Artist: Phoenix Block

Album: Chemtrails

Description: Through a combination of passionate energy and modern electronica experimentalism, PHOENIX BLOCK is a band of four unique individuals who, together, create an undeniable power with a sound that touches every listener. The story of their rise began with the collaboration of lead vocalist Andrew Jaffe and guitarist and keyboardist Steve Schoeffler. Growing up in South Jersey, these longtime friends both began developing their songwriting skills at the young age of seven. Influenced early on by the music of the Beatles, they found melodic roots from pop icons of the 1970s-- Billy Joel, Elton John, The Eagles and Peter Frampton were inspirations.

In the 1980s, Jaffe and Schoeffler were captivated by the injection of the punk sound into popular music by greats such as The Cars, The Police and U2. By their teens, they had become proficient at guitar and piano and the craft of songwriting became their true passion. For years the two played in bands, notably Stretch Vinyl and Son of You, in the clubs of New York’s Greenwich Village, as well as in the northeast college circuit.

Bassist Tony Catania met Jaffe and Schoeffler through a common friend in Naples, FL. The three began to collaborate and experiment with a style that blended a pop/punk influence with European techno. Thus was Phoenix Block born.

Through their gripping music and words, one can truly sense the desire and passion that drives this band and fuels the energy encompassed by their groundbreaking new debut full-length album, Chemtrails. Produced and mixed by Tony Catania and Mastered by George Marino of Sterling Sound, the album was recorded at Orange Glow Studios in SouthWest Florida.