Phyphr Takes Us Away w/ New 3-Track EP “Valley Of Death”

by | Jan 30, 2024 | PREMIERE

One of Denver’s most sensational electronic funk producers & instrumentalists has just released a gift into the world that is bound to inspire pure bliss and happiness. Feel-good music is here to stay for all of 2024 and “Valley Of Death”, a 3-track ep by Phyphr, is here to showcase why that is. Yes, we all love dubstep bangers but there is just something so beautiful about combining instrumental basslines with groovy synths and vocals that just makes you want to shake it all around all night long. This is music for the soul. The flow of its vibrations through all ears just gives us a sense that life is meant to be enjoyed to its fullest. Now it’s time to take a deeper diver as to what makes today’s premiere what we like to call, a certified bop.

“Valley of Death is about the concepts of darkness, light, and rebirth. These songs are meant to guide us into the unknown and to be songs of safety as we embark on new journeys in our lives. It coincides with the rebirth of Phyphr as we move into the new year with a new look and sound.”

-PHYPHR

DIVING DEEP W/ PHYPHR

You’re on your deathbed and you can listen to one last song, which one would it be and why?
  • In my final moments, I’d want to hear ‘Stop This Train’ by John Mayer, recorded live at Nokia Theater. This recording has always meant a lot to me. Every time I hear it, my mind floods with beautiful memories and emotions that could never fade away. I think about my parents, my fiance, my pup, my closest friends, and all the places I’ve traveled to. It’s about getting older and coming to terms with mortality. You may have wished there was a way to know you’re in the ‘good old days’ before you’ve actually left them. This song is about appreciating those fleeting moments in life.
  • “Once in a while,
  • When it’s good,
  • It’ll feel like it should,
  • And they’re all still around,
  • And you’re still safe and sound,
  • And you don’t miss a thing…”
If you could change one thing about the electronic scene, what would it be and why?
  • I would change how normalized drug use has become. Everything in moderation… When I’m on stage, I can see everything. It’s out in the open. I dislike the effect that drug use has on the dance floor and how dangerous it has become. I see so many attendees rolling the dice without testing for impurities. It’s common for attendees to fall out during shows in crowded rooms making it difficult for them to get medical attention. It’s a touchy subject, but we should talk about it more openly as a community. I want everyone to enjoy the music we love safely. 
If you had one message you could share with the world right now, what would it be?
  • Whatever your passion or dream may be, take a chance and go after it. Don’t wait any longer to get in touch with the most authentic version of yourself! Inspiration is all around you, all you have to do is let it in. You can do anything if you work hard and believe in yourself.
  • I was majorly inspired at Hulaween 2017 by Manic Focus Live Band. I remember standing there after the set thinking, “I want to make music and perform. I can do this”. I downloaded Ableton on my hotspot during the drive home from Suwannee, and fully dove into the learning process. I worked at it every single day until it became an obsession. I learned as much as I could as fast as I could. Fast forward to Hulaween 2022, I got to perform on that very same stage as a member of Manic Focus Live Band. Rocking with John and Colby was a dream come true and a testament that anything is possible if you work hard and believe in yourself!