• Phil has the ability to slot perfectly into any groove and musical situation, playing without ostentatiousness and with a real distinctive edge.
    — Jon Hopkins (artist, producer)
  • To not see him on any given day is tantamount to infinite pain.
    — Ed Harcourt (artist/producer. Sophie Ellis Bextor, Kathryn Williams)
  • Working with Phil is always a joy. Whilst his ability as a drummer is unquestionable, he’s also great fun and really sets people at ease. His presence in a session for that alone is worth so much.
    — Charlie Andrew (producer/engineer: Alt J, Marika Hackman)
  • Phil is an incredibly musical drummer - a rare combination of feel and technical ability. He instinctively understands what a song needs.
    — Paul Pilot (artist/producer/engineer: Duke Special, Athlete, Finding Oscar)