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Artist
Lindsay Phillips
12+ albums
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After fronting bands for well over a decade, Lindsay Phillips changed direction. Armed only with a guitar and a handful of arresting songs he stepped back onto the stage as a solo artist. If you are fortunate enough to see him perform, it is his voice, all gravel and melodic charm, that will pin you. His songs are laments - haunted offerings to the lost souls of love. Whilst committing himself with integrity to this theatre of the romantic-macabre, Phillips still manages worthwhile achievements. He has played countless shows throughout Australia, toured North America and Europe twice, self recorded/released two EPs, and has been included in showcase performances at Popkomm 2006 in Berlin and NXNE 2007 in Toronto. His debut album VARNING is available now on vinyl, CD and digital through Departed Sounds - distributed by Other Tongues. Recorded live to 2-inch tape in one day and described as "a minimalist affair set in sonic widescreen", VARNING stands as a testament to Lindsay Phillips as an artist and performer. Work is currently in progress on the follow up longplayer TAEDIUM VITAE, produced by Myles Mumford. -Excerpts from an article by Stuart Reedy (Independent) In his own words... "As a songwriter and performer for well over 20 years, I could say that I have finally found my place in this world as a solo artist - that's how I like it, and for now, that's how it will remain. Everybody wants to play in a band...it's exciting - you go onstage as a unit - you're with
