Matthew Phillips (musician)

Matthew Phillips (born December 21, 1992) is an American singer-songwriter, recording artist, and musician from San Diego, California.

Early life and education
Phillips began playing piano at a young age. In junior high school, he started playing the electric guitar with help and guidance from his father Charles Phillips and his uncle, Ralph Frengel. Prior to finishing high school, Phillips performed session work in various studios and on artist projects, as well as touring with other musical artists.

Career
Phillips started playing in church and subsequently became a touring guitarist. His first ticketed show as a solo artist was at the House of Blues in San Diego, which sold out. Phillips then began to collaborate with other artists. A collaboration with Elise Trouw, covering the song "Iris" by the Goo Goo Dolls, caught the attention of Fender. A video cover of "Purple Rain" by Prince and the Revolution with 3-time Grammy-nominated recording artist B.Slade also became popular and led Phillips to become a Fender artist.

Phillips was booked at KAABOO Music Festival alongside Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Pink, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Muse and Weezer in September 15–17, 2017. This festival gained Phillips additional recognition, which led to the "So In Love Tour".

Phillips has played at venues and festivals in Norway, United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Australia, and Mexico, including The Troubadour (West Hollywood) as support for Grammy-nominated recording artist Zane Carney, the Whisky a Go Go (Hollywood) as support for Corey Feldman, and The Cavern Club (Liverpool) as support for the Falling Doves.

In 2018, Phillips headlined the Saban Theatre (Beverly Hills). He returned to House of Blues San Diego, partnering with LiveNation and the band Half the Animal. On July 2, 2023, Phillips released a single titled "So In Love".

Phillips' influences include Prince, Eric Clapton, Coldplay, Chainsmokers, Porter Robinson, Illenium, Said the Sky, Dashboard Confessional, Panic! at the Disco, Paramore, Goo Goo Dolls, and Lifehouse.

Selected discography

 * "So In Love" July 2, 2023 (single)