Phoenix, the Grammy Award-winning band, first achieved widespread critical and commercial success with their fourth album, Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix, released in 2009. Featuring the international hit singles ‘1901’ and ‘Lisztomania,’ the album earned them the prestigious Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album in 2010. Prior to this breakthrough, the band, maintaining a consistent line-up since its 1995 formation with Thomas Mars, Deck d’Arcy, Christian Mazzalai, and Laurent Brancowitz, had established a distinct sound. Their debut album, United, was released in 2000, and their single ‘Too Young’ garnered broader attention through its inclusion in the acclaimed film Lost in Translation.
Building on their Grammy success, Phoenix continued to headline major festivals such as Coachella in 2013 and Primavera Sound. In 2010, they delivered a memorable performance of ‘1901’ on Saturday Night Live, further solidifying their international appeal. Their fifth studio album, Bankrupt!, released in 2013, debuted impressively at number 3 on the French Albums Chart and number 4 on the Billboard 200, cementing their status in the global music scene. Demonstrating their versatile talents beyond music, Phoenix also made a notable appearance in the 2015 Netflix special A Very Murray Christmas.
Phoenix continues to demonstrate their enduring cultural relevance and impact through high-profile performances and new ventures. In 2024, they graced the stage at the Summer Olympics closing ceremony in Paris, a significant global event. Looking ahead to 2025, the band is set to form the supergroup UFOs, a collaboration with Braxe + Falcon, signaling new creative directions and maintaining their position at the forefront of alternative music.