"bitter-sweet reflection on relationships that aren’t going the way you hoped, the reality of love laid bare, the totally honest, total opposite of what most people in the poppier climes, the realm of kittens and kisses, where they are happy to rhyme moon with June, would write about"
— Dave Franklin, The Big Takeover
"Phillips concocts a fusion of lyrically potent ballads, spiced with his idiosyncratic blend of humor"
— 1st3 Magazine
and silver-screen-worthy visuals
"plunges us into a luxurious, complex sonic landscape that feels both delicately complex and vibrant"
— Thoughts Words Actions
Phillips does not arrive empty-handed, presenting his new single ‘It Ain’t Good to Be in Love With You‘, a fabulous heartfelt confessional that makes you feel as if you’ve gotten to know the man close-up, that you know a little bit more about what makes him tick, what makes him feel.
— Amplify Music Magazine
E.G. Philips is back with the brilliantly addictive song 'Party in the Sunset. Written in Philips' instantly recognisable style, it is a single you do not want to miss"
— FVMusicBlog on "Party in the Sunset"
"Here is a songwriter with his own peculiar view of the world, and we are lucky he is happy to share it with us."
— Michael Doherty's Music Log on "Alien from an Alternate Earth"
"...fun, different, whimsical, and clever"
-- Simply Jazz Talk on "Alien from an Alternate Earth"
"...precisely the reason why we hope that the album never dies."
— FVMusicBlog on "Alien from an Alternate Earth"
"...feels like a storybook, narrated by an almost Cohen-esque delivery"
— Find No Enemy on "Alien from an Alternate Earth"
"Brave Heart, Luna! has more of a traditional jazz/swing feel to it, sounding straight out of the first half of the 20th century. The piano mixes with the bass and drums to create a fast rhythm that makes you want to start dancing right away"
— Jane Howkins, York Calling
"Toes-in, heels-out… whether you have your dancing shoes on or walking at home shoeless, this song will make you boogie all day, all night long."
— Rock Era Magazine on "Brave Heart, Luna!"
"...the vibrantly almost riotous progressions get the dopamine flowing."
— A & R Factory on "Brave Heart, Luna"
"...a touch of sweet madness."
— Boulimique de Musique on "Brave Heart, Luna"
— Dave Franklin, The Big Takeover
"Phillips concocts a fusion of lyrically potent ballads, spiced with his idiosyncratic blend of humor"
— 1st3 Magazine
and silver-screen-worthy visuals
"plunges us into a luxurious, complex sonic landscape that feels both delicately complex and vibrant"
— Thoughts Words Actions
Phillips does not arrive empty-handed, presenting his new single ‘It Ain’t Good to Be in Love With You‘, a fabulous heartfelt confessional that makes you feel as if you’ve gotten to know the man close-up, that you know a little bit more about what makes him tick, what makes him feel.
— Amplify Music Magazine
E.G. Philips is back with the brilliantly addictive song 'Party in the Sunset. Written in Philips' instantly recognisable style, it is a single you do not want to miss"
— FVMusicBlog on "Party in the Sunset"
"Here is a songwriter with his own peculiar view of the world, and we are lucky he is happy to share it with us."
— Michael Doherty's Music Log on "Alien from an Alternate Earth"
"...fun, different, whimsical, and clever"
-- Simply Jazz Talk on "Alien from an Alternate Earth"
"...precisely the reason why we hope that the album never dies."
— FVMusicBlog on "Alien from an Alternate Earth"
"...feels like a storybook, narrated by an almost Cohen-esque delivery"
— Find No Enemy on "Alien from an Alternate Earth"
"Brave Heart, Luna! has more of a traditional jazz/swing feel to it, sounding straight out of the first half of the 20th century. The piano mixes with the bass and drums to create a fast rhythm that makes you want to start dancing right away"
— Jane Howkins, York Calling
"Toes-in, heels-out… whether you have your dancing shoes on or walking at home shoeless, this song will make you boogie all day, all night long."
— Rock Era Magazine on "Brave Heart, Luna!"
"...the vibrantly almost riotous progressions get the dopamine flowing."
— A & R Factory on "Brave Heart, Luna"
"...a touch of sweet madness."
— Boulimique de Musique on "Brave Heart, Luna"
A jazz-pop song with an exploratory approach for its nicely offbeat atmosphere. The finesse of arrangements is on the menu on this piece of great refined musicality. The vocal interpretation where male timbres and feminine choirs depict a poetic universe worthy of an episode of the X-Files or a work of David Lynch propels in a gently surrealist atmosphere.
— Boulimique de Musique on "This Infertile Valley"
— Boulimique de Musique on "This Infertile Valley"
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"The song is whimsical, endearing, and fun. There is the beautiful muted trumpet from Rich Armstrong to enjoy and sympathetic support from the piano of Kevin Seal and tenor sax of Daniel Casares. E.G delivers the song in a spoken word style that has a worldly wise feel to it and fits well with the musical style chosen to show off the lyrics."
-- Simply Jazz Talk on "The Octopus Song" |
"Soft, lyrical composition ... a charming atmosphere"
- Nagamag
- Nagamag
E.G. Phillips llega con Till We Have Faces Again, una canción que tiene el toque clásico y elegante de un artista que reconoce muy bien su talento en la voz que tiene, logrando que cada momento sea el recuerdo perfecto para no desesperar nunca en medio del miedo de la noche. Nos fascina que es la canción apropiada para desnudar toda nuestra elegancia y no parar nunca de sentir por dentro.
— Indie Criollo
E.G. Phillips arrives with Till We Have Faces Again, a song that has the classic and elegant touch of an artist who recognizes very well his talent in his voice, making each moment the perfect memory to never despair in the midst of fear of the night. We are fascinated that it is the appropriate song to undress all our elegance and never stop feeling inside.
— Indie Criollo
E.G. Phillips arrives with Till We Have Faces Again, a song that has the classic and elegant touch of an artist who recognizes very well his talent in his voice, making each moment the perfect memory to never despair in the midst of fear of the night. We are fascinated that it is the appropriate song to undress all our elegance and never stop feeling inside.
The opening flute and flugelhorn duo of the breezy new offering “Till We Have Faces Again” from E.G. Phillips is reminiscent of jazz records from the 1950s
- Press Release for "Till We Have Faces Again"
- Press Release for "Till We Have Faces Again"
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"E.G. Philips’ ‘You Are Not Her’ is a hardship in explaining why a duo cannot be meant to continue in this world together. It’s an explanation of the Universal order. And the perfect person to describe this distinction is the work of E.G."
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"...captures the old spirit of Roots and Country music..."
— RJ Frometa, Vents Magazine, March 16th 2020 |
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"The creativity that blossoms out of San Francisco often feels unparalleled in variety and in some cases, density. Local resident and singer-songwriter E.G. Phillips is one such creative that wholly embodies that varied creativity."
— Josh Huver, The Bay Bridged, September 19th, 2019
— Josh Huver, The Bay Bridged, September 19th, 2019
"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