Australian musician Thandi Phoenix on impulse buying and her biggest source of inspiration

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21st Aug 2019

Ahead of her highly-anticipated performance at Vogue American Express Fashion’s Night Out, Vogue caught up with Sydney-based singer-songwriter Thandi Phoenix, to talk about everything from her music career to her shopping habits.

Slated to close Vogue American Express Fashion’s Night Out in Melbourne on August 29, as well as Sydney on September 5, Phoenix says she’s looking forward to drawing inspiration from the one-night-only shopping extravaganza.

“I just want to be inspired,” the artist told Vogue. “I like what I like and sometimes I don’t follow trends but it would be cool to see what is in at the moment and see what [brands] have to offer. Vogue is such an incredible institution,” she added. “To be a part of it is an honour.”

Citing the likes of Maribelle, Disclosure, and Dua Lipa as the artists she is constantly inspired by, Phoenix, who describes her sound as “a mixture of soulful pop with electronic,” shares that life experiences tend to motivate her lyrics.

“Everything that I write about is either something that has happened to me or something that I’ve seen happen to friends,” she explained. “I think it’s best to write from a genuine perspective and something that feels truthful to you.”

When quizzed on her style, the Triple J frequent, who recently performed at Splendour in the Grass alongside Tame Impala, Childish Gambino and Sza, says she opts for outfits that make her feel great.

“I think fashion is such an extension of self and if you put on a certain outfit it makes you shine a different way or feel a certain way,” Phoenix told Vogue. “But I’ve been buying a lot of suits at the moment because they just make me feel strong, powerful and in control.”

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When it comes to her shopping habits, Phoenix admits she’s an impulse buyer and advises that when shopping this VAEFNO, you “do as you feel.”

“If you like it, get it. If you love it, get it. If it makes you happy, have it,” she laughed. “Buy now, think later.”

As for what we can expect from Phoenix in the near future? The musician shared she’s excited to drop her debut EP, which she says is uplifting, positive and high-energy, and is eager to announce which festivals she’ll be performing at later this year.

While you await the news, be sure to see Phoenix take to the Vogue stage during Vogue America Express Fashion’s Night Out in Melbourne on August 29 and Sydney on September 5.