Phiiliip
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Phiiliip is a performing artist whose music has been described as "'Lady Godiva's Operation
' remixed by the Neptunes on a budget."http://blogcritics.org/archives/2002/08/14/105537.php
. Allmusic gave it four stars and said "Phiiliip combines soft synths, disaffected breathy vocals, and folky acoustic guitars for a dazzling, yet minimal effect."[] 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
."http://72.14.253.104/search?q=cache:smq2tHL_YIgJ:gloompot.com/deepmag2003/Reviews.aspx+phiiliip+morrissey&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=5&gl=us&client=firefox-a
Following the non-release of Icicles + Spike Sculptures, which existed only in an Artforum
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10,http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0268/is_9_40/ai_86647172 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 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.http://www.deitch.com/files/projects/dividedbylightningPR.pdf 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
,http://artforum.com/diary/archive=200411 was chosen as one of the year's best in the New York Times.http://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F60710F738540C758EDDAB0994DC404482 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,"http://www.wburg.com/0501/articles/article03.html 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
.
Lady Godiva's Operation
"Lady Godiva's Operation" is a song by American avant-garde rock band The Velvet Underground, appearing on their second album, White Light/White Heat . The lyrics to the first half of the song describe Lady Godiva...
' remixed by the Neptunes on a budget."http://blogcritics.org/archives/2002/08/14/105537.php
Life
His first album, Pet Cancer, was released on American Patchwork, Momus's label with Darla RecordsDarla Records
Darla Records is an independent record label founded by James Agren while he was in New York. Darla Record's first release was a 7-inch by Grifters, an indie rock/lo-fi band from Memphis.- Background :...
. Allmusic gave it four stars and said "Phiiliip combines soft synths, disaffected breathy vocals, and folky acoustic guitars for a dazzling, yet minimal effect."[] 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
The Factory
The Factory was Andy Warhol's original New York City studio from 1962 to 1968, although his later studios were known as The Factory as well. The Factory was located on the fifth floor at 231 East 47th Street, in Midtown Manhattan. The rent was "only about one hundred dollars a year"...
and
Morrissey
Morrissey
Steven Patrick Morrissey , known as Morrissey, is an English singer and lyricist. He rose to prominence in the 1980s as the lyricist and vocalist of the alternative rock band The Smiths. The band was highly successful in the United Kingdom but broke up in 1987, and Morrissey began a solo career,...
."http://72.14.253.104/search?q=cache:smq2tHL_YIgJ:gloompot.com/deepmag2003/Reviews.aspx+phiiliip+morrissey&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=5&gl=us&client=firefox-a
Following the non-release of Icicles + Spike Sculptures, which existed only in an Artforum
Artforum
Artforum is an international monthly magazine specializing in contemporary art.-Publication:The magazine is published ten times a year, September through May, along with an annual summer issue...
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10,http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0268/is_9_40/ai_86647172 he became a regular performer on the New York
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
electroclash
Electroclash
Electroclash is a style of music that fuses New Wave and electronic dance music. It emerged in New York and Detroit in the later 1990s, pioneered by acts including I-F and those associated with Gerald Donald, and is associated with acts including Peaches, Adult, and Fischerspooner...
circuit, playing at clubs like Luxx, Don Hill's, Joe's Pub
Joe's Pub
Joe's Pub at Public Theater is a nightclub that hosts live performances regularly. The venue, which is a non-profit operation, is located at 425 Lafayette Street near Astor Place in Manhattan, New York City...
, the Knitting Factory
Knitting Factory
The Knitting Factory is a music venue and concert house with locations in Brooklyn, Boise, Reno, and Spokane. The club originally specialized in jazz and experimental music and has expanded to showcasing all genres of music, performing arts and comedy....
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
International DeeJay Gigolo Records
International DeeJay Gigolo Records is a German electronic music record label run by techno artist DJ Hell . The label was founded in Munich in 1996 as an affiliate of label Disko B. It is now based in Berlin and is Germany's most successful electronic music record label, specialising in electro,...
, in addition to his collaboration with PFFR
PFFR
PFFR Forever Ltd., PFFFR or traditionally known as PFFR is a Brooklyn based production company/art collective/electro-rock band consisting of Alyson Levy, Vernon Chatman, Jim Tozzi, and John Lee...
which appeared alongside Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg
Calvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
on their album United We Doth
United We Doth
United We Doth is the third & most known album from collective PFFR. It was released on July 29, 2003 on Birdman Records. The album cover art was designed by Scott Hug-Track listing:...
. He later appeared on TRL
Total Request Live
Total Request Live is a television series on MTV that featured popular music videos. TRL was MTV's prime outlet for music videos as the network continues to concentrate on reality-based programming. In addition to music videos, TRL featured daily guests...
for their MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
show Wonder Showzen
Wonder Showzen
Wonder Showzen is an American sketch comedy television series that aired between 2005 and 2006 on MTV2. It was created by John Lee and Vernon Chatman of PFFR. The show is rated TV-MA....
. 2003 saw him modeling for Dior Homme
Dior Homme
Dior Homme is the menswear division of Christian Dior SA, the French clothing retailer. Dior Homme is currently under the creative direction of Kris Van Assche since spring/summer 2008...
