Toad the Wet Sprocket front man Glen Phillips (and special musical guest at our event) released his latest solo record, There Is So Much Here, in November 2022, and this record dives into the joys and sorrows of everyday life with help from Dave Depper (Death Cab For Cutie), Ji Tanzer (Blue Cranes) and John Morgan Askew.
“I’ve seldom allowed myself to stay in one place for very long,” Glen says, explaining the genesis of this new album. “I was lucky during the COVID lockdown to move in with my girlfriend, now fiancée, and to stay home for the longest stretch I’ve had since the birth of my daughter, 20 years ago. After a life of travel and seeking out peak experiences, I began to appreciate the subtle beauty of sitting still.”
The 11 tracks on Phillips’ new album are informed by the time that the pandemic shut down allowed for reflection, moving between quiet love songs and rockers that consider the multi-faceted meanings hidden in our everyday lives.
Here's the official video for "I Was a Riot," a song that casts a compassionate eye on the end of a relationship with a hint of new wave ska in its rhythm. Enjoy!
