We have to steal a line from The Smiths when Morrissey sings, “Stop me if you think you’ve hear this one before,” before bringing up that the pandemic, despite its many horrors, has shown itself to have been a fruitful time for artists
Taylor Young, from The O's and the Taylor Young Band, is back and feeling hopeful with a new single.We have to steal a line from The Smiths when Morrissey sings, “Stop me if you think you’ve heard this one before.” What we've heard before is how the pandemic, despite its many horrors, has shown itself to have been a fruitful time for artists, and especially, perhaps, for songwriters.
“I think we all came out a little differently postpandemic,” he says. “We were forced to slow down and dig deeper. Having that time away from my normal routine and more time focusing on writing most certainly brought in some new themes. It was a confusing period of existential analysis and trying to figure out how to come out of this ‘time away’ better than before.”
Many are familiar with Young’s work as half of the roots-rock duo The O’s. Along with John Pedigo, Young’s work with The O’s is often twangy, jaunty and folksy in the best sing-along way. Of course, it shouldn’t be a surprise that Young can successfully stretch his sonic wings. He’s a noted veteran of the North Texas music scene, having played in an all-star list of bands over the years including The Polyphonic Spree, Hi-Fi Drowning and The Hundred Inevitables.
“It’s been fun getting back on stage and back into the rhythm of running a band,” he says. “Whether you wanted to or not, we were all forced to shut down there for a bit. Booking shows, figuring out these new releases, learning new tunes with the band, finding out ways to become a better songwriter and frontman, it all takes time and I’m pumped to have the opportunity to jump back in. I love my band: Toby, Michael [Smith] and Austin [Green].
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