019s been confirmed that the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2234612,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25179],"tags":[21935,24982,344729,21939],"class_list":["post-2234611","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-music","tag-indie","tag-jazz","tag-live-music-news","tag-rock"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Red-Hot-Chili-Peppers-Flea-announces-debut-solo-album-\u2018Honora-scaled.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2234611","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2234611"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2234611\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2234613,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2234611\/revisions\/2234613"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2234612"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2234611"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2234611"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2234611"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}