Taylor Sackson Releases Sway-Worthy Yet Affecting Single “Liz”
“Compositionally, it’s just one of those songs you’re gonna love instantaneously; from the subtle boom-boom-chick of the bass drum and snare to three-four of bass, and the breath-like rise and fall of the crescendos. “Liz” hints at emotional trauma while nodding to the triple-goddess, along with a scrumptious side of old-school country music. This musical dichotomy is one that you’re going to need to check out.”
Taylor Sackson filters the grandeur of Classic Rock, the storytelling prowess of Country, and the studio largeness of Nashville through the lens of modern Indie Pop. The now LA-based singer/songwriter cut her teeth in the Phoenix music scene throughout her teenage years. She lent her powerhouse vocals to several notable projects, which led to The Arizona Republic stating: “Taylor Sackson can wail with the best of them.” In 2021, she made the move to Los Angeles to pursue music full-time.
“I’ve played shows to two people and I’ve played shows to 60,000,” Sackson explains. “I’ve learned to realize that music and performing are the root of who I am. It’s not just a thing I prefer to do in my full time, it’s how I function.”
Lyrically, she brings a young, modern perspective to classic songwriting tropes—friendship, love, and loss. Her ability to deliver vulnerable lyrics with a sense of innate confidence is on full display in her debut single, “Inertia”, where she sings: “I wake up in a puddle/I wring myself out/I sing to the radio/At least it listens to me.”
Throughout 2022 Sackson has performed at several notable events and venues—including Hotel Cafe’s Writers Block, Troubadour, and WFNM—and has been busy recording her debut album in LA.
“Liz” is a soothing heartbreak-ballad, with a gorgeous country-infused instrumental backdrop that could be likened to The Chicks. It features vintage-esq acoustic drum kit, a familiar steel slide, and bright, clean electric guitar that transport me back to late-night backyard parties from when I was a kid.
Lyrically, inspired by a poem By Christine Hallet, Taylor Sackson has really put a spin on things. Sackson’s chorus is on another level, letting vulnerability fall as easily as a petal off an overripe flower while pairing open-heartedness with poignant allegory. As “Liz” progresses, a lush and pure vocal harmony stack is introduced.