Phoenix, ten years after they first hit the scene, are poised to be this year's breakout act. Case in point: They're the only indie rock act to get the endorsement of Wal-Mart and Axe, as the French act have been picked by Wal-Mart as their "Soundcheck Risers" in an Axe-sponsored video. Go here to watch it. [via Stereogum]
actually, silversun pick ups did one too. in like may i think. http://soundcheck.walmart.com/risers/silversun-pickups