Phantogram News and Photos

Update: The Flaming Lips

Tue, February 05 2013 6:52pm - Source: Pitchfork Media

How's this for hyperbole: in an interview with Rolling Stone last year, Flaming Lips frontman Wayne Coyne referred to the band's forthcoming ninth studio album, The Terror , as "the best Flaming Lips record that we've made."

Big Boi Talks "Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors"

Fri, January 18 2013 5:18pm - Source: ArtistDirect

"I'm trying to take people to new places," declares Big Boi. "I'm tired of the same old shit."

Album Review: Big Boi – Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors

Sun, December 23 2012 9:27pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

In their Fall Music Preview, Rolling Stone proclaimed that Big Boi' s second solo album, Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors , "will surprise anyone who assumed he just brought the street thump to Outkast."

Big Boi, 'Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors': OutKast Rapper Shares Biggest Lessons From His Mama

Wed, December 12 2012 8:50pm - Source: The BoomBox

To say Big Boi has already made his stamp in music history would be an understatement.

Big Boi - Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumours

Tue, December 11 2012 7:51am - Source: The Four Oh Five

The Son of Chico Dusty which gave us a glimmer of hope that maybe Big Boi and André 3000 were alright outside of the institution that is Outkast, but this year's Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumours has confirmed that maybe it's about time they reunited.

Album Review: Big Boi Delivers On Second Solo Album

Mon, December 10 2012 8:47pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Big Boi is artistic throughout his sophomore solo album, taking risks by meshing electro sounds with his raps and singing.

Big Boi: Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors

Mon, December 10 2012 6:31am - Source: Pitchfork Media

Big Boi is known for his voracious, omnivorous listening habits and willingness to abandon his most successful musical formulas.

Interview: Big Boi

Mon, December 10 2012 5:24am - Source: Consequence of Sound

You've previously mentioned that the way you worked with Modest Mouse on their album affected how you approached making Vicious Lies. How so?

Update: Big Boi

Tue, November 20 2012 4:37pm - Source: Pitchfork Media

He touched down in New York mere hours ago, and instead of eating, showering, or sleeping, he's grinding out interviews in a windowless office at Def Jam's Manhattan headquarters.

The Reyka Iceland Airwaves Mixtape featuring Vacationer and Blouse

Fri, November 16 2012 9:48pm - Source: Death + Taxes

Yes, the 2012 Iceland Airwaves is behind us.

Walking the Line: When Big Boi Met A$AP Rocky and Some Random Indie Pop Band

Mon, November 12 2012 8:39pm - Source: Passion of the Weiss

Add Big Boi to the litany of artists enamored with the idea of making A$AP Rocky-core.

Cloaked Figures and a Cryptic Cube Haunt Phantogram's "Don't Move" Video

Wed, November 07 2012 7:01pm - Source: Pitchfork Media

The video for Phantogram 's "Don't Move" (off last year's Nightlife EP ) features a woman haunted by cryptic figures wearing cloaks and a mysterious, mystical cube.

Reyka Vodka sends Vacationer to rock the Iceland Airwaves Festival

Fri, October 12 2012 6:32pm - Source: Death + Taxes

Vacationer caught the ear of indie rock fans and critics alike this year with the release of their debut album, "Gone" a fuzzy, sample-laden tour de force that placed the band on the playing field of indie stars like Beach House and Phantogram.

Big Boi Reveals Surprising Top Five Musicians -- Exclusive

Tue, August 28 2012 4:07pm - Source: The BoomBox

Big Boi is quickly approaching two decades in hip-hop, but he routinely finds inspiration in other genres.

Railbird playing shows, released new single with Phantogram's Sarah Barthel (who's DJing in NYC on Thursday)

Wed, July 18 2012 10:59pm - Source: Brooklyn Vegan

Brooklyn's Railbird are currently in residency at Pete's Candy Store in Williamsburg where they play every Wednesday in July. Tonight (7/18) the electronic-leaning quartet share the bill with Ryan Martin.

Phantogram, The Flaming Lips: Flaming Lips Debut New Song, "You Lust"

Fri, June 29 2012 2:28pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

The group recently set the world record for most concerts in twenty-four hours, playing eight shows that stretched from Memphis to New Orleans.

Phantogram @ Governors Ball (June 24, 2012)

Wed, June 27 2012 1:55am - Source: We All Want Someone To Shout For

At Bonnaroo, Phantogram played at the depths of the night filling out the tent they were in with ease.

Phantogram Bring The Night Vibes To The Governors Ball 2012

Mon, June 25 2012 5:28pm - Source: Idolator

Though we previously said that Phantogram were meant to perform at night, it turns out it doesn't matter when they play, because they'll bring that sultry mystery of the dark regardless of the circumstances.

Bonnaroo 2012: Who We’re Seeing

Wed, June 06 2012 5:52am - Source: Pretty Much Amazing

When we say the word "Bonnaroo," it may call to mind confusing stage names and unwashed hippies, but you should also associate the Tennessee festival with an always great and diverse lineup of artists, from the well-established to the just breaking out.

Win Tickets To See Phantogram in Cincinnati

Thu, May 31 2012 4:21pm - Source: Each Note Secure

You've gotta give Bogarts some credit, they cleaned the place up, and are starting to book some interesting shows.

Bonnaroo Announces 2012 Schedule

Tue, May 15 2012 10:46pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

The schedule for this year's sweltering Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival has been announced.

Phantogram Announce New Tour Dates

Thu, April 12 2012 10:04pm - Source: Under The Radar Magazine

After following up their 2010 debut Eyelid Movies with a mini-LP entitled Nightlife last November, electro duo Phantogram have announced that they will be returning to the road starting at the end of April.

Azad Right – “Old School”

Sun, March 25 2012 3:03pm - Source: The Smocking Section

The vast majority of you don't have a clue who Azad Right is.

Download: Phantogram – 16 Years [Best Fit Premiere]

Mon, February 13 2012 2:06pm - Source: The Line Of Best Fit

Following on from 2010′s much lauded debut full length Eyelid Movies , NYC based duo Phantogram return with the eagerly awaited Nightlife EP – due out via Barsuk Records this forthcoming Monday 20 February.

Polica :: "Lay Your Cards Out" (feat. Mike Noyce)

Tue, December 20 2011 8:21pm - Source: 32feet/second

If you know well the distinct pleasure of evading the police in a foreign country, you know well that the first syllable is the critical one.

Kathleen’s Favorite National EPs of 2011

Fri, December 16 2011 9:31pm - Source: Sound on the Sound

Sometimes more than a full length, which almost always has hiccups and moments that lose their captivating hold.

Policia :: "Lay Your Cards Out" (feat. Mike Noyce)

Tue, December 06 2011 12:40pm - Source: 32feet/second

If you know well the distinct pleasure of evading the police in a foreign country, you know well that the first syllable is the critical one.

Show Review: Exitmusic @ Union Transfer 11/17/11

Sun, November 20 2011 5:21pm - Source: Music Under Fire

On a chilled Thursday night, Union Transfer provided the warm haven for the music lovers and Exitmusic to come together and make sweet music ear love to each other.

Album Review: Phantogram – Nightlife EP

Fri, November 18 2011 1:32pm - Source: Consequence of Sound

In a 2010 interview with our own Drew Litowitz, trip-pop duo Phantogram said its name—a two-dimensional object that appears 3D—is perfect, because they're a "two piece band, two dimensions, and we make a stereophonic, bigger sound than the two of us."