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France Phoenix is a French band from Versailles, formed in 1995, recognized for their indie pop, synth-pop, pop rock, and new wave sound.
Phoenix joined forces with French house duo Braxe + Falcon for a new collaboration project, releasing the debut single 'UFO' as the supergroup UFOs.
The Phoenix Brand has collaborated with Flowmingos, creating unique collections tailored to the artist.
The Phoenix Brand has collaborated with Sedge Freeman, creating unique collections tailored to the artist.
The Phoenix Brand has collaborated with Edgar Garcia, creating unique collections tailored to the artist.
Phoenix curated a compilation album for the French electronic music record and fashion label Kitsuné, released on March 23, 2009.
The French indie rock band, Phoenix, elevated its worldwide tour with captivating visuals and effects powered by SMODE, a visual technology company.
Hulu released a VR Music Doc about Phoenix, showcasing their music through brand partnerships to monetize VR content.
French fashion designer Hedi Slimane commissioned a special mix of Phoenix's song 'Victim of the Crime' (from 'Alphabetical') as the soundtrack to one of his runway shows for Dior Homme.
In 2017, Phoenix collaborated with Tatenokawa, Inc., a brewery from Yamagata Prefecture, Japan, to create the Phoenix Sake Collection. This tribute was for their late friend Toshiro Kuroda, a Japanese restaurateur. The collection included Tatenokawa Phoenix (Rainbow Label) and a Sparkling sake for the band's 20th anniversary, along with limited-edition brews. A portion of sales was donated to the Japanese Red Cross.
Phoenix emerged from Versailles, France, in 1995, founded by Thomas Mars (lead vocals, drums, percussion), Deck d’Arcy (bass, keyboards, backing vocals), Christian Mazzalai (guitar, backing vocals), and Laurent Brancowitz (guitar, keyboards, backing vocals). The band’s consistent line-up has remained unchanged since its formation. Their early years saw them establish a distinct sound, moving from self-released singles on their Ghettoblaster label to signing with Paris-based Source Records. Early career highlights include acting as the backing band for labelmates Air on UK TV appearances and releasing their debut album, “United,” in 2000. This period also saw their single “Too Young” featured in the movie “Lost in Translation,” broadening their audience.
The band’s career trajectory gained significant momentum with their fourth album, “Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix,” released in 2009. This album, featuring singles “1901” and “Lisztomania,” achieved widespread critical and commercial success, earning a Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album in 2010. Following this breakthrough, Phoenix headlined major festivals like Coachella and Primavera Sound. Their fifth album, “Bankrupt!” (2013), continued this commercial success, debuting at number 3 on the French Albums Chart and number 4 on the Billboard 200, cementing their status in the international music scene. The band’s continuous dedication to musical evolution is evident in their subsequent works, exploring Italo disco influences in “Ti Amo” (2017) and recording “Alpha Zulu” (2022) within the Louvre Palace during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Phoenix’s consistent output includes seven studio albums to date, demonstrating a steady progression in their musical style and thematic exploration. They have been noted for their unique approach to album creation, often seeking non-traditional recording environments. Their album “Alpha Zulu” was particularly influenced by the passing of their long-time producer and friend, Philippe Zdar, highlighting the personal connections embedded in their creative process. The band also performed at the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony in Paris, a significant event showcasing their enduring cultural relevance and impact.
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