Felix White

Biography

Early life

White was born in Wandsworth, London, England. His mother, Lana White, was an editor in the publishing industry, and his father was involved in urban design. His mother suffered from multiple sclerosis and died in 2002, when White was 17. He was educated at Alleyn's School and studied Sociology at the University of Sussex. White has two younger brothers, Hugo and Will. White is a lifelong supporter of Fulham F.C.

2004-2017, 2025-Present: 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 had decided to disband in August 2016.

The Maccabees confirmed their comeback for 2025 on social media, complete with headline festival show at All Points East and European tour.

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.

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.

He has also written a memoir, on cricket, music and loss, It's Always Summer Somewhere. It was abridged and broadcast on BBC Radio 4, narrated by White, in January 2022.

From September 2022, Felix began fronting features and taking on a colour commentator role for Major League Baseball. The games are shown live on BBC iPlayer in the UK where he regularly joins co-hosts Melanie Newman and Xavier Scruggs.

On 17 August 2023, Felix and his brother Hugo White unveiled their first single, "Worn Out Buildings," as part of their new musical project, 86TVs. Band members included their younger brother, Will White, and drummer Jamie Morrison, known for his previous work with the bands Noisettes and Stereophonics.

On 2 August 2024, 86TVs' self-titled debut album was released alongside a digital-only single "New Used Car" featuring Jamie T.

Discography

Solo

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

The Maccabees

Main article: The Maccabees discography

• Colour It In (2007)
• Wall of Arms (2009)
• Given to the Wild (2012)
• Marks to Prove It (2015)

86TVs

• 86TVs (2024)

References

References

1. (24 February 2018). "The Art of Success".
2. "Felix Andrew O White".
3. (3 January 2016). "Relative Values: Felix and Hugo White, of the Maccabees".
4. (24 December 2018). "Maccabees' Felix White: mum's defiance in the face of MS was her greatest lesson to me".
5. (11 January 2016). "The Maccabees are bearing their marks".
6. "Alumni library".
7. (23 January 2012). "Given to the Wild: Third Album Chat w/ The Maccabees".
8. (25 July 2016). "The Maccabees' Felix White launches label and club night".
9. (30 June 2015). "Fulham 5-a-side: White".
10. (8 August 2016). "The Maccabees announce split – read their statement in full".
11. (25 October 2024). "The Maccabees confirm return for 2025".
12. (3 May 2018). "Inside Yala! Records: Felix White and Morad Khokar on starting their own label".
13. (22 July 2016). "Felix White of The Maccabees Launches Yala! Records Label and Club Night".
14. "BBC Radio 5 live - Tailenders".
15. (13 December 2019). "It's Always Summer Somewhere by Felix White".
16. "It's Always Summer Somewhere by Felix White".
17. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/baseball/62996346
18. "The Maccabees' Felix and Hugo White on 86TVs, their comeback band".