In interviews, the members of Phox have a conversational style that reflects the Wisconsin band’s music—it’s playful and thoughtful, serious in its ambitions, but seriously fun when all is said and done. With folk-like delicacy, jazz-like precision and a very indie sense of irreverence, the group’s self-titled Partisan debut is one of the best underground-pop records of the year. These high-school friends will be guest editing magnetmagazine.com all week. Read our brand new feature on them.
Yeah, this thing. Nothing else makes me feel this way. A collective favorite of Phox. One of the few things we can agree upon. Our introduction to the record was during our first trip to Europe last summer, and its mystical, fog-shrouded soundscapes made the whole world feel equally wondrous and terrifying. In contrast, “The Dog Days Of Summer,” echoing the cicadas and campfires of Wisconsin summers, reminded us of what we were missing at home.
