Tuna on Toast with Stryker Tuna on Toast with Phoenix - Thomas Mars
May 15, 2024
Thomas Mars, the charismatic lead singer of the French band Phoenix, shares insights into his upbringing in Versailles and the band's creative journey. He humorously discusses his love for shows like Curb Your Enthusiasm and Bewitched. Mars explains Phoenix's transition from a studio band to captivating live performers, attributing their evolution to their third album. He emphasizes the band’s drive to create new music over nostalgia, revealing they’ve been recording fresh material this January. Get ready for more Phoenix magic ahead!
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TV Shows Shaped Early Rituals
- Thomas Mars remembers watching Bewitched and Dallas with family and how those shows shaped Sunday routines.
- He recalls confusion over the infamous 'it was all a dream' Dallas season and the communal viewing experience.
Prefers New Music Over Nostalgia Shows
- Thomas says he dislikes nostalgia-driven album anniversary tours and prefers playing new material live.
- He recounts a surprise 10th-anniversary Mexico show where they played the album in order without promoting nostalgia.
Studio Roots Shaped Phoenix's Sound
- Phoenix began as a studio band because Versailles offered no live venues and they loved experimenting in recording.
- They initially found live performance limiting compared with studio creativity until they improved as performers.