Blog: The Blue Walrus

French alt. rock sensations, Phoenix, have been one of the most talked about bands of 2009. Their brilliant fourth studio album Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix has already seen the release of two outstanding singles: 1901 and personal favourite of mine, Lisztomania. I've heard very good things about the band's live show, although recently I've heard murmurings of the ongoing ill health of lead singer Thomas Mars which has caused a couple of below par performances this year, thankfully tonight wasn't one of these, quite the opposite in fact. Tonight's support came from Brooklyn natives Chairlift, my only knowledge [...]