All About Phil K
Phil K: A robot to call our very own
by Rachel Huber on March 4th, 2008
In terms of being at one with the machines, Phil K is Australia’s answer to James Zabiela. But to make such a comparison really sells him short: he’s been doing his thing since Zabs was still in preschool. Literally. [more]
Phil K [Audio]: Visually spectacular
by mofunk on September 5th, 2007
Recently nominated as one of the world's 'Top 10 Video DJs' by UK clubbing bible Mixmag, Phil K is understandably quite chuffed with the title. ITM's Mo'Funk caught up with Phil for a chat about the accolade before he heads to the US this month. [more]
Phil K recently returned to Australia after a 2 year stint living in Europe. With a brand new mix CD about to hit stores, 'Phil K's Hi Fi', ITM's Angus Paterson tracked Phil down in Byron Bay to talk shop. [more]
Whether you have been partying in Byron Bay or Beijing, chances are you have had the pleasure of catching Phil K in action lately. Since being voted Victoria's number 1 DJ in the 2004 Technics ITM DJ Poll (& fifth nationally), he has covered more ground than many DJs do in a lifetime. [more]
The reigning Australian best DJ (DMA) could be content with reaching the upper echelons of international DJs and producers. But Phil K somehow has the time and the dedication to explore the technological boundaries of his craft. [more]
Featuring the talents of Phil K and Luke Chable, Lo-step has been making waves in the worldwide scene lately. With their first single, "The Roots", signed to Global Underground. Nick Venn catches up with Phil K while he was putting together some ideas for their next show at Seven this Friday. [more]
I think Phil K is a tad excited about his appearance at Love: "I can't wait for Love - it should be mad. "Part of the Melbourne 'scene' for well over a decade, jayblue talks to a man who, quite frankly, really loves what he does. [more]
Phil K's continued record of achievement is awe-inspiring. However, it is his sheer love of music and ingrained ability to move a dancefloor that sees him regarded amongst the best in the business. [more]
Sunny set times with Mr C
A true stalwart of the London underground scene, Mr C is graces Melbourne with his presence this Friday 24th October, playing Sunny's 11th birthday party. [more]
Phil K returns to Melbourne
One of Melbourne’s favourite exports, Phil K returns to Australia in October, and his first show will be in our fair city! [more]
Darkbeat's 5th Birthday, set times announced
It's the news the Melbourne underground have been waiting for... the set times for _Darkbeat's 5th Birthday_ 24 hour extravaganza! [more]
Dave Seaman climbs aboard the Darkbeat Boat Cruise
A man who loved Melbourne so much he based one of his Global Underground mix CDs on our fair city, UK progressive superstar Dave Seaman has been announced to play a 2 hour set on Darkbeat's 5th Birthday Boat Cruise next weekend. Now that's good news! [more]
Sunny is back again with a killer line-up to rock your socks off on Sunday 9th March at La Di Da for the Labour Day weekend shenanigans! [more]
Darkbeat, inthemix and Beck Fusions present Tiefschwarz and Ben Watt in the intimate surrounds of Brown Alley this Saturday night, March 1st. [more]
Now based in the United States – in Atlanta to be exact – Phil K will be heading back for a long overdue run of shows throughout Australia in February and March. [more]
Event though the weather is getting colder, the Chinese Laundry is keeping a solid range of internationals streaming through the club for both its Friday and Saturday night weekly events, throwing down names like Rogue Element and Derrick May. [more]
On Tuesday 24th April (Anzac Day Eve) Luke Fair will launch the Balance 11 CD at Ffour. [more]
Following on from his debut artist album release in 2006 as part of Lostep with fellow Melbourne producer Luke Chable, Phil K has unveiled plans for his latest mix CD, to be titled 'Hi Fi'. [more]
With live performances by Nubreed and Lostep as well as a special DJ set by Phil K, get ready for a night of spectacular beats and rhymes. It all takes place in the intimate surroundings of Toast on the 24th of March. [more]
Things are heating up at Chinese Laundry in the lead up to summer, with November looking to be one of the club's biggest months yet. [more]
Without a doubt one of Australia's most successful and popular DJs, Phil K has been selected to mix the latest 'Y4K' album. To celebrate the release, Phil K will be undertaking an extensive Australian tour. [more]
