How many Phoenix releases are on Riffiter?

33 releases are catalogued, spanning 2000 to 2025.

When was Phoenix formed?

Phoenix formed in 1999, in Versailles, France.

What genre is Phoenix?

Phoenix is catalogued under Alternative Rock.

What awards has Phoenix won?

Phoenix has 2 award wins on record, including Victoires de la Musique (1×), Grammy Awards (1×).

Artist

Phoenix

Phoenix is an alternative rock artist from Versailles, France formed in 1999. 33 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.

Alternative Rock · Versailles, France · Best alternative rock albums

33
Releases: 2000–2025
Active years: 1999
Formed

Discography

8

Singles & EPs

25

Honors

2

Victoires de la Musique
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Victoires de la Musique
- 2014 · Victory of the rock album
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Grammy Awards
- 2009 · Best Alternative Music Album

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About

The French group Phoenix draw elements from their eclectic '80s upbringing to arrive at a satisfying synthesis of rock and synthesizers. Vocalist Thomas Mars, bassist Deck d'Arcy, and guitarist Christian Mazzalai were a garage band based out of Mars' house in the suburbs of Paris. Mazzalai's older brother Branco joined the band on guitar when his band Darlin' disbanded in 1995. The group got its touring start on the French bar circuit doing Hank Williams and Prince covers to drunken audiences. Two years later the band took on the name Phoenix and pressed 500 copies of a single on its 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 acquainted with labelmates Air when they acted as their backing band on several U.K. TV appearances. The result of the electronic exposure was a single called "Heatwave," which was very similar in approach to '70s disco. United, the group's debut album, appeared in 2000 on Astralwerks and was recorded over two months. The album featured guest appearances from friends and family, including…

Phoenix in brief

How many Phoenix releases are on Riffiter?: 33 releases are catalogued, spanning 2000 to 2025.
When was Phoenix formed?: Phoenix formed in 1999, in Versailles, France.
What genre is Phoenix?: Phoenix is catalogued under Alternative Rock.
What is the most recent Phoenix release on Riffiter?: UFO, released in 2025.
What awards has Phoenix won?: Phoenix has 2 award wins on record, including Victoires de la Musique (1×), Grammy Awards (1×).