Gene Phoa

songwriter / producer / mixer

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Gene Phoa is a songwriter / producer / mixer based in Adelaide, South Australia specialising in indie pop, alternative and rock music.

Previously working in advertising creating campaigns and writing for large brands such as IKEA, L'Oréal and Ralph Lauren, Gene transitioned to music when he began penning his own songs.

Working his way up in the music industry since 2017, Gene has worked as an acoustic artist and session musician (vox, guitar and bass) on the local scene, studied sound production at the Adelaide College of the Arts (2018), took out the lyrics award at the SCALA Festival of Original Music (2019), launched his Adelaide Fringe show '500 Nights of Winter' (2021) and took part in the Nexus Arts Interplay artist development programme (2021).

Throughout this time, Gene received training, mentoring and attended workshops with the likes of Jon Wiza (La Voz Colombia), Gabs Agostino (Grammy Award Winner), Oscar Dawson (Holy Holy) and Wes Carr (Australian Idol).

Combining a variety of skills in music, performing arts, marketing and teaching, Gene is able to offer clients a holistic service, approach and perspective to get the most out of their projects.

Focussed on indie pop, alternative and rock music as well as voice work through his studio, PHOA Sound, Gene is open to working with artists locally in Adelaide, South Australia, and around the world.

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Languages

  • English

Interview with Gene Phoa

  1. Q: Analog or digital and why?

  2. A: Both. Each has its pros and cons in terms of how it affects the process and the end result. It really depends on what the song needs.

  3. Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?

  4. A: MacBook, Audient ID14, Akai MPK Mini, Fender Tele, Headphones

  5. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  6. A: Honing on the song's core concept and serving it through the music, lyrics and production.

  7. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  8. A: Audient iD44, Adam Audio T5V Monitors, Aston Spirit, Shure SM7B, Fender Tele, Fender 72 Tele Deluxe, Epiphone Sheraton II Pro, Taylor 214ce DLX, Ibanez SR300

  9. Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

  10. A: Producers: George Martin, James Ford, Tchad Blake, Rostam Batmanglij, Lauv, FINNEAS, Avicii Artists: The Beatles, Arctic Monkeys, Oasis, Foster The People

GenresSounds Like
  • Arctic Monkeys
  • The Neighbourhood
  • Catfish and the Bottlemen
Gear Highlights
  • Logic Pro X
  • Audient iD44
  • Adam Audio T5V Monitors
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