Internationally acclaimed Melbourne Producer/DJ, Phil K, will join James abiela on the decks at Room680 for a world exclusive one-on-one set this Saturday. [more]
Thinking of heading to Byron Bay for New Years Eve? Details have now been announced for a massive New Years Day event to be held in the Northern NSW holiday town, featuring a range of local Byron favourites plus guests from out of town. [more]
Some of the progressive and breakbeat scene's biggest stars are coming up for inthemix's weekly radio show on FBi 94.5 FM, with Anthony Pappa, Atomic Hooligan and Phil K set to take to the decks in the FBi studio over the next three weeks. [more]
Rapidly gaining notoriety on the international stage for his frequent tours and recent Renaissance mix CD, Melbourne's Phil K was the highest ranking Victorian DJ. Catch Phil K at Lot 33 tonight. [more]
Canadian house purveyor Tyler Stadius will be gracing the decks at Sunny this Saturday 5th June. Phil K has also been announced to be playing a sunrise set. [more]
One of Melbourne's most renowned and obviously favourite DJ/producers - Phil K has been added to the Technics inthemix50 party lineup. [more]
Coinciding with the release of their "Renaissance presents The Therapy Sessions" CD, DJs Dave Seaman and Phil K headline the Therapy Sessions tour, which is happening in Sydney and Melbourne in May. [more]
Phil K makes Mixmag's 'Top 10 Video DJ' list
Phil K's continued ascendance on the global stage looks set to continue unabated with the recent announcement that UK clubbing bible Mixmag regard him one of the world's "Top 10 Video DJs". [more]
Phil K and Luke Chable's long awaited Lo Step album is almost here!
Having spent over 2 years labouring on their eagerly anticipated debut album, two of the finest names in Melbourne's dance scene are finally ready to unleash their first production album as Lo Step. [more]
Phil K features on BBC Radio 1
Famed Australian DJ and producer Phil K recently featured on Annie Nightingale's BBC Radio 1 show. [more]
Phil K, a world renown DJ at Lot 33 DJing alongside great local Pang talents such as Dave Norgate, Hubert, Scottie Fisher and Bruisa. [more]
For Darkbeat's 5th birthday celebrations we were treated to a massive 24 hour party main course, with a boat party entre. [more]
I’d worked up a sweat before I even made it to the Chinese Laundry, and as the night wore on Phil K’s unique brand of transcendental breaks would keep the sweat pouring. [more]
Punters of Brisbane were treated to a night of techy, jacked up beats from two world renown DJs, Phil K and Elite Force. [more]
Darkbeat & Beck's Fusion pres. Tiefschwarz & Ben Watt @ Dark Alley, Melbourne (01/03/08)
by perk-up on March 5th, 2008
Saturday night saw two of the most prominent and well-respected names in dance music, the UK’s Ben Watt and Germany’s Tiefschwarz take to the stage. [more]
Phil K and Bass Kleph took control of ther Chinese Laundry on Friday night for a crazed night of breaks n' mayhem. [more]
One wise man said two heads are better then one (or in this case 2 acts are better then one). Two very different promotion groups came together in a sprit of cooperation to make a good line up even better. [more]
If you've seen Phil K play once, you'll be back to see him again; at every opportunity. [more]
Mellen Events and Future Entertainment's Summadayze is probably one of the most popular and commercially-orientated dance festivals held over summer. Like last year's event, it was held in the picturesque Supreme Court Gardens, boasting three stages and many of the biggest names in dance music. [more]
Minke is one of the most forward thinking clubs in Adelaide, musically speaking. Some of the best DJs in the world have played there lately, and the place keeps getting more and more people through the door, hearing the best breakbeat music the scene has to offer. [more]
If you've never heard of Phil K, then you're missing out on one of Australia's finest exports. Friendly, entertaining, and a musical genius are only the most obvious of Phil's attributes of which I'm sure there are many. [more]
Phil K: His name alone inspires happy memories in me. His contribution to the Renaissance series 'Therapy Sessions' was a very good one to say the least. It's a CD I sat listening to on many occasions, so this inspired me to want to visit Moon Bar at The Empire, and see this guy in action... [more]
Saturday night, 8.30pm and I'm still at work, but I'm PUMPED to be heading home and before heading out to the Mandarin club to see my favourite DJ of the moment, Phil K. [more]
