Phil Kluba

Phil Kluba is a Canadian recording artist and video producer based in Greater Toronto Area. Kluba is better known for producing music videos and live streams for Canadian singer Scott Helman,​ Justin Nozuka and​ alt-rock band MONOWHALES​ under the banner of his media production company​ ​Press It.[1][2]

Phil Kluba
BornGreater Toronto Area, Ontario
OriginToronto
GenresPop, alt-rock
Occupation(s)Recording Artist
video Producer
Years active2013–present

Career

Phil Kluba was born and raised in Greater Toronto Area. in 2012, he graduated Metalworks Institute with a degree in Audio Production & Engineering Diploma.[3] In 2013, he received a grant from FACTOR Canada to produce his debut music video The Dirty Shore.[4] In 2019, he arranged a media partnership with Facebook Canada and produced a live-streamed performance by MONOWHALES at Rolling Pictures in Toronto.[5][6] Through his media production company Kluba has created content for brands such as Rogers Media, Warner Music Canada, Coalition Music, Canada’s Music Incubator and musical acts The Tragically Hip, Justin Nozuka, MONOWHALES, MKLA, The Tea Party.[7][8][9]

Discography/filmography

Year Album Credit
2013 The Dirty Shore Singer/Songwriter
2017 Justin Nozuka – All I Need Music Video Producer[10]
2017 Apryll Aileen - Great Expectations[11] Music Video Producer
2018 Celest Chong - I Got Him"[12] Music Video Producer
2018 Jesse Merineau - That Night" Music Video Director[13]
2018 Monowhales - Real Love Music Video Producer
2020 Fine by Me Singer/Songwriter[14]
2020 Monowhales - All or Nothing Music Video Producer[15]
2020 Monowhales - Really Wanna Let You Down Music Video Producer[16]
2021 Living Between Wednesdays Music Video Producer[17][18]

References

  1. Frometa, RJ (9 December 2020). "CANADIAN LIVESTREAM LEADER PHIL KLUBA ISN’T WORRIED ABOUT YOUR ATTENTION SPAN WITH NEW ONE MINUTE SONG “FINE BY ME”". Vents Magazine. https://ventsmagazine.com/2020/12/09/canadian-livestream-leader-phil-kluba-isnt-worried-about-your-attention-span-with-new-one-minute-song-fine-by-me/. Retrieved 7 September 2021. 
  2. KENNEDY, JOHN R.. "WATCH: Monowhales Debut 'Real Love' Video" (in en-CA). www.iheartradio.ca. https://www.iheartradio.ca/news/watch-monowhales-debut-real-love-video-1.3759230. Retrieved 7 September 2021. 
  3. Life, Get A. Grip On. "EP 020 - Press It CEO & Founder Phil Kluba – Get A Grip On Life – Podcast". Podtail. Archived from the original on 20 September 2021. Retrieved 18 September 2021.
  4. "Metalworks Institute Alumni - Phil Kluba - Professional Sound (Audio Specialist)" (in en-CA). Metalworks Institute. 8 June 2015. https://metalworksinstitute.com/alumni-update-philip-kluba-professional-sound/. Retrieved 20 September 2021. 
  5. "MONOWHALES Share New Video + Tour Announcement - Divine Magazine". divinemagazine.biz. 9 October 2019. https://divinemagazine.biz/monowhales-share-new-video/. Retrieved 20 September 2021. 
  6. Schneider, Jason. "Five Questions With… Monowhales' Jordan Circosta" (in en). FYIMusicNews. https://www.fyimusicnews.ca/articles/2019/11/15/five-questions-%E2%80%A6-monowhales-jordan-circosta. Retrieved 20 September 2021. 
  7. "Alumni Update: Phil Kluba, Audio Production & Engineering" (in en-CA). Metalworks Institute. 15 June 2017. https://metalworksinstitute.com/alumni-update-phil-kluba-audio-production-engineering/. Retrieved 7 September 2021. 
  8. Staff, S. V. G.. "Press It Adds LiveU Solo to Live Streaming Toolkit" (in en). Sports Video Group. https://www.sportsvideo.org/2017/12/18/press-it-adds-liveu-solo-to-live-streaming-toolkit/. Retrieved 18 September 2021. 
  9. Douara Karim, Deena (11 April 2016). "Live is Better Working to Promote Toronto's Vibrant Music Scene" (in en-CA). StartUp HERE Toronto. https://startupheretoronto.com/partners/live-is-better-working-to-promote-torontos-vibrant-music-scene/. Retrieved 18 September 2021. 
  10. "Justin Nozuka - All I Need - Music Video Credits". Press It. Archived from the original on 20 September 2021. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  11. Aileen, Apryll (3 October 2017). "My Song is on "The Next Step" - Family Channel, CBBC & Netflix". Apryll Aileen. https://www.apryllaileen.com/song-next-step/. Retrieved 18 September 2021. 
  12. HQ, Artist. "Asian Pop Queen Celest Releases Debut English Single/Video 'I Got Him'" (in en). markets.businessinsider.com. https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/asian-pop-queen-celest-releases-debut-english-single-video-i-got-him-1027500448. Retrieved 18 September 2021. 
  13. Hopper, Donna. "First single gives fans a sneak peek at Merineau's upcoming release" (in en). SooToday.com. https://www.sootoday.com/local-entertainment/first-single-gives-fans-a-sneak-peek-at-merineaus-upcoming-release-867605. Retrieved 18 September 2021. 
  14. "Phil Kluba". Spotify. Retrieved 18 September 2021.
  15. "Monowhales - All or Nothing" (in en-CA). Route Eleven — Film Production. https://www.routeeleven.com/monowhales-all-or-nothing. Retrieved 7 September 2021. 
  16. "RWLYD (Really Wanna Let You Down) by MONOWHALES ⋆ Independent Music Reviews". Independent Music Reviews. 11 October 2019. https://independentmusic.reviews/music-video/rwlyd-really-wanna-let-you-down-by-monowhales-2/. Retrieved 7 September 2021. 
  17. "Wordburglar Performs “Living Between Wednesdays” At Sidekick Comics". ollimag. 11 August 2021. https://ollimag.com/2021/08/11/wordburglar-performs-living-between-wednesdays-at-sidekick-comics/. Retrieved 7 September 2021. [dead link]
  18. Johnston, Rich (11 August 2021). "Wordburglar Performs "Living Between Wednesdays" At Sidekick Comics" (in en). Bleeding Cool News And Rumors. https://bleedingcool.com/comics/wordburglar-performs-living-between-wednesdays-at-sidekick-comics/. Retrieved 18 September 2021. 

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