“One of rock’s best-kept secrets.” London Daily Star, UK
Tuesday, January 6, 2015 – For immediate release
Warner Music Canada is thrilled to announce the signing of guitarist
Philip Sayce. Warner will be releasing Philip’s critically acclaimed
album Influence on March 10, 2015. Originally released in Europe in late August 2014 to critical acclaim, the Canadian version of Influence will
include two new songs led by the first single, Philip’s incendiary
version of the Ten Years After classic “I’d Love To Change The World.”
On making the announcement, Warner Music Canada President Steve Kane
stated, “Philip is a unique and exciting talent. He reminds us that
playing the blues isn’t something that happens in museums, he brings a
vitality and originality to the songs on Influence. We all look forward to bringing Philip and his music to a much wider audience.”
“I am beyond ecstatic to collaborate with Warner Music Canada and to
focus my creative energies in my home country,” said Philip Sayce of the
signing. “The Warner Music Canada team truly embodies what it means to
celebrate the love of music, and their approach to working with artists
is refreshing, healing, and inspiring.”
Born in Wales and raised in Toronto, Canada, Philip Sayce’s love of
the guitar started at an early age when his parents introduced him to
all of the classics, notably, Clapton, Hendrix, and Beck. He started
playing guitar as a teen and before long was winning admirers at blues
jam nights at Grossman’s Tavern in downtown Toronto. One such admirer
was legendary guitarist Jeff Healey who invited Philip to join his band
with whom he toured the world for the next couple of years. After a
move to Los Angeles, producer John Shanks introduced Philip to Melissa
Etheridge who recruited him for her band. Over the next several years
Philip performed on Melissa Etheridge’s albums and was featured during
her live sets on world tours.
“Influence is a culmination of sounds, colors, emotions, and
artists who have directly helped to shape my approach and love of
music,” said Philip. “The intention of my own music is to continue the
message, power, love, and inspiration that I experience in every artist
that has influenced me.”
In 2009 Philip released Peace Machine the first of three
solo albums that established him as one of the leading lights in a new
generation of blues-rock guitarists. With each subsequent release (Ruby Electricand Steamroller)
his reputation continued to grow, and, in January 2015 Philip signed
with Warner Music Canada who will release his fourth album, Influence,
produced by Dave Cobb and featuring songs by artists that have inspired
Philip over the years as well as original compositions. Two new
recordings produced by Michael Nielsen at Revolution Studios in Toronto
are included on the Canadian version of Influence.
News of upcoming tour dates to be announced shortly.