Congratulations to Inthemix for putting on such a good night in showcasing our Aussie talent. [more]
Recently ranked no.5 in the 2004 Technics top 50 DJ poll, it is no wonder that the the Moon Bar welcomed this superstar back with open arms. [more]
What better way to celebrate the opening of a truly promising venue than with the help of two of Australia's best DJs and producers. [more]
James Zabeila and Infusion were a big enough draw card for most. Throw in Phil K, Brewster and Doc Scott and you had the recipe for big night out for this June long weekend. [more]
The folks at Good Vibrations must be either brave or stupid. Not only did they attempt a mélange of the traditional 'oil and water' of dance music, house and breaks, but they actually pulled it off!! [more]
There was quite some talent behind those decks, some awesome tracks being spun and the decor was amazing. Thanks for a fantastic night guys and you can bet I'll be back. [more]
Sydney breaks fans got to see in the start of Australia Day in fine style at Space, with guest sets from Melbourne's Nubreed, Phil K and Gab Oliver - sheer domestic bliss! [more]
One comment that stayed in my head from the night was when someone said (regarding Phil) "This is why we call him god". That just about sums up my opinion of the night and I'm all too excited about the next time his sound graces our ears. [more]
The popularity of breaks was evident from the impressive turnout on Saturday and without a doubt we can look forward to similar high quality nights in the future. [more]
Walking through the front door at Fractured last friday, I couldn't help but smile. It had been a long week and there was no better way to celebrate the end of it than by partying in the coolest spot in town with a local legend Phil K. [more]
Prepare yourself for the second of our special edition inthemix50 podcasts, featuring TV Rock, Nick Thayer, Dirty South, Craig Obey, Illya & Toby Neal, Klaus 'Heavyweight' Hill & Dopamine, Phil K & Luke Chable, and more! [more]
Various Artists - Hi Fi, Mixed by Phil K
True to form, there’s a smattering of everything on this mix compilation, but Phil K does it with the certifiable class that has characterised his career. [more]
Lostep - Because We Can
Lostep - the dynamic Australian duo that is Phil K and Luke Chable - have unleashed their long-anticipated full length artist album on the world. At times ambient, brooding, weird and dirty, "Because We Can" covers a lot in its sixty nine minutes. They did what they could - but should they have? [more]
Melbourne technology sage Phil K is taking the reigns for the latest instalment of Y4K, giving him the opportunity to work his enormous technical skills in all things dance music - and if we're lucky, maybe even treat his fans to a tasty selection of the latest nu-school breaks as well. [more]
Functional Breaks have released retro>future, to celebrate their 20th vinyl release. The first CD is a mix from one of Australia's leading breaks producer/DJs, Phil K. While the second is a selection of tracks by long standing Beatz & Bobz residents Ben & Lex. [more]
Well I must admit I am not hugely familiar with Phil K's work. I came across this release by chance, my hairdresser putting it on last week while she was 'styling' my hair after hours. [more]
The latest Renaissance compilation to hit the shelves sees two of the biggest names in progressive and breaks taking us on their own individual sonic journeys. [more]
Phil K & Habersham - Live in Juarez, Mexico (May 2008) - Part 2
Phil K developed his trade from meager beginnings, purchasing his first turntable in 1984 after saving enough cash from work at a fast food chain. [more]
Phil K & Habersham - Live in Juarez, Mexico (May 2008) - Part 1
In today’s age of electronic music, the rise to stardom is often as fast as the fall into obscurity. Solidarity is hard to come by, but Melbourne native Phil K has proven that when it comes to DJing, experience, vision, and persistence pay off. [more]
Phil K - Live in Atlanta on NYE
Solidarity is hard to come by, but Melbourne native Phil K has proven that when it comes to DJing, experience, vision, and just plain persistence pay off. [more]
Phil K - Sept 2006 Radio Mix
T-Minus five and counting … Three … Two … One …send us a postcard from the moon, Phil. ;-) [more]
One of Australia's greatest exports, Phil K, delivers a fantastic promo as featured on Proton Radio. [more]