Uploaded November 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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We had a terrific time chatting with Thomas Mars from the band Phoenix. The vocalist/guitarist talked about their album Alpha Zulu, which drops on November 4 via Glassnote. Mars also talked about working with his dear friend Phillipe Zdar. We also chatted with Mars about his favourite albums by Dinosaur Jr, My Bloody Valentine, Prince, and many more.

Records, Artists, and Songs referenced by Thomas Mars on Records In My Life (in no particular order)

Phoenix - Alpha Zulu
Phoenix - United
Phoenix - Winter Solstice
Phoenix - Tonight featuring Ezra Koening
Vampire Weekend
Thomas Mars
Dinosaur Jr
Dinosaur Jr - Your Living All Over Me
Jason Schwartzman
Sophia Copolla
Philippe Zdar
Ezra Koening
Cassius
Prince
Prince - Purple Rain
My Bloody Valentine - Loveless
Todd Rundgren - Runt
Todd Rundgren - We're Gonna Get You A Girl
The Graduate -Soundtrack
Bob Dylan
Lou Reed
Sigue Sigue Sputnik - Flaunt
Philip Glass - Koyannisquatsi Soundtrack
Brian Eno
Rhianna
Prince - Purple Rain

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