Phantom Planet is a frequently evolving 4-piece band based out of Southern California and has recently achieved fame for its song "California," which went on to become the theme song for the popular TV show, The O.C.. Their first record is a surf-rock collection of tunes reminiscent of The Beach Boys. Their second is classic rock harkening to U2 and Blur. Their third and most recent album is an amalgam of sounds, self-described by the boys as "a fight between" bands such as Fugazi, The Who, The Cure, The Flaming Lips, and The Clash.

The band is named after the theme song of a 1961 b-movie called The Phantom Planet.

Band members

• Alex Greenwald, Lead Vocals.
• Sam Farrar , Bass Guitar
• Darren Robinson , Guitar
• Jeff Conrad , Drums

Former band members:

• Jacques Brautbar , Guitar. Left group in May 2004 to pursue photography. Was not replaced.
• Jason Schwartzman, Drums. Left group to pursue acting career. Starred in Rushmore opposite Bill Murray. Was replaced by Jeff Conrad.

Discography

• Phantom Planet is Missing – 1998, Geffen Records
• Polaroid – 1999, Phantom Planet Family
• The Guest – 2002, Epic Records
• Phantom Planet – 2003, Epic Records

External links

• Official band site
• Phantom Planet Lyrics
• Phantom Planet Blog
• Official fan club