Lounge music from E.G. Phillips

San Francisco-based songwriter E.G. Phillips creates lyric driven songs with his own special blend of whimsy and cinematic imagery. Offering a wry take on tackling the longings of the heart and the madness of existence, his sound captures a truly unique jazz-infused alternative folk vibe.

Inspired by artists such as Bob Dylan, The Beatles, The Kinks and Duke Ellington, he draws on classic songwriting disciplines filtered through his own creative lens. With a focus on lyrics, he also takes influence from the long-running UK sci-fi show Doctor Who.

He dabbles in several creative projects including his fake band, Ducks With Pants as well as composing and performing the theme song for the webcast In Lieu of Fun. He recently released a new single with the track “The Octopus Song”.

A relevant work in light of the UK officially recognising the aquatic creatures as sentient beings, Phillips was inspired to write the song as a promotional effort for a gig at Oakland’s now defunct Octopus Literary Salon and the book The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery. A charming lounge music vibe, a delicate jazz arrangement flows as his softly delivered vocals breeze over the top to create a beautiful easy listening experience.

Listen to The Octopus Song below