, and photographs of him by designer Hedi Slimane
Hedi Slimane
Hedi Slimane is a French fashion designer of Tunisian, Italian-Brazilian origins. He studied political sciences , and Art History at the École du Louvre, and was also educated as a tailor...
appeared on the cover of Butt Magazine.
In 2004 he had an art show with Deitch Projects
Deitch Projects
Deitch Projects was a contemporary art gallery in New York City founded by Jeffrey Deitch.-History:Since opening with a performance by Vanessa Beecroft in February 1996, the gallery has presented nearly one hundred and eighteen solo exhibitions and projects, ten thematic exhibitions, and a few...
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.http://www.deitch.com/files/projects/dividedbylightningPR.pdf Artists included Ryan McGinley
Ryan McGinley
Ryan McGinley is an American photographer living in New York City who began making photographs in 1998. In 2003, at the age of 25, McGinley was one of the youngest artist to have a solo show at the Whitney Museum of American Art. He was also named Photographer of the Year in 2003 by American Photo...
, Terence Koh
Terence Koh
Terence Koh is a Canadian artist. Koh creates handmade books and zines, prints, photographs, sculptures, performances, and installations. Much of his diverse work involves queer, punk, and pornographic sensibilities. Koh has also worked under the alias "asianpunkboy", though it appears that name...
, AA Bronson
AA Bronson
AA Bronson, OC, is an artist, magazine publisher and curator who co-founded the artists' group General Idea.-General Idea:The General Idea artists group was founded in 1969 by Bronson, Jorge Zontal and Felix Partz...
, Dash Snow
Dash Snow
Dashiel "Dash" Snow was an American artist, based in New York.-Life:Dashiel A. Snow was born in 1981, the son of Taya Thurman and Christopher Snow...
, Slava Mogutin
Slava Mogutin
Slava Mogutin is a New York-based Russian artist and author, who works across different media, including photography, video, text, installation, sculpture and painting.-Life and work:...
and Assume Vivid Astro Focus
Assume Vivid Astro Focus
assume vivid astro focus is both an alias of Brazilian-born New York-based artist Eli Sudbrack, and the name of an international group of visual and performance artists, with French multimedia artist Christophe Hamaide-Pierson one of the main collaborators...
. The show, "a decidedly off-kilter fun fair," according to Artforum
Artforum
Artforum is an international monthly magazine specializing in contemporary art.-Publication:The magazine is published ten times a year, September through May, along with an annual summer issue...
,http://artforum.com/diary/archive=200411 was chosen as one of the year's best in the New York Times.http://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=F60710F738540C758EDDAB0994DC404482 His CD Divided By Lightning, released in conjunction with the art show, featured collaborations with Soft Pink Truth, Excepter
Excepter
Excepter is an experimental music group from Brooklyn, founded in 2002 by No-Neck Blues Band member John Fell Ryan. They have released their work on labels such as Load Records and Animal Collective's Paw Tracks, and are known for their improvisational approach to playing both live and in the...
, Avenue D
Avenue D (band)
Avenue D was a female electroclash duo from Miami, Florida, based out of New York City and consisting of Debbie and Daphne D. The band are proteges of Larry Tee, and perform for his parties. Their music is an energetic, humorous and sexually-explicit mix of rap, electro and new wave...
and Tigra of L'Trimm
L'Trimm
L'Trimm was a Miami Bass hip-hop duo composed of Lady Tigra and Bunny D, two women from Kendall, Florida...
. The companion DVD, Multiplied By Thunder, featured a "pulsating geometric" video made by Bec Stupak
Artstar
Artstar is an unscripted reality television series set in the New York art world, considered to be the first in the visual arts. Selected from an open call of over 400 applicants, eight artists participate in a group exhibition at Deitch Projects with the opportunity for a solo exhibition as well...
for his reimagining of T. Rex
T. Rex (band)
T. Rex were a British rock band, formed in 1967 by singer/songwriter and guitarist Marc Bolan. The band formed as Tyrannosaurus Rex, releasing four folk albums under the name...
's "Elemental
Childe,"http://www.wburg.com/0501/articles/article03.html and a version of his song "For The Second" sung by Boy George
Boy George
Boy George is a British singer-songwriter who was part of the English New Romantic movement which emerged in the early 1980s. He helped give androgyny an international stage with the success of Culture Club during the 1980s. His music is often classified as blue-eyed soul, which is influenced by...
. 2005 saw remixes of Yukari Fresh
Yukari Fresh
Yukari Fresh , is a Shibuya-kei artist.- Beginnings :Yukari Takasaki was seventeen members of one of Tokyo's Escalator Records' first bands, Snapshot...
and Grizzly Bear
Grizzly Bear (band)
Grizzly Bear is a Brooklyn-based indie rock band, composed of Edward Droste , Daniel Rossen , Chris Taylor and Christopher Bear . The band employs traditional and electronic instruments...
. 2007 saw the release of "Totally Magic," an EP with Avenue D
Avenue D (band)
Avenue D was a female electroclash duo from Miami, Florida, based out of New York City and consisting of Debbie and Daphne D. The band are proteges of Larry Tee, and perform for his parties. Their music is an energetic, humorous and sexually-explicit mix of rap, electro and new wave...
.
Albums
- Icicles and Spike Sculptures 2000
- Pet Cancer 2001
- Divided By Lightning 2004
- Totally Magic 2007