Diego Philips

Belgo-british singer-songwriter Diego Philips has spent the past decade captivating audiences in London with his “honey-coated vocals” and “luscious melodies.” Drawing inspiration from icons like <a href="spotify:artist:5l8VQNuIg0turYE1VtM9zV" data-name="Leonard Cohen">Leonard Cohen</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:3nnQpaTvKb5jCQabZefACI" data-name="Jeff Buckley">Jeff Buckley</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:1YZEoYFXx4AxVv13OiOPvZ" data-name="Devendra Banhart">Devendra Banhart</a> and <a href="spotify:artist:74ASZWbe4lXaubB36ztrGX" data-name="Bob Dylan">Bob Dylan</a> Philips crafts songs that blend heartfelt poetry with sincere, soul-stirring sentiments.

Storytelling is at the core of Philips’ songwriting, with themes of love, sadness, and spirituality. After studying Music Performance in London, he formed a band and started performing at iconic venues such as The Saatchi Gallery and The Dublin Castle. His albums ‘<a href="spotify:album:6QnoGA9EZeMuINVqDyxB2n" data-name="Burning Pieces">Burning Pieces</a>’ (2014) and ‘<a href="spotify:album:3LwGeFStXw3ooyxSCiA2oJ" data-name="Tides">Tides</a>’ (2020) showcase his growth, earning acclaim from Indie Is Not a Genre and The Hype Magazine.

In 2020, Philips embarked on the &#34;<a href="spotify:album:6ZIgB6C3RIvDkHNhqixSfY" data-name="I Am Yuki: The Hiroshima Project">I Am Yuki: The Hiroshima Project</a>&#34; project, inspired by his experiences in Japan and a visit to Hiroshima’s peace museum. The concept album, telling the story of a young boy named Yuki, launched in 2022 and led to a press tour in Belgium, with appearances on national TV and radio.

Now, Philips is set to release a new, intimate EP, influenced by artists like <a href="spotify:artist:6xrCU6zdcSTsG2hLrojpmI" data-name="José González">José González</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:7bPs6jf983f0bjRAt1yxDM" data-name="Patrick Watson">Patrick Watson</a>, <a href="spotify:artist:5c3GLXai8YOMid29ZEuR9y" data-name="Nick Drake">Nick Drake</a>, and <a href="spotify:artist:2m1l9MLSslzup4vvokKgvQ" data-name="Villagers">Villagers</a>.

“Music is a refuge, a space to bring people together,” says Philips. His new EP embodies this ethos, offering a comforting and intimate experience.