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KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.

Phosphorescent’s new album chronicles a life-altering 5-year period for singer Matthew Houck, during which he started a family and moved from New York to Nashville. He crafted his latest album C’est La Vie in his own Spirit Sounds studio.
Images of Phosphorescent by Elli Lauren.
Musicians:Matthew Houck - Guitar, vocals, band leaderJo Schornikow - Organ, backup vocalsScott Stapleton Martin - Piano, backup vocalsChris Marine - DrumsRustine Bragaw - Bass, backup vocalsDavid Torch - Percussion, backup vocalsPatrick Kelly Doyle - Guitar
Technical support:Kat Yore - Recording engineerIain Thomson - Band engineerAngelo Acosta - Sound intern
KCRW’s signature music program — defying format since 1977.