"Dazzling and ornate"
— B-sides and Badlands, July 10th, 2019
"... a quiet, loping vocal delivery that feels relaxed and confessional"
— Glide Magazine, June 25th, 2019
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"Phillips mixes up the medicine..."
— The Grateful Web, June 9th, 2019
— The Grateful Web, June 9th, 2019
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"..taps into the grand sense of timelessness that falling in love inspires"
— Melissa Clarke, Americana Highways June 3rd, 2019 |
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"Infusing his vivid lyricism with subtle humor and hints of pop-culture awareness, E.G. Phillips is a rising singer-songwriter set to release his sophomore album, At Home At Sea, in July. The local musician attributes his wide-ranging creative influences to Bob Dylan, Miles Davis, and Tom Lehrer, which set the stage for Phillips’ singular songwriting technique and knack for unconventional instrumentation. An active presence within the Bay Area’s independent music scene, Phillips’ shining personality enabled him to create E.G. Phest, an annual event that spotlights local singer-songwriters in addition to Phillips’ own material. In early 2017, he released his excellent debut album, Fish from the Sky, a whimsical and warm-hearted collection of songs that emphasizes Phillips’ natural songwriting talent. Phillips’ upcoming album, At Home At Sea, promises more of the cinematic lyricism that the musician excels at in his previous work, with more pronounced jazz influences."
— Tim Casagrande, SFWeekly, May 22nd 2019 |
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E.G. Phillips has been making some waves for the past few years, and as a non-stopping force he’s returning with another gem in the form of “Your Inexorable Pull,” a track that showcases the most raw and intimate side of the artist as he pours his heart, armed only with his guitar
... At Home At Sea features some of Phillips’ most compellingly original, slyly humorous, and sneakily affecting work to date. Blending influences ranging from The Decemberists and Bob Dylan to Miles Davis and Tom Lehrer, Phillips’ brand of indie-folk is delightfully off-kilter, fleshed-out with atypical instrumentation and his agile lyricism." — RJ Frometa, Vents Magazine, May 14th, 2019 |
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"E.G. Phillips' playfully named Ducks with Pants brings both wit and whimsy to the stage... much like his song "Settin' my own pace", Ducks With Pants march to their own delightful drum."
— Annie Bacon, the Bay Bridged, Feb 13th, 2018
— Annie Bacon, the Bay Bridged, Feb 13th, 2018
"...the first words that come to mind are ‘whimsical’ and ‘charming.’ The words ‘incredibly good’ also slip into the mix. "
- Lilly Milman, of the deli on "Fish from the Sky", January 2018
- Lilly Milman, of the deli on "Fish from the Sky", January 2018