Phil Shoenfelt

Phil Shoenfelt, born on December 18, 1952, in Bradford, is a British singer, guitarist, songwriter, producer, and author. His musical roots lie in the London punk explosion of 1976–77. Shortly thereafter, he moved to New York and became part of the downtown and post-punk scene, playing with bands such as The Nothing and Disturbed Furniture. In 1981, he founded the band Khmer Rouge, which played regularly at the legendary CBGB’s and shared the stage with artists such as The Clash, Nico, Alan Vega, The Gun Club, and Tom Verlaine. After returning to London, Shoenfelt began his solo career in the late 1980s; his first single, “Charlotte’s Room,” was released in 1989. In the early 1990s, he toured with acts such as Crime & The City Solution and Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds. He has lived in Prague since 1995, where he founded Phil Shoenfelt & Southern Cross. His music combines the energy of punk and post-punk with dark blues, literary songwriting, and a raw, intense rock aesthetic. In addition to numerous releases as a solo artist and in projects such as Fatal Shore, Shoenfelt has also made a name for himself as a writer, notably with the novel *Junkie Love* and several poetry collections.