Soft and dreamy, with a pace that rarely rises above a moody midtempo swoon, PHOX’s self-titled debut has a way of seeping under the skin…PHOX dazzles with maximum gentility. The band behind Martin frames her voice in impeccable, confident arrangements.” – NPR
“Buoyant African and Caribbean grooves behind sometimes moody reflections.”– New York Times
“They’ve got the kind of soulful, broad sound that makes you imagine the horizon’s just a little bigger than it is” – New York Magazine
Just 2 weeks into their national tour with sellouts in every major market including: Austin, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland and Seattle, the Madison via Baraboo, WI sextet announce their 2nd single and accompanying video for “Kingfisher.” The track – a layered, upbeat punchy number – has also been anointed as iTunes Single of The Week (available to download for free below).
The video was directed by band member (guitar, banjo, vox) Zach Johnston. About the video and song, Johnston said:
“Kingfisher is a song about longing for a certain person romantically and then realizing that you may have invented the whole infatuation in your head. Who knows how things would have turned out had you actually been in a relationship with this person. The video for Kingfisher is about the longing and the heavy burden, the dream and possibility, and the return to harsh reality – with the added element of friendship that surrounds that situation. The video also in some ways represents our songwriting process too. At least I think so.”
PHOX’s eponymous album premiered last month over at NPR’s first listen and was praised for its “impeccable arrangements,” noting that the debut undoubtedly “has a way of seeping under the skin.” Produced by Brian Joseph at April Base Studio in Eau Claire, WI and mixed by Michael Brauer at Electric Lady Studios, the album is a school of simple folk-pop songs swimming amidst a chaotic eddy of rock, psychedelia, and soul.
Download the iTunes Single of the Week: PHOX – “Kingfisher”
Watch: PHOX – “Kingfisher” Music Video
PHOX will continue making stops in various major markets, as well as festivals including Newport Folk Fest and Shaky Knees. For the band’s full tour itinerary, please see below.
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Tue Jul 08 – Salt Lake City UT – The State Room
Wed Jul 09 – Denver CO – Hi Dive
Fri Jul 11 – St. Louis MO – Duck Room at Blueberry Hill
Sat Jul 12 – Champaign IL – Mariposa Music Fest
Sun Jul 13 – Nashville TN – The High Watt
Tue Jul 15 – Birmingham AL – The Bottletree
Wed Jul 16 – Atlanta, GA @ Vinyl
Thu Jul 17 – Asheville NC – Grey Eagle
Fri Jul 18 – Chapel Hill NC – Local 506
Sat Jul 19 – Washington DC – The Hamilton
Mon Jul 21 – Philadelphia PA – Boot & Saddle
Tue Jul 22 – Brooklyn NY – Knitting Factory
Wed Jul 23 – New York NY – Mercury Lounge – SOLD OUT
Fri Jul 25 – Newport RI – Newport Folk Festival
Sat Jul 26 – North Bennington VT – The Vermont Arts Exchange
Mon Jul 28 – Montreal QC – Casa Del Popolo
Tue Jul 29 – Toronto ON – The Drake
Thu Jul 31 – Cleveland Heights OH – Grog Shop
Fri Aug 01 – Detroit MI – Magic Stick Lounge
Sun Aug 03 – Green Bay WI – Meyer Theatre w/ San Fermin
Mon Aug 04 – Minneapolis MN – 7th St. Entry
Wed Aug 06 – Milwaukee WI – Turner Hall
Thu Aug 07 – Madison WI – High Noon Saloon – SOLD OUT
Fri Aug 08 – Madison WI – High Noon Saloon – SOLD OUT
Sat Aug 09 – Chicago IL – Lincoln Hall
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