PHANTOGRAM is the duo comprised of SARAH D. BARTHEL and JOSHUA M. CARTER of Saratoga Springs, NY.
Their music can be described as a culmination of unique street beat rhythms, spaced-out synths, swirling guitars, with the combined textures of technology and organic origin. PHANTOGRAM's music sounds like it's made by a band from the city. Electronic loops, hip-hop beats, shoegaze, soul, pop - each finds its way into their songs.
Unexpectedly, the band doesn't live and work in a major urban center, but rather calls the town of Saratoga Springs, NY home (population 26,186). Despite the cultural influence of local Skidmore College (where fellow RATATAT formed) and a relatively small scene of adventurous musicians and listeners, Saratoga isn't exactly teeming with fans of J. DILLA, MY BLOODY VALENTINE or SERGE GAINSBOURG...except for Phantogram!PHANTOGRAM's debut album release brings you a fresh new sound of electronic influenced rock.
All tracks have been written, composed, performed and engineered by Sarah Barthel and Josh Carter themselves.