I think of Phantogram as a cross between British bands The xx and Zero 7. But, of course, as those British bands die down, the American Phantogram emerges from their ashes. Phantogram is a recent band that formed only in 2007 and didn’t release their first album until 2009. It consists of two high school friends and their specified talents, with Josh Carter on the guitar and Sarah Barthel on keyboards. To us tristaters they are a local band from Sarasota Springs, New York.
Their first and in my opinion best song, “Mouthful of Diamonds”, exemplifies the enormous talent the duo has. With only their two instruments and Barthel’s vocals, they have created an upbeat yet soothing masterpiece with tremendous originality and simplicity. “Mouthful of Diamonds” simultaneously came out with “Voices” to comprise their first album which I believe are their best songs. But I also encourage you to check out “When I’m Small”, but I think I can guarantee that you won’t find anything as good as “Mouthful of Diamonds”. Phantogram is playing at Terminal 5 in New York City on July 22, hopefully I will see ya there. TICKETS HERE
-Sam C.
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