Birmingham, Alabama-based songwriter/singer/guitarist Taylor Hollingsworth not only plays with The Blips, Dead Fingers and Conor Oberst & the Mystic Valley Band, but he has also been releasing solo work for about twenty years. His latest full-length album Yahola features ten self-penned songs that slide between folk, rock, blues and punk influences, excelling in swaggering guitar licks and distinctive gritty vocals. The record breathes an authentic and raw live energy, and remarkably infectious and cheerful for this kind of music. Listen to standout track Tellin’ Lies and it’s easy to imagine an audience stomping along with a big smile.
Yahola is out now digitally and on vinyl LP through Dial Back Sound. Also featuring Matt Patton (bass) and Ricky Burkhead (percussion), with Carol Griffin (backing vocals) and Bronson Tew (guitar) guesting on Never Can Be Lonely.