The Phoenix Foundation
Music with Yadana Saw
Yadana Saw brings something new, something fresh for the changing seasons and a significant anniversary for a beloved local release from The Phonix Foundation well-deserving of a celebration. Audio
Essential Albums: The Phoenix Foundation - Buffalo
Buffalo was the album that lifted the profile of Wellington band The Phoenix Foundation both here and internationally. It saw their collective approach reach new heights - in the sophistication of the… Audio
LIVE: The Phoenix Foundation play Horse Power at The Hollywood
Listen to The Phoenix Foundation in concert, performing songs from their celebrated debut album Horse Power, along with crowd favorites from their back catalogue, live at The Hollywood Cinema in… Audio
Luke Buda's latest projects
Luke Buda is behind the score of the new TV drama Far North. It came out on Monday and is about one of New Zealand's biggest drug busts. He talks to Jesse. Audio
2PM LIVE: Flying Nun Special
We've curated some of our favourite live performances from Flying Nun artists that are the perfect relaxed vibe for your Saturday afternoon. Audio
The Phoenix Foundation Live at the Powerstation 2020
The Phoenix Foundation played Auckland's Powerstation as part of the band's first nationwide tour in 5 years. Their dynamic performance featured new songs from their latest celebrated album Friend… Audio
The Phoenix Foundation Live at the Powerstation
In November 2020 The Phoenix Foundation played Auckland's Powerstation as part of the band's first nationwide tour in 5 years. Their dynamic performance featured new songs from their latest celebrated… Audio
The Phoenix Foundation & NZSO - Live at Michael Fowler Centre
In 2018 The Phoenix Foundation joined forces with the NZSO for the Celebrate! New Zealand Tour. The tour marked the band's 20th Anniversary and culminated in a remarkable concert experience at… Video, Audio, Gallery
RNZ Music Pocket Edition 304: The Phoenix Foundation/Prince
In this week's Pocket Edition, The Phoenix Foundation's Samuel Flynn Scott takes us through their new album Friend Ship and Professor Susan Rogers former sound engineer for Prince speaks with Jesse… Audio
The Sampler: The Phoenix Foundation
Wellington veterans consolidate a quarter century of invention with an album that celebrates the craft of making songs. Friend Ship has a sophistication that can only come from having grown together… Audio
The Sampler: Phoenix Foundation, Dead Famous People, Thompsons
Nick Bollinger discusses a new benchmark for veteran Wellington band The Phoenix Foundation; the welcome - if overdue - return of Dead Famous People, and the magnificent miserablism of Richard and… Audio
The Sampler: Phoenix Foundation, Dead Famous People, Thompsons
Nick Bollinger discusses a new benchmark for veteran Wellington band The Phoenix Foundation; the welcome - if overdue - return of Dead Famous People, and the magnificent miserablism of Richard and…
AudioTRACK BY TRACK: The Phoenix Foundation's new album Friendship
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
NZ Live Summer Selections 2020: Phoenix Foundation
The Phoenix Foundation play songs from their latest album "Friend Ship", including a special Paul Young cover, live on Afternoons with Jesse Mulligan. Audio
Mixtape Luke Buda
Wellington musician and Phoenix Foundation favourite, Luke Buda is this weeks guest on The Mixtape. The Phoenix Foundation have been playing together for more than 20 years. The band have won many… Audio
The Phoenix Foundation and Shona Laing
William Dart looks at two new releases which serve up quite a few surprises: some great, re-released and previously unreleased recordings by The Phoenix Foundation and Shona Laing. Video, Audio
The Orchestra Rocks
William Dart looks at the thorny issue of combining rock bands with full symphony orchestras. It can often be dire, but there have been some great successes - one of them, in William's view, happening… Video, Audio
Behind Celebrate!: The Phoenix Foundation and NZSO show
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
Review: Phoenix Foundation and NZSO "Buzzy as"
Last night The Phoenix Foundation and the NZSO played the first of four NZ shows that celebrate 20 years of music making for the well-loved Wellington band. Hadyn Green reports back. Gallery
The Phoenix Foundation & NZSO - Celebrate!
The Phoenix Foundation performs songs in orchestral arrangements by NZ composers Claire Cowan, Chris Gendall, Gareth Farr & Hamish Oliver. Video, Audio, Gallery
