Phillips Head

PHILLIPS HEAD is a uniquely entertaining original rock band from upstate NY. The alternative power act has steadily played clubs and events in the Northeast and beyond since forming in 1994. The band is well known for their HIGH-ENERGY live show, catchy songs, and loyal fan base. With their explosive sound and intensive schedule, Phillips Head has proven to be a major contributor to the region's original music scene. To date, the band has released two full-length albums, an acoustic EP, and a...

PHILLIPS HEAD is a uniquely entertaining original rock band from upstate NY. The alternative power act has steadily played clubs and events in the Northeast and beyond since forming in 1994. The band is well known for their HIGH-ENERGY live show, catchy songs, and loyal fan base. With their explosive sound and intensive schedule, Phillips Head has proven to be a major contributor to the region's original music scene. To date, the band has released two full-length albums, an acoustic EP, and a live recording from NYC's legendary CBGB. Phillips Head is currently pressing a compilation album, working on their third full-length release, and actively touring New York and the surrounding states. "It's a full-throttle sound reminiscent of The Clash and Ramones, fashioning a music rooted in the herky-jerky post-punk styles of the late 70's and 80's...and latter-day practitioners like Green Day, groups that knew how to make do with less."— Mike Curtain, The Post Star (New York) Highlight performances include HARD ROCK CAFE BOSTON MA, GWU WASHINGTON DC, CBGB NYC, ALBANY LARKFEST, CONTINENTAL NYC, LION'S DEN NYC, PUSSYCAT LOUNGE NYC, TRASH BAR BROOKLYN, GLENS FALLS CIVIC CENTER, VALENTINE'S ALBANY, QE2, BOGIE'S, ACC SUPERJAM, SIX FLAGS, SARATOGA WINNERS, JILLIAN'S ALBANY, BAYOU CAFE, NORTHERN LIGHTS CLIFTON PARK, SKIDMORE COLLEGE, UNION COLLEGE, SIENNA COLLEGE, SOLAR X GAMES, YOUR MOM'S HOUSE and more. Phillips Head has performed with numerous national acts including EVERCLEAR, ISM, NIGHTMARE OF YOU, MOHAIR, and most recently, SPONGE (2010.) Phillips Head's music (and members) have appeared in feature films such as the recent Mind Lab Films release "Love Conquers Paul." Phillips Head music has recently appeared in national television programs including MSNBC's "Countdown with Keith Olberman." You can hear Phillips Head's music on hundreds of commercial, non-commercial, college, and internet radio stations around the world. The music is a powerhouse blend of pop, punk, and rock, driven by forceful guitar chords, punchy bass lines, and rock-solid rhythms. The songs cover the broad (that's a pun) spectrum of love, lust, and beer with a perfect combination of amusingly witty lyrics, memorable hooks, and melodic vocals. Influences/Similar Artists include The Ramones, The Replacements, Material Issue, Social Distortion, Elvis Costello, T-Rex, Violent Femmes, The Kinks, Matthew Sweet and The Clash. The songs are powerful, catchy, fast, and FUN.