The Phoenix Foundation are one of my all-time favourite bands. Since their second record ‘Pegasus’ was released in 2005 I’ve followed their career closely and have caught them live every chance I’ve had. Their records are always lush sounding and filled with brilliant songs and beautiful instrumental compositions. Luke Buda is one of the principal songwriters and singers in the band alongside Samuel Flynn Scott. Luke and I sat down to discuss Metallica, scoring films for New Zealand director Taika Waititi, the unlimited sonic options available to musicians these days, the fashion statement of wearing a cardigan whilst having a beard and lots more.

Some of my fave Phoenix Foundation songs in a Spotify playlist- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5MvhNkhK8VwhhmixXATtvY?si=tnOFBSxZSn-0-pUgOMlq5A

‘Bob Lennon John Dylan’ (this song and video rules!)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=digLC94vx2I

The video for ’Give Up Your Dreams’ (featuring Bret McKenzie)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIx9ljxszq0