Years active 2004–2009 Website www.captainphoenix.com Record label Kind Canyon Records Genres Indie pop, Pop rock | Associated acts Page 44 Active until 2009 Albums Life. Temper. Riot | |
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Labels Kind Canyon Records (UK) Members Ben Burrows
Luke Keyte
Nick Hill
Ross Curnow Origin London, United Kingdom (2004) Similar The Bloody Beetroots, Captain Sinbad, The Whip, Captain - We're Sinking, Shitdisco | ||
Captain Phoenix were a UK indie pop rock band, from London, originally from Winchester, Hampshire. The band consisted of singer and bassist Ben Burrows, lead guitarist Luke Keyte, guitarist Nick Hill, and drummer Ross Curnow.
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History
Captain Phoenix were a London based indie rock band, originally form Winchester. The band formed in 2004 before signing to indie label Kind Canyon. They have since released four singles:- "Living On The Guestlist", "Pistols And Hearts" (no. 29 - BBC Indie Chart), "Loneliness" and "Stand By". The band has had critical acclaim from such publications as NME, The Sunday Times and Daily Star. They have also had exposure on BBC Radio 2 from both Dermot O'Leary and Steve Lamacq.
Lead singer Ben Burrows is younger brother to Andy Burrows, former drummer of Razorlight. They supported Razorlight at a secret gig at The Railway Inn, Winchester when Razorlight previewed second album material.
Captain Phoenix has toured the UK extensively, and toured Japan for the first time in November 2007. They supported The Kooks for three dates at the end of January 2008, as part of the warm up tour for their upcoming album Konk.
Discography
Members
Songs
Pistols & HeartsLife Temper Riot · 2008
Living on the GuestlistLife Temper Riot · 2008
Baby's BackLife Temper Riot · 2008