PHOX

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PHOX

PHOX relaxing in the comfort of their own home
Background information
Origin Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States
Genres Alternative folk / Indie pop
Years active 2011 (2011)–present
Labels Partisan Records
Foundations Music Management
Dine Alone Records (Canada)
Associated acts Sonntag
We the Living
Randy Boys
Thick as Thieves
Whispered Hallows
Popcorn Fetus
Website phoxband.com
Members Jason Krunnfusz
Monica Martin
Matthew Holmen
Zach Johnston
Matteo Roberts
Davey Roberts

PHOX is an American six-piece alternative folk / indie pop band from Baraboo, Wisconsin. PHOX's self-titled debut LP was released on June 24, 2014. Phox's songs are represented by Downtown Music Publishing and they are managed by Foundations Music.

History

Before breaking through in 2013 and receiving recognition as one of the years' greatest musical success stories,[1] prior to the formation of PHOX many eventual members collaborated with Zach Johnston for his album Sonntag, which was written in California, but recorded in Wisconsin. Some time later while Matt Holmen was playing with Davey Roberts, Matt Roberts (keys), and Jason Krunnfusz (bass) in Baraboo. The group connected once again for what was originally thought to be a one-off show at the local event, Boo Bash on May 4, 2011. The group still needed songs to play and someone to sing them. Monica Martin was asked if she'd sing some tracks from Sonntag and some cover songs at the event and she agreed. Moving forward, Monica wrote lyrics and melodies, and the group arranged the songs from their first two EP's and their self-titled first record release.[2]

The band released their EP Confetti in early 2013, for which they created a video component for each track.[3] The rest of 2013 brought their success to the next level with a Daytrotter session,[4] positive press, a spot at South by Southwest and a national tour opening for Blitzen Trapper. The band played Lollapalooza as a last-minute addition in August 2013, drawing a large crowd despite their midday spot.[5] In September 2013 PHOX opened for The Lumineers at Apple's iTunes Festival in London.[6] Throughout 2015, Phox supported Paolo Nutini and The Head and the Heart, while also headlining around the U.S. non-stop. They also made their debut in New Zealand and Australia during March 2015.[7] They were also featured on NPR Music's Tiny Desk Concert. Other notable festival stops include Coachella, Bonnaroo, Firefly, Summerfest, Sasquatch, and the inaugural Eaux Claires Music and Arts Festival where they also screened their latest [mockumentary] film titled, Amor Fati, directed by member Zach Johnston. Public release of the film is TBA. The band is currently signed to Partisan Records, and are managed by Foundations Artist Management. [8] They recorded their first full-length, self-titled album at April Base – Justin Vernon's home studio in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.[9] Currently, PHOX is diving right into new music for their second album, although the release date has yet to be announced.[10]

Members

Discography

Albums

References

  1. ↑ Steinhoff, Jessica. "PHOX on the run: The Madison band sharpen their instincts on their first big tour". The Daily Page. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
  2. ↑ Opoien, Jessie. "Crazy like a PHOX: Buzzed-about band goes from Baraboo to London and beyond". The Capital Times. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
  3. ↑ Miller, Joshua. "Madison-based Phox searches for new territory". A.V. Club. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
  4. ↑ "PHOX Daytrotter Studios". Daytrotter. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
  5. ↑ Thomas, Rob. "PHOX knocks out Lollapalooza crowd". The Capital Times. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
  6. ↑ Williams, Chris. "Review: The Lumineers And Phox Play iTunes Festival 2013". 4Music. Retrieved 20 November 2013.
  7. ↑ "INDIE SIX-PIECE, PHOX, PREPARE FOR DEBUT AUSTRALIAN SHOW".
  8. ↑ "FOUNDATIONS WELCOMES PHOX". Foundations Music. Retrieved 12 September 2015.
  9. ↑ "Official Website". Retrieved 25 March 2014.
  10. ↑ Martin, Monica. "Official Instagram". Retrieved 12 September 2015.

External links

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