Phillip (no relation) is an artist-faux finisher-singer-songwriter who expresses edgy attitude-oriented alt-rock with a mixture of satire, camp and irreverence.   He lives in the Alhambra area and works as a custom faux finish artist and designer in the home of many affluent clients.   Yet his tunes reflect a much more street-oriented sensibility.  Who would think that an artist with such a high-end clientele would write such trashy songs?  (maybe the shadow knows).  Maybe you need to ask Phillip himself.  He truly has a flair for drama, even if it flirts with the low end at times.

Phillip was a student at Cat Cohen’s UCLA songwriting classes and continued to consult with him on his songs for some time afterwards.