Interview—Phillip Phillips: embracing family life, artistic vulnerability and independence

If you have been following Phillip Phillips’s career for a while, you know he is intensely private, humble, funny, and the embodiment of determination. But fans of his music know that underneath his jovial and relaxed demeanour lies an artist of a deep and quiet sensitivity who is not afraid to explore the more painful and confounding aspects of life, ambition, love and relationships.

Phillip Phillips Reveals His True Self in Beautiful, Deep “Collateral”

If I were to make a video of what it feels to listen to Phillip Phillips’ new album Collateral, it would start with a needle touching the black groves of a vinyl disc. Deeper and deeper, round and round we would go as the music would start to slowly unfold, revealing its promises and much awaited secrets.

Phillip Phillips Steps ‘Behind The Light’ And Emerges Triumphantly

Phillip-Phillips-Behind-The-Light-album-cover-art (1) This review was originally published on PhillPhill.com.

We waited, listened to the snippets, counted down the days, and finally, it is here. To the sheer joy of Phillip Phillips fans everywhere, Behind The Light was released at midnight on Monday; within an hour, it had reached number 1 on the Pop Charts on iTunes, a testament to the enormous anticipation and the incredible support from Phillips’ ever-growing fan base. It’s only been a few hours, and a few listens, but I can say without hesitation that Behind The Light has exceeded all my expectations and hopes and keeps proving that Phillip Phillips has arrived and is here to stay.

Phillip Phillips & John Mayer at The Gorge: A Match Made in Concert Heaven

The Gorge Amphitheatre.

If you are a music fan living in the Pacific Northwest, chances are you have seen a show at the Gorge Amphitheatre. And if you are lucky enough to have experienced a show at the Gorge, you know the trip there is absolutely worth it. Indeed, this venue is such a special and beautiful place that people travel hundreds of miles just to go see shows there.  The Gorge has also become a sort of gathering place for Dave Matthews Band fans for their annual Labour Day weekend shows, and the Sasquatch Festival is held every Memorial Day weekend.