The payoff came last week when he released his 16-track self-titled debut album on Atlantic records.
The songs are intense and heavy, but thats the way Taylor lived to get himself here.
Its just been years of compiling stories of my life, Taylor tellsRolling Stone.
Nolan Taylor is the latest songwriter to watch in the burgeoning “emo country” scene.Joshua Applegate/GettyImages
Well, that kicked it into a whole different level, and I started writing heavily.
It is up-to-date with me.
Fans at his shows and on social media have followed the story of the Blanchester, Ohio, native.
He blew me away.
First person I ever listened to who made me bawl my eyes out, Taylor says.
Those influences show in Taylors sound.
He says hes awed by the crowd response so far.
Especially on a very emotional level.
Thats probably my favorite song that Ive written, he says.
I dont get homesick very often, but I started getting into this deep depression.
I created a story that says somebody should leave me, because Im not a good person.
The whole thing is just battling insecurities.
Were all covering each other.
Were running around playing each others songs.
Were releasing each others songs, he says.
Were trying to write together.
Its the coolest thing in the world.
