Phoenix

French electronic pop band from Versailles (Yvelines, West suburb of Paris) formed in 1997.

Thomas Croquet (aka AIR, and were the backing band for a number of TV appearances. From this connection, Phoenix created their first French house track in 1999, "Heatwave." This was the precursor to their debut album, "United". From this, they appeared on a number of compilations, but went on a creative hiatus until 2004.