Biography
Sex appeal, musical manipulation and devilish fun with a double shot of Rock and Roll is proving to be quite the cocktail for Phantasm. Since 2002 this Western New York quartet has raised the musical bar with their Avant-Garde instrumentation, colorful vocal work, and a high energy live show.
Phantasm deviates from the angst and teenage heartbreak that fills the airwaves, with sexuality and satire. Their raging riffs and swinging beats fuel their equally powerful messages of acceptance, open mindedness and adventure.
With the help of a few catalytic fans, the boys of Phantasm built their own DIY promotional workhorse. Utilizing their talents, they've branched out of their hometown, gaining regional respect and dots of national attention along the way.
Overall, the dynamic demented pop stylings of Phantasm refuse the chains of one genre. They are a band playing the music they want to hear, doing what they want to do, being who they want to be...unafraid to take chances, unafraid to go with or against the grain, depending on the moment.
"S.C.R.A.T.C.H.E.S." was chosen as the first track on the "Raise The Roof!" Roadhouse Theater Benefit compilation CD*
* Occurred before EP's official release date
Showmanship, dedication, and musicianship put Phantasm on stage with national acts such as:
Andrew W.K.
The Locust
10,000 Maniacs
Fastball
Hesperus
Dog Fashion Disco
Wolfpac Emok Bedouin Soundclash Rufio Halestorm
Phantasm has gained recognition in their hometown:
2005 Sherlocks Budwiser BOTB winners.
Infinity Local Music Showcase Artist with 10,000 Maniacs, Big Leg Emma, Smackdab
Member of the JAM Town Recording Artist Collective
Discography
Enter the Phantasm EP (2004)
1. S.C.R.A.T.C.H.E.S.
2. Comatose Sheep Parade
3. Rave Mid Alpha 4
4. Eye of the Storm
5. Shakedown!
6. Flashing Lights
Clever Cunning Actor
Clever Cunning Actor Track List!
1.C'est La Vie
2.Disasteroid
3.Cellar Door
4.Venus de Milo
5.Two Left Feet
6.Cheshire Effector
7.Sleepwalker
8.Hey Star
9.Divide.Conquer.Repeat.
10.A Saboteur Revealed
11.Cessura
12. Polyethylene Death Dream