Today sees the release of Felix Da Housecat’s brand new album Narrative Of The Blast Illusion out today on New York’s No Shame imprint. The follow up to 2011’s Son of Analog, Narrative Of Thee Blast Illusion sees the Chicago-bred, two-time Grammy Award nominated DJ/Producer/Remixer return to the forefront with his most soulful and introspective record to date.
The 11-track collection features standout tracks such as the dub-dripping reggae tune “The Natural” featuring Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry. The vocoder-vibe of ‘Is Everything OK’ reminds that melody trumps all. “It’s a night thing,” says Felix of the album. “It’s me tapping into melodies. It has nothing to do with hands in the air, it’s about melody and lyrics.”
“This one took 3 years to make. For me, an album is like a high school yearbook and so it’s an experience and a challenge, explains Felix. “I’m going to say this in the least Kanye way possible – and I love Kanye West, I’m from Chicago! – but I’ve come to a stage in my life where I’ve proved and done everything I have done as Felix from ‘Fantasy Girl’ to through the streets of techno – so I don’t have to prove myself to the new generation. I make what I like and try not to get caught up. My intention is not to make a million from this album. It’s all about moods.”
In celebration of the release, Felix is set on a world tour with his final U.S. dates in Los Angeles and Chicago (dates below)!
NARRATIVE OF THEE BLAST ILLUSION TRACK LIST
1- ?Why Games
2- Lookin 4 A Reason
3- Codeine Cowboy
4- Is Everything Ok?
5- The Natural feat. Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry
6- Candy Talk
7- Karma’s Catchin’ Hell
8- Queer
9- Freaks On Time
10- Turn Off The Television
11- Devon’s Box
FDHC LIVE
Fri Jul 10: Sound Nightclub, Los Angeles, USA
Sat Jul 11: Mamby On The Beach, Chicago, USA
Sat Jul 11: Evil Olive, Chicago, USA
Fri Jul 17: Provocateur, Dubai, UAE
Thu Jul 23: The Day Before Tomorrow, Antwerp, Belgium
Sat Aug 1: Country Club, Porto Rotondo Sardinia, Italy
Wed Aug 5: Paradise Club, Mykonos, Greece
Fri Aug 7: Razzmatazz, Barcelona, Spain
Wed Aug 12: Kitsch, Knokke, Belgium
Sat Aug 15: TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht, Holland
Sat Aug 22: Vista Club, Ibiza, Spain
Thu Aug 27: Nikki Beach, Koh Samui, Thailand
Fri Aug 28: Kyo, Singapore
Sat Aug 29: Ku De Ta, Bali, Indonesia
Fri Sept 4: Bar Rouge, Shanghai, China
Sat Sept 5: Vision, Tokyo, Japan
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