phoenix on the fly

~*NEWSFLASH*~

Phoenix, one of the most influential dance-rock bands since their 1996 formation, is coming to the humble, yet stellar, venue of Rock & Roll Hotel. Announced today, the french quartet (Thomas Mars, Deck D'Arcy, Christian Mazzalai and Laurent Brancowitz) are playing Sunday June 21, and have lined up special guest Amazing Baby, of Brooklyn.

Phoenix first got my attention when their song Too Young was used in a party scene in 2003's fabulous film Lost in Translation. Since then, I have become an admirer of their ability to infuse clear, intelligent lyrics with danceable, electro-infused rock. Two weeks ago, on Saturday Night Live, they performed two excellent songs (that I have played at SHIFT) from their teaser EP, Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix. If Lisztomania and 1901 are any clue, their upcoming full-length (of the same title) is going to be brilliant.

Tickets go on sale Friday April 17, that is THIS FRIDAY, at 10:00 a.m.

The LP of Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix drops (U.S.) May 26, 2009. Get it, and check out their website(free download of 1901 on there). These boys have come a long way from being the backing band for AIR, so let's strap one on and dance our faces off.

Hoo-effin'-ray!
-the Majr