Samuel Flynn Scott

Emerging out of Boston in 1986, alternative band the Pixies was, and still is, a jarring mix of surf rock, punk, pop and usually a good bit of screaming. The Phoenix Foundation co-founder Samuel Flynn… Audio

Celebrating The 40th Anniversary Of Simon & Garfunkel's Concert In Central Park, Samuel Flynn Scott of The Phoenix Foundation talks to Charlotte about the upcoming tribute shows featuring an all-star… Audio

It's been five years since Wellington favourites The Phoenix Foundation released their last album, Give Up Your Dreams. Since then they've been writing, recording, touring with the NZ Symphony… Video, Audio

Samuel Flynn Scott of The Phoenix Foundation may have been the oldest person at Taylor Swift’s Mt Smart concert who wasn’t with their kids, but he was “straight-up loving it”.

Earlier this month the The Phoenix Foundation and the NZSO teamed up to celebrate 20 years of the band's music. Yadana Saw speaks with the band about this orchestral interpretation of their music. Video, Audio

Performing on board the Interislander ferry in exchange for free passage is something most local bands do at some point in their career. Here's a loving tribute to 'NZ's worst gig' from Hayden… Video

Phoenix Foundation frontmen Luke Buda and Sam Scott team up with Lawrence Arabia for a stripped-down stroll through their extensive catalogues.

In this week's Pocket Edition, Melody Thomas speaks with Liz Pelly about what is behind Spotify playlists; BBC Future reporter Melissa Hogenboom shares the story of her father's dementia and his love… Audio

Our favourite local musicians share the song that's their soundtrack to summer. Sam Scott of The Phoenix Foundation picks 'Bad Liar' by Selena Gomez. Video, Audio

Kim Hill talks to James Milne, who writes and performs as Lawrence Arabia, and is currently on an Australasian tour in support of his latest album, Absolute Truth, ahead of concerts in France and the… Video, Audio

William Dart reviews new releases from NZ songwriters Dave Dobbyn, Will Wood and Alex Taylor. Audio

Dave Dobbyn has been a big fan of the Phoenix Foundation ever since he heard their 2010 album Buffalo, and so asked the group to work with him on his first album in more than eight years, Harmony… Audio

The Phoenix Foundation have sounded a bum note with the title of their new album, Give Up Your Dreams, but the scope of their sonic ambition is as wide as ever. Samuel Scott, Luke Buda and Chris… Video, Audio

Fela Kuti gets a Broadway makeover, Stephen Malkmus in conversation with Samuel Flynn Scott and Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz. Audio

Anthonie Tonnon visits New Zealand's most talked about places to see music. The waiting list is almost a year long, and musicians return with legends of blissful crowds, a brewery on site and log… Audio

We pay tribute to Soane, Brooke Fraser says goodbye to her guitar, Bunnies on Ponies' Sam Scott on being a teen and The Eastern take in Stewart Island. Audio

It's an APRA Silver Scrolls Special plus Randa at the Critics' Choice Awards and baggin' bargains at the Auckland Record Collectors' Fair. Audio

The Clean release three solo albums at once, Kristin Hersh in session, Samuel Flynn Scott on feeling like a dinosaur and love and nihilism with Ron Gallipoli. Audio