In love with music, fashion, hedonism and joie de vivre , we speak with one of the most iconic bands of the last three decades.

To meditate on the word &quot; France &quot; is to find diverse synonyms: independence, revolution , creativity, art, fashion... and, of course, it is also to think of Phoenix , the indie rock band formed in Versailles at the end of the 90s that appropriates all these values and more: they represent a unique movement and space in the history of rock . Made up of Thomas Mars , Deck d&#39;Arcy , Laurent Brancowitz , Christian Mazzalai and Thomas Hedlund , Phoenix is a group that maintains its own language; the members hide details in their songs , revolve around the same theme and explore it from all its aspects, like a joke that only they understand. For them, everything has a deeper and eternal meaning, it is not surprising that they identify with a circle, the eternal return; as in Alpha Zulu , recording that arises from a plane crash, in which A and Z represent the alpha and the omega , the beginning and the end. An ouroboros that connects in peculiar ways . Thus, language and philosophy give way to a story that can only be told by them. In addition, there is the joie de vivre that characterizes them so much… Practitioners of non-apologetics, they take life lightly, hedonism is their personal brand . They are friends, they live in complicity, they have creative freedom and long breaks and, above all, they do what feels good. They have earned that right over almost three decades. They use their talent for art , but their genius for living .

They live the French style at its best with a good wine or coffee, a croissant and contemplation as a favorite pastime. Yes, there is little of the good, but they enjoy it greatly with the people they love. « As you can see, we have a very similar lifestyle. Being who we are is not an option, we were raised that way. We come from a conservative city », says Deck d&#39;Arcy. &quot; We are more than family &quot; . What gives you that feeling of joy? According to Thomas Mars, « find new places and settings and connect them with a new song. Our songs maintain links like this. Each disc is based on a place. The latter, in the art and museum of the Louvre . Tiamo, the former, in a summer in Italy: a vacation » . We talk a little more about the Louvre and its importance both historically and personally. &quot; What happened in 1789 is still very much in our culture and that place belongs to the people ,&quot; adds Mars . Their love and respect for the French icon is almost tangible in Alpha Zulu , recorded at night in the famous museum during quarantine .

LIVE THE REVOLUTION!

Both musically and creatively, they were part of a French electronic music movement that went around the world . Phoenix is a band that lives up to its cultural DNA and revolutionary heritage. « We are a democratic band, we make decisions together and, although sometimes we do not agree on everything, we always consider the point of view of others. Independence for us is freedom to write what we want , collaborate with whoever we want. Sound as we want ». says guitarist Laurent Brancowitz. They live the resistance on a daily basis; his <a href="https://www.lofficielmexico.com/pop-culture/britt-daniel-el-rock-es-rebelion" target="_blank" rel="noopener">rebellion</a> occupies the small details ; for example, they refuse to do long tours that only increase production costs and reduce benefits for the staff .

CREATIVITY AND PHOENIX

Similarly, the members of Phoenix come from the same generation of high fashion creatives . Just remember the <a href="https://www.lofficielmexico.com/moda/christian-dior-primavera-verano-2023-maria-grazia-chiuri" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dior</a> show in 2004, which took its name from a Phoenix song. In turn, the group recorded a special remix for the parade. «The collaborations we have done have always been very organic; We work with friends and family. We believe in loyalty”, shares Hedlund. On Tonight , in conjunction with Ezra Koening of Vampire Weekend , the group followed up with the single Alpha Zulu, resulting in one of the previews of the upcoming material to be released on November 4, and proved once again that their creativity is limitless source. . They do not have in their closets a pièce de résistance that defines (or pigeonholes) them. Something curious is that the garments they own are the ones they order to be made. An activity that everyone finds fun , says Christian Mazzalai . They are frequent customers of the tailor. His style is elegant and timeless . They wear velvety Celine jackets , preferably burgundy . <a href="https://www.lofficielmexico.com/moda/saint-laurent-en-retrospectiva" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Saint Laurent</a> is one of his favorite brands. And yet, they are against wearing luxury house logos. «For us as a band it is difficult to use mainstream fashion , all designers and brands have the logo. A close friend cuts all labels because he doesn&#39;t like to submit. For that friend, fashion is submission . Submit to the brand. We agree. We don&#39;t like logomania. In addition, those who know fashion and have a trained eye can define what brand it is by the silhouette, they do not need an emblem, &quot;says Thomas. Even the fact that they chose such a significant place for fashion, such as the Louvre, a spot that has seen countless collections parade, speaks of their passion for elegance and the French tradition of good living .

LIVE WITHOUT REGRETS

Camus used to say that every man is a potential murderer and does not know that he is . Until you are faced with adversity, you discover your true nature. &quot;You don&#39;t know you are until the opportunity presents itself,&quot; the band members agree. When asked if they have any collaboration that they regret, the answer comes in unison and is clear: No! &quot;The person who repents is unhappy twice,&quot; they add. In spite of the band that has had so many years and collaborations, there is not something that they would like to take away from their career , well, maybe, yes, that occasion in which Thomas Mars wore a jacket of Members Only to attend an event. Although, as they say, he who repents is unhappy twice.

Phoenix: there is little of the good

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