Phases (band)

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Phases
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Phases performing at The Grove at Farmers Market in July 2016
Background information
Also known asJJAMZ (2009–2015, 2021)
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OriginLos Angeles, California, United States
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  • 2009–2016
  • 2021
(unofficial hiatus)
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Past membersZ Berg
Alex Greenwald
Michael Runion
Jason Boesel
James Valentine

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Phases (formerly known as JJAMZ and pronounced juh-jamz)[1] was an American indie pop supergroup from Los Angeles, California,[2] formed in 2009 and composed of Jason Boesel (Rilo Kiley/Bright Eyes/Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band), Alex Greenwald (Phantom Planet), Michael Runion, Z Berg (The Like), and until 2015, James Valentine (Maroon 5), after whose departure the band adopted their current moniker, before quietly going on hiatus in late 2016, followed by a one-off reunion in 2021.

Background

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The band, then-known as JJAMZ, featured Maroon 5's James Valentine until 2015, after which the band rebranded to Phases. He later participated in the band's 2021 one-off reunion where they reverted their name to JJAMZ.
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Phases in a press photo in March 2015

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Z Berg (left) and Alex Greenwald (right) performing with Phases at Webster Hall in July 2015

JJAMZ was started at karaoke night at Guys in Hollywood.[3] The band name is an acronym using the first letter of each member's name. The group was a means of escape from each member's respective bands at a time when things seemed hectic for each member. "JJAMZ started at an interesting time in all of our lives. We all needed some kind of escape from relationships or our other bands. It was a tumultuous time, and the lyrics just came out. It was like word vomit. I can't remember," said Z Berg [4] in one of their first interviews as a band.

The band played their first concert at the Echo Plex on January 27, 2009,[5] and went on to release their debut album, Suicide Pact, on July 10, 2012.[6] The album's songs were featured in the television shows: "Get What You Want" in Awkward,[7] "Heartbeat" in Pretty Little Liars[8] and "Cleverly Disgusted" in 90210.[9] To support this release, the band opened for The Hush Sound during a brief tour in October 2012.[10]

Following James Valentine's departure from the band, the name of the band was changed to Phases.[11] In early 2015, the band signed with Warner Records and on May 12, 2015, released their first new music under their new name. "I'm in Love with My Life", "Betty Blue", and "Cooler" were all released on the same day, with a music video directed by Ethan Tobman for "I'm in Love with My Life" released simultaneously. "I'm in Love with My Life" was featured in The Sims 4: Perfect Patio Stuff's official launch trailer[12] as well as the television shows Orange Is the New Black[13] and Faking It.[14]

The band has been on an unofficial hiatus since their last show in late 2016. They reunited for a performance under the JJAMZ lineup for the Z Berg & Friends Christmas Prom on December 4, 2021.


Band members

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Former
  • Z Berg – lead vocals (2009–2016, 2021), keyboards (2012–2016, 2021)
  • Alex Greenwald – guitar (2009–2015, 2021), vocals (2009–2016, 2021), bass and keyboards (2015–2016)
  • Michael Runion – bass and occasional vocals (2009–2015, 2021), guitar and backing vocals (2015–2016)
  • Jason Boesel – drums and backing vocals (2009–2016, 2021)
  • James Valentine – guitar (2009–2015, 2021)
Touring
  • Sam Sugarman – guitar (2012)

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

  • Afterparty (2016)

Singles

  • "I'm In Love with My Life" (2015) [#35 Alternative Songs, #4 Dance Club Songs]

References

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  1. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Costello, Carly. "Introducing… JJAMZ". Carly Costello. Retrieved July 15, 2012.
  2. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."JJAMZ 'Never Enough'". Rolling Stone. April 3, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2012.
  3. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Wasser, Alexi (January 27, 2009). "JJAMZ' First Kiss". Retrieved July 16, 2012.
  4. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Wasser, Alexi (January 27, 2009). "JJAMZ' First Kiss". Retrieved September 24, 2012.
  5. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Bronson, Kevin (February 12, 2009). "Visceral reactions and valentines: The Like, Rockville". buzzbands.la. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
  6. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Bronson, Kevin (February 12, 2009). "Visceral reactions and valentines: The Like, Rockville". buzzbands.la. Retrieved February 8, 2026.
  7. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Awkward – The Other Shoe". Tunefind. Retrieved September 2, 2018.
  8. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Pretty Little Liars – Burn This". Tunefind. Retrieved August 26, 2018.
  9. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."90210 – Up in Smoke". Tunefind. Retrieved September 2, 2018.
  10. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."The Hush Sound Reunion Tour – REVIEW". Digital Tour Bus. November 8, 2012. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
  11. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Bronson, Kevin (February 12, 2009). "Visceral reactions and valentines: The Like, Rockville". buzzbands.la. Retrieved February 8, 2026.
  12. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."The Sims 4: Perfect Patio Stuff: Official Trailer". YouTube. June 16, 2015. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
  13. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Orange is the New Black – It Sounded Nicer in My Head". Tunefind. Retrieved September 15, 2018.
  14. ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Faking It – Let's Hear It for the Oy". Tunefind. Retrieved September 15, 2018.

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