Artist description Mainly a one-man project, but embraces contributors. Is primarily a studio group, but does not dismiss the concept of live performance.

Music Style electronica coupled with guitars and smart songwriting

Musical Influences Aphex Twin, NIN, Skinny Puppy, Tool, Faith No More/Mr. Bungle, other

Similar Artists NIN, Filter, Stabbing Westward, Ministry, other

Artist History Began in 1996. Has composed music for webpages (and continues to do so). "Pinyin" was completed in January 2000, and "Calligraphy" was released June 2001. Currently "The Mausoleum Of The Yellow Emperor" is in the works, as well as "Tienanamen" (a live album), and a home video.

Group Members Shawn L Phillips: nearly everything. Erik H: drums and percussion. Past personnel have included: Des-keyboards, vocals, live percussion Aaron Whitesides- guitars, programming, live percussion, backing vocals Nicole G- drums, percussion Corey Smith- backing vocals Ira Roberson- live percussion Sam Larson- live percussion Josh Nordwall- live percussion Kellen Kautzman- backing vocals Noah Schafer- live percussion Derek Stout- live guitar Brian Davenport- live bass

Instruments anything that is accessible, the studio is the key instrument

Albums Pinyin, Calligraphy, and some compilation album

Press Reviews "hella production values"- some music review column

Additional Info web score for Studio Cleo's Cauldron & Net

Location Red Wing, Minnesota - USA

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