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Thandi Phoenix has this morning wowed radio audiences around the country, taking on Portishead’s ‘Glory Box’ for triple j’s Like A Version.
The explosive cover was taken on by Phoenix and a huge backing band, including strings, horns, bass, keys and drums, and showcased the incredible vocal delivery by Thandi. The captivating cover also had a cheeky reference to the smash hit ‘Here’ by Alessia Cara, which uses the same Isaac Hayes sample as ‘Glory Box’. The cover started true to Portishead’s original moody palette before bringing in elements of Drum and Bass, soul and gospel to create a dynamic reinvention. Featuring some of Sydney’s finest voices, Thandi was joined on backing vocals by Karen Lee Andrews, Golds and Sayah as well as featuring Thandi’s own backing band augmented with some of the finest musicians in Sydney. Thandi also had a chat with Ben and Liam, announcing her debut headline Australian tour which is on sale today, heading to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide in June.
Thandi also performed her incredible new single ‘Say It’ which was added to full rotation across triple j and across NOVA nights. Produced with UK electronic powerhouse Sigma, ‘Say It’ has been a favourite among fans – debuting at #77 this week on the National Australian airplay chart, as well as being the 7th most played track on triple j.
At just 25, the singer-songwriter has been touted as “one of Australia’s most promising up and comers”, with songs that blend pop with electronica and raw, honest storytelling. Thandi’s music flourishes effortlessly tying hints of UK Garage and Drum-and-bass in previous singles like ‘Standing Too Close’, ‘Come Around’ and ‘Tell Me Where The Lovers Have Gone’.
Her talents come endorsed by internationals like Jhene Aiko, Tinashe, Rudimentaland Tinie Tempah, all of whom have called on Thandi for support slots on their Australian tours as well as joining Vera Blue on her sold out 2017 national tour. Her 2018 single the enormous DnB banger ‘My Way’ was produced with hit makers & close friends Rudimental – taking Thandi’s name around the world.
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