Phil Hooley

Track Premiere: Phil Hooley “Hope Street”

June 4, 2026 Jonathan Aird 0

Today’s Americana UK first play comes from Phil Hooley’s third album Everything We’ll Ever Need which was again produced in Nashville by Justin Johnson. Phil’s vocal and guitar is handsomely supported by a host of top […]

Video: Phil Hooley “The Veteran’s Song”

December 10, 2024 Andrew Frolish 0

Here’s a brilliantly melodic song from Scarborough singer-songwriter Phil Hooley. “The Veteran’s Song” wasn’t selected for inclusion on Hooley’s last album, 2023’s “Provenance” because it didn’t quite fit with the spare, acoustic nature of that collection. […]

Phil Hooley “Provenance”

May 4, 2023 Helen Jones 0

An easy confidence comes through from an artist who knows just what works with his voice and words. When it comes to his second album, Phil Hooley is very much a believer in less is more. […]

Video Premiere: Phil Hooley “Some Say”

March 7, 2023 Andrew Frolish 0

It’s a new song from Scarborough’s Phil Hooley, which means you’re guaranteed a gorgeously characterful vocal performance. As ever, his weary and warm tones are captivating and draw your attention to his reflective words. ‘Some Say’ […]

Phil Hooley “Songs from The Back Room”

May 26, 2021 Tim Martin 0

A voice full of character singing some great country-flavoured songs, played by a fine band. Phil Hooley has one of those voices, as smooth as melted chocolate and able to wrap itself around a lyric and […]