PRESS

"While the iLLPHONiCS may lean on a variety of different musical influences from track to track, it does so without compromising a distinctive sound; the group's funkadelic basslines and soaring guitars are anchored unremittingly by lead-man Larry "Fallout" Morris' melodic, staccato rhyme-spitting." 

-Calvin Cox, Riverfront Times

"In its sixth year together, the hip-hop collective iLLPHONiCS is proving that it's more than just St. Louis' answer to the Roots."

 -Roy Kasten, Riverfront Times

"Armed with live instrumentation, St. Louis' Illphonics blend funk, rock, and jazz fusion with hip-hop. Saturday's performance will remind local enthusiasts that St. Louis is about a lot more than Nelly."
- Bill Brownlee, The Ink 

"Slick funk, vibrant rock and spitfire hip-hop verses combine on Illphonics' second release, the five-song Illusion EP."
-Christian Schaeffer, Riverfront Times

"The Illphonics' obvious passion for their music is inspiring and refreshing; their appreciation for their craft shines through in the glaring individuality of their style." 
- Kristen Schlott, Eleven 

"If you have never seen the iLLPHONiCS you may be missing one of the most unique genre mixing bands among the St. Louis music scene."
- Metromix

"Illphonics synthesizes their many influences into a single sound, one that is as unique as it is relatable." 
- Joshua Vise, PLAYBACK:stl 

"Even on this short EP (iLLUSiON), the band proves that it can switch gears and dabble in a few different genres, while still maintaining a signature sound."
-Christian Schaeffer, Riverfront Times

"Illphonics' powerful lyrics and fusion blend of hip-hop, rock, jazz and R&B generated a sound the audience could relate to, no matter what their musical preference." 
- Amber Russell, The Journal 

"As a bandleader and emcee, Morris handles the mic with easy charisma and plenty of confidence, especially on the opening track, "Playin' to Win." Bravado is a key element in every hip-hop artist's arsenal, but the Illphonics backs up its boasts with musical chops."
-Christian Schaeffer, Riverfront Times

"Opening the show was the local sextet, Illphonics, a rap band, and we want to stress the word band, who rocked it hard. With a good-looking, powerful frontman and a great old-school (dare we say classic-rock?) instrumentation, Illphonics is actually doing something different." 
- J. Gordon, Night Times

"Morris' ability to rhyme at super speed is impressive. With a keyboardist, drummer, bassist and (guitar), Illphonics execute myriad sounds."
- Christian Losciale, The Journal