Phoebe Killdeer

The pleasure is in the discovery of the bending of something you never thought could bend in a particular way’.

Phoebe Killdeer, producer, songwriter, and singer, stands out with her eclectic artistry and compelling performances. Known for delving into the dark side of the human condition, her emotive and mesmerising voice and stage presence rivals that of Siouxsie and PJ Harvey.

She initially gained recognition with the French band Nouvelle Vague before pursuing a solo career with Phoebe Killdeer & The Short Straws. Notably, "The Fade Out Line," co-written with Craig Walker & Cedric Le Roux, was reworked by French deep house DJ The Avener as "Fade Out Lines," achieving global chart success.

Killdeer formed The Shift with Ole Wulfers, releasing the experimental album "The Piano's Playing The Devil's Tune" in 2016, feat. Maria De Medeiros. Their second album 'All Is Going Well' is out and on tour in 2025.

She also co-founded Them There with Craig Walker, releasing "Love Is an Elevator" album in 2018.

Killdeer reunited with Melanie Pain of Nouvelle Vague for "Kill The Pain," it blends humoristic storytelling with a twist of Punk. Their self-titled debut was released early 2023, new EP just out in 2025.

In the studio with Marc Collin, Tuareg musicians Sanou Ag Ahmed and Hicham Bouhasse, bending sound and time...

On a constant search to expand her sonic horizons. The quest is in the creation of a piece of music that tells its own story. Her pursuit of new musical horizons and ability to merge varied artistic elements make her a singular force in today’s music landscape.