| Phiiliip | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Philip Guichard |
| Born | August 24 1980 |
| Origin |  New York City,New York, USA |
| Genre(s) | Synth rock |
| Occupation(s) | Music Artisan |
| Instrument(s) | Kazoo |
| Years active | 2000 – present |
| Label(s) | American Patchwork, Escalator |
| Associated acts |
Avenue D, Sophia Lamar |
| Website | Phiiliip.com |
Phiiliip is a performing artist whose music has been described as "'Lady Godiva's Operation' remixed by the Neptunes on a budget."[1]
Contents |
Life
His first album, Pet Cancer, was released on American Patchwork, Momus's label with Darla Records. All Music Guide gave it four stars and said "Phiiliip combines soft synths, disaffected breathy vocals, and folky acoustic guitars for a dazzling, yet minimal effect."[2] Momus was also responsible for redubbing Philip as Phiiliip, so as to ensure his googlability, and spearheaded a U.S. tour, of which Phiiliip's "highly postured and totally electronic act was reminiscent of a cross between retro Factory and Morrissey."[3] Following the non-release of Icicles + Spike Sculptures, which existed only in an Artforum top 10,[4] he became a regular performer on the New York electroclash circuit, playing at clubs like Luxx, Don Hill's, Joe's Pub, the Knitting Factory and the Andy Warhol Museum. In 2002 he began compiling and mixing the CDs for annual arts magazine K48, which also featured his collaborations with nightlife celebrity Sophia Lamar. The same year saw Yesandno, his side-project with Captain Comatose's Snax, release their 12 inch Notahit on International DeeJay Gigolo Records, in addition to his collaboration with PFFR which appeared alongside Snoop Dogg on their debut album United We Doth. He later appeared on TRL for their MTV show Wonder Showzen. 2003 saw him modeling for Dior Homme, and photographs of him by designer Hedi Slimane appeared on the cover of Butt Magazine. In 2004 he had an art show with Deitch Projects and John Connelly Presents consisting of work from fifty artists "inspired by/responding to/commenting on/or utilizing the meat" of the CD he was then working on.[5] Artists included Ryan McGinley, Terence Koh, AA Bronson, Dash Snow, Slava Mogutin and Assume Vivid Astro Focus. The show, "a decidedly off-kilter fun fair," according to Artforum,[6] was chosen as one of the year's best in the New York Times.[7] His CD Divided By Lightning, released in conjunction with the art show, featured collaborations with Soft Pink Truth, Excepter, Avenue D and Tigra of L'Trimm. The companion DVD, Multiplied By Thunder, featured a "pulsating geometric" video made by Bec Stupak for his reimagining of T. Rex's "Elemental Childe,"[8] and a version of his song "For The Second" sung by Boy George. 2005 saw remixes of Yukari Fresh and Grizzly Bear. 2007 saw the release of "Totally Magic," an EP with Avenue D.
Discography
Albums
- Icicles and Spike Sculptures 2000
- Pet Cancer 2001
- Divided By Lightning 2004
- Totally Magic 2007
Singles
- Notahit 2003
DVDs
- Multiplied By Thunder 2004
References
- Olsen, Eric. Pet Cancer Review. Blogcritics.org. August 14, 2002.
- Taylor, Ken. Pet Cancer Review. allmusic.com. Accessed April 6, 2007.
- Stockdale, Nancy L. American Patchwork Tour Review. Deep Magazine 2003.
- Lafreniere, Steve. ArtForum Top Ten. "ArtForum". May 2002.
- Grayson, Kathy. Divided by Lightning. Deitch Projects.
- Lafrenier, Steve. Divided by Lightning Review. ArtForum. November 23, 2004.
- Cotter, Holland. "ART: THE MISSED OPPORTUNITIES; Oh, the Year This City Could Have Had". New York Times. December 26, 2004.
- Laster, Paul. "Phiiliip: Unsculpted by the Machine". wburg.com.
