Simone Felice's literate, artful, and passionate songs have been informed by a life full of unpredictable drama, including more than one brush with death. His melodies and arrangements possess a grand, sweeping sound that adds emotional power to his lyrics, steeped in poetic themes and literary influences. His vocals have an unforced, natural strength that gives his performances the resonance of a gifted actor. He first made an impression on the Americana scene as a member of the Felice Brothers. After parting from his sibling band, Felice formed the Duke & the King and issued two full-lengths with the project by the end of 2010, when he released his solo debut, Live from a Lonely Place. He delivered solo sets like Strangers (2014) and All the Bright Coins (2022) that continued to showcase his intimate storytelling, while also producing hit albums for the Lumineers and Vance Joy.