SXSW 2005 Showcasing Artists
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Phoenix
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The French band Phoenix draws elements from an eclectic '80s upbringing to arrive at their rock-synth sound. TThe band pressed 500 copies of a single on their own label, Ghettoblaster. The A-side was a punk rock song and the other a chugging Krautrocker, hinting at their eclectic tastes. Shortly after, they were signed to the Paris-based Source records. Phoenix became well aquainted with labelmates Air when they acted as their backing band on several U.K. TV appearances. United, the group's debut album, appeared in 2000 on Astralwerks and was recorded over two months. Their second studio album 'Alphabetical' was released in 2004.
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