The Phoenix Foundation

The Phoenix Foundation is a progressive indie rock band formed in Wellington, New Zealand. The band was founded by Conrad Wedde, Samuel Flynn Scott, and Luke Buda in 1997 while students at Wellington High School. In 2001, the band expanded their lineup, and were joined by Tim Hansen (bass), Richie Singleton (drums) and Will Ricketts (percussion). The band took their name from a fictional organization on the popular television show MacGyver. After playing together for several years, they released the China Cove EP in 2000.