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Phantogramis an American electronic rock duo from Greenwich, New York, consisting of guitarist Josh Carter and keyboardist Sarah Barthel.
History
Barthel and Carter were friends since junior high school, but Phantogram didn't officially form until 2007. That summer, Barthel returned home dissatisfied with pursuing a visual arts degree and Carter returned home after an unsuccessful stint in New York City with his older brother's band, Grand Habit.[1] The two friends reunited and then worked on finishing some beat ideas Carter made earlier. They then finally formed the band.
The duo was originally called Charlie Everywhere when performing around the Saratoga Springs area on the local label Sub-Bombin Records. The band was soon dubbed the label's, "first big success" by the Albany Times Union after their energetic live performances and recorded tracks had the band searching for a larger record label to release their first EP [2].
The band signed with the BBE record label on January 26, 2009 [3]. Upon signing with BBE, the band changed their name to Phantogram to avoid any potential trademark issues [4]. Their self-titled debut EP was released on May 12, 2009[5].
Phantogram's unique dance-friendly sound has helped them play as opening acts for more established bands such as Ra Ra Riot, Yeasayer, Brazilian Girls and The Slip. They've also performed at the SXSW festival in 2009 and are scheduled to play at Camp Bisco in July 2009. Barthel has said of their sound, "We wanted to incorporate all our own influences and created our own sound that's a combination of Serge Gainsbourg, sampling and Detroit hip-hop. How I explain it to the customers who come into the restaurant where I work is that we sound like a combination of Kanye West and Radiohead." [6] In interviews, the band has described their sound concisely under the genre of "street beat, psyche pop." [7] The genre comes from a blog post written by fellow Saratoga Spring musician Matthew Loiacano, who described Phantogram's sound as "street beat, psyche pop" after seeing them perform with Yeasayer at Skidmore College [8].
Discography
Albums and EPs
- Running From The Cops EP (2009, BBE Records)
- Eyelid Movies LP (Expected release - 2009, BBE Records)
Singles
- "Mouthful of Diamonds" (2009, Sub-Bombin Records, featured on WOXY.com's Future Sounds)
References
- ^ ""Charlie Everywhere makes music that's hard to define, easy to enjoy" by Kirsten Ferguson". Metroland Online. Retrieved 2009-06-16.
{{cite web}}: External link in|publisher= - ^ ""Charlie Everywhere is rising as Sub-Bombin Records first big success" by Danielle Furaro". Times Union (Albany). Retrieved 2009-06-16.
- ^ ""We are now signed to BBE Records!!!" by Phantogram". MySpace. Retrieved 2009-06-16.
- ^ ""Charlie Everywhere becomes a phantom" by Danielle Furaro". Times Union (Albany). Retrieved 2009-06-16.
- ^ ""May 12th!!!" by Phantogram". MySpace. Retrieved 2009-06-16.
- ^ ""Charlie Everywhere is rising as Sub-Bombin Records first big success" by Danielle Furaro". Times Union (Albany). Retrieved 2009-06-16.
- ^ ""Phantogram - Sounds That Grab Ahold of You in a Beautiful Way" by Jude Huzicko". On Another Note. Retrieved 2009-06-16.
{{cite web}}: External link in|publisher= - ^ ""June CNY Music Podcast: Phantogram visits Syracuse (and does a quick interview!)" by Nathan Mattise". In Pursuit of the Trivial. Retrieved 2009-06-16.
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External links
- Phantogram on MySpace
- Phantogram on Sub-Bombin Records
- Phantogram on BBE Records
- Metroland feature on Charlie Everywhere by Kirsten Ferguson
- Albany Times Union feature on Charlie Everywhere by Danielle Furaro
- Interview with On Another Note by Jude Huzicko
- Audio interview with In Pursuit of the Trivial by Nathan Mattise
- Review following a Geneva, N.Y. show with Ra Ra Riot by Nathan Mattise
- Phantogram included in "This Week in Pop: My Favorite Things" on Pop Candy by Whitney Matheson
- Phantogram promotional pictures by Doron Gild