e. philly Announces Debut EP, “New Place”
Singer/songwriter/producer e. philly has announced his debut EP, New Place, to be released on August 28th, 2020. With the successful rollout of singles In Between and Dance Floor (feat. Taylor James), e. philly has been giving his rapidly growing listenership just a small glimpse into his skillful artistic range. e. philly’s collection of songs were written during a challenging season of his life where he found himself alone, broke, and practically homeless. Yet, after much determination against adversity, he was living an almost entirely different life one year later. That story is what led to New Place, which is what he now calls the newfound home he has worked to establish for himself and his family.
“Despite the subject matter, there is a sense of growing hopefulness that is formed by swells of synthesizers and acoustic guitar swirling throughout…” (Unheard Gems).
Songs such as In Between and Peace & Wired describe feelings of longing and loneliness, capturing important moments along the artist’s journey. A handful of voice memos and voicemails scattered throughout ground even the most ethereal moments back to reality. Tracks A Faded Memory and title track New Place bookend the EP, smartly tying in lyrical themes with one another to establish a sense of closure with the words, “Just smile in the darkness, I know someday we will shine.”
ABOUT E. PHILLY: A pseudonym of Eric Phillips, A St. Louis producer, and performer, e. philly has spent the last several years developing his sound in the alternative/pop space as a former
member of pop group Steeples, as well as a producer for several promising acts from around the United States. Now, as he embarks on a solo career, he rises to the task with a clear understanding of how to craft music with a message that inspires listeners. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Jeremy Zucker, Novo Amor, and Dermot Kennedy, e. philly stands out as an artist who isn’t comfortable simply emulating others; instead of pushing forward to carve his own place in the pop world.
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