Lonely Boy | Latest Indie Power Pop Album
Lonely Boy Album Overview
This soulful and harmony-saturated song cycle from Frederick Julius covers the vast terrain between hope and despair in ten vulnerable, often confessional tunes - each one a masterful blend of dark and bright.
Lonely Boy was recorded and produced in Los Angeles by Mike Post at Moosecat Recording Co. and represents the second full-band effort from Frederick Julius. This album was released on September 15th, 2023.
Credits
Featuring the signature intricate vocal harmonies and lyrics of Matt Geiler, the multi-instrumental wizardry of Mike Post, and the return of the legendary Butch Norton on drums and percussion, Lonely Boy also incorporates the phenomenal sounds of:
Jason Goldstein - Piano, Keyboards, Melotron
Freddy Hernandez - Upright Bass
Andrew Gleason - Electric Guitar
Raymond Richards - Pedal Steel
Produced and mixed by Mike Post, Lonely Boy was mastered by Will Borza (Deftones, Andrew W.K.) at Borza Mastering in Los Osos, CA.
What Inspired Lonely Boy?
Check out this companion ebook & audiobook, Lonely Boy: A Novel in Sound & Color. It follows the vivid, coming-of-age story of Frederick Julius and weaves images of first love, family secrets, resilience, and self discovery.
Fixers & Elixirs
A medicine cabinet of sweet and melancholy indie-pop confections with gorgeous vocal harmonies, jangly guitars, and lyrics that range from darkly humorous to the surreal.
The Garden At Dusk
A watercolory sketchbook of harmonies, surprisingly spare production, and surreal lyrics that hint at fleeting moments of heartbreak, isolation and redemption.
Valerie,
May I?
This single's catchy melody, charming lyrics, and captivating vocals leave an uplifting impression that transports you back to happy days of summer and first love.
Autumn & Eliot
This upbeat single tells the story of first love and near misses with memorable lyrics, driving beats, and soaring harmonies.
