28 November 2024 - 0 Comments

The Phoenix Foundation refuse to take a hint and return yet again with the release of Whistling In The Darkness a jaunty psyche-folk jamboree that asks if the “chaos in the streets tonight” is perhaps a sales event for some fancy sneakers or more likely; genocide.

“We’ll open carry with open hearts” sings Samuel, a human who has never even held a gun. What's he on about? “The squeaky wheel gets the grease, while the butcher gets the golden geese.” Something is happening here but I don’t know what it is, but it's catchy like covid. Definitely the song of the summer, potentially the song of the Willenium.

The double A side of Whistling In The Darkness paired with the no-wave funk of Ritual Hex (out December 12th) was recorded live-ish at Surgery Studios in between two weekends of Camp A Low Hum. The band was joined by 7th Phoenician Anita Clark (violin and vocals on Whistling In The Darkness), a fun time was had by all.

TOURING IN DECEMBER TO RUIN YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY PLANS

Yeah, hey wow, the band is also on tour. Just before Christmas as an olive branch to indie rock fans who just can’t stomach another team bonding quiz night. This sentence is where we announce the truly amazing, professional support acts. Dream Chambers will synthesise the fabric of reality in Te Whanganui-a-tara and Louisa Nicklin will stop time in Tamaki Makaurau. The band will play their new songs, and it will be “fresh” and “dope”.

Auckland - Double Whammy - Friday 13th December

Tickets available from Under The Radar

Wellington - Meow - Saturday 14th December

Tickets available from Under The Radar

Tickets to both Shows here - https://linktr.ee/thephoenixfoundation

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