Phillip Phillips, the American Idol winner who has been in the music industry for nearly 15 years, is gearing up for an exciting new chapter in his career. With the release of his new single, "Let's Go Far," and the announcement of his forthcoming EP and tour, Phillips is ready to take his music to new heights.
In a recent interview, Phillips discussed the creative process behind his new music, revealing that many of the songs on his EP were born out of midnight music sessions with his wife, Hannah. He shared, "I woke up during the night with the melody in my head, and this guitar part, and then I had to get it out in the middle of the night. Our son was actually sleeping in our room, so I had to really be quiet and come to the living room. I started making up the guitar part and then kind of got done what I needed to and I went back to bed and I woke up the next morning and just started writing."
The songs on the EP are described as "very personal" and "raw," with Phillips aiming to capture his current state of mind and his relationship with his wife. He explained, "As a songwriter, I’ve always… not really wanted to be so on the nose about what I write about. I want people to have their own interpretation of it. But these songs have been, actually, really hard on the nose. You’re gonna know what I’m talking about."
The EP, titled "Let's Go Far: Vol. 1," is set to be released on September 4th and will explore themes of family, love, and personal growth. Phillips mentioned, "These songs are definitely more raw. For me, writing these songs, it felt like I was doing it all again for the first time, not really in pressure, just writing what felt honest and real to me."
As Phillips prepares for his upcoming tour, he expressed his excitement about sharing his new music with fans. He said, "They’re paying money to come see a show. I want them to have a great time, but also feel the emotions of whatever the song is. I’ll see people crying, and I’ll see people laughing. There’s always the ups and downs of the show, taking them through a roller coaster that I hope they enjoy."
Looking back on his American Idol win, Phillips recalled the experience as "brutal, terrifying." He added, "When I went out for that, my parents were just like, ‘Hey, we’ll pay you gas money. Just go try it out. We think you can win.’ There’s so many incredible singers that were out for that show. I felt a lot of pressure. I’m like, ‘Man, I can’t sing like these people. I don’t know what I’m gonna do.’"
Despite the challenges, Phillips' win on American Idol marked the beginning of a successful music career. He stated, "It turned into something more than I could ever have imagined. I just want to create music that people love and connect with, and do this for the rest of my life."
With his new music and tour on the horizon, Phillips is poised to continue his musical journey and connect with fans in a meaningful way.
