Lymphatic Phlegm

Lymphatic Phlegm is a duo made up of Dr. Eugene Codename and Dr. Francis Vena. They write songs with titles like "(Tips) Trans-Jugular Intra-Hepatic Porta-Systemic Shunts" and "Congenital Tumour Constituted By Embryonic Tissues And Foetal Residues," pulling medical terminology into their lyrics. Their work includes albums called "Diagnosis: Disco," "Ward Rounds," and "The Code."

Codename handles vocals and guitar while Vena plays drums and synthesizers. Their material has drawn some criticism for how it treats medical subjects, but they've kept at it anyway. The song "(Tips) Trans-Jugular Intra-Hepatic Porta-Systemic Shunts" became something of a signature piece for them.

They operate in a space where clinical language meets melody, with tracks that detail conditions and procedures. It's an unusual approach that has found its own audience over time.