James Tabbi

Lead singer of acclaimed duo The Heroic Enthusiasts steps forward on his own—James Tabbi has rendered two powerful remixes (out October 22) of Head To The Roots’ single “Rising,” producing and remixing the track for the dance floor. Tabbi’s work has been described previously by SPIN Magazine as: “Suave, synth-driven Brit-pop that shimmers with nostalgia and radiates with eternal appeal.” The singer and producer will step forward again early next year with the unveiling of his first solo record, out on Meridian (ECR Music Group) in 2026.

“The idea to remix ‘Rising’ came about over coffee with Casey Arthur, partner of Anthony Siciliano, the lead singer, songwriter, and guitarist of Head to the Roots,” Says Tabbi. “Casey—a social artist dedicated to transforming communities through art—and I were discussing music in general when I mentioned how much I enjoyed Anthony’s latest album, Rising, especially the title track. Its message truly resonated with me. We talked about how cool it would be to reach a broader audience for the song, and I suggested that a dance remix could be a fun way to introduce it to a different crowd.”

Tabbi’s success as a producer and remixer is no secret. In addition to his work with The Heroic Enthusiasts, his 2024 co-produced remixes of Lesley Gore’s 2005 remake of “You Don’t Own Me” further ignited a newfound wave of interest in her work, and in that classic song which was featured in Calvin Klein’s global campaign at the time, and became a viral sensation from TikTok to Amazon.

Head to the Roots is a roots rock band based in Rochester, New York, whose music blends of raw rock energy and introspective folk, often performed with a collective improvisational spirit on stage.

“The remixes were a blast to create, and we decided to release them in October 2025, a year after the original album’s release,” Tabbi explains. “The part of the song that resonated with me most personally is the idea that the phoenix will rise when the youth rise up. The lyrics, ‘I think we need stronger leaders now / Like us kids, the ones looked down upon / Our pulse is closest to the ground / So keep rising / Keep rising,’ capture this perfectly. This recurring historical reference is as prescient now as it has always been.”

James Tabbi’s remixes of Head To The Roots’ track “Rising” are out October 22 on Meridian (ECR Music Group).