Taylor Simpson Releases New Single “Long Time Coming” Ahead of Second Studio Album
Indie folk-rocker Taylor Simpson is proud to announce the upcoming release of his sophomore album, New Sights in a Familiar Place, on November 18, 2022.
Ahead of New Sights in a Familiar Place, Simpson has released the album’s first single, “Long Time Coming,” a nostalgia-riddled hymn to youth and indecision written and composed by Simpson and produced by Adriano Loparco of Stone Roof Studios.
Simpson’s new album will continue the concept and storyline introduced earlier this year in his full-length debut, Learning to Live with Precious Time, diving deeper into his struggles with mental health issues, the complications of modern romance, and the death of his parents.
Accompanying the release of “Long Time Coming” is a brand-new music video, shot on a beach near Simpson’s adopted hometown of Toronto and featuring that same sense of nostalgia with beach toys, laughs, and friendly hijinks galore.
The video’s bright coloration and playful atmosphere serve to underscore the sense of loss felt for a time when we felt surer of ourselves and our place in the world — a time before life became so complicated.
Watch the video for “Long Time Coming” below, and learn more about Taylor Simpson via our mini-interview.
Care to introduce yourself to our readers?
Hey there, my name is Taylor Simpson. I’m a folk-rock singer-songwriter from Toronto! I’m a huge advocate for mental health awareness and suicide prevention, and you’ll find my music heavily influenced by those subjects. I write from a very personal place and like sharing my vulnerable stories through music. I’m hoping that someone going through something similar can feel less alone while listening to my songs. I have released two albums this year, my debut studio album and a live album. I’m about to release my second studio album in November!
What’s it like being a musician in Toronto?
Difficult but fun. There are so many great artists in this city, many of which I’m friends with. So the oversaturation can be difficult to break out of and get yourself heard. On the other hand, it’s incredibly fun; supporting my other musician friends, going out to shows, and building a sense of community is amazing. Let’s just say I wouldn’t trade it for the world. I love being an artist from Toronto.
Who and what got you into folk rock?
Great question. I’ll say my biggest influence is City and Colour (aka Dallas Green). His music really spoke to me at a young age, and I’ve continued to be a massive fan ever since. It’s his vulnerable lyrics and sonic approach that made me fall in love with folk rock. To the point where I knew I wanted to make it myself. Another reason I ended up making folk rock is that I love folk music, but I also love metal music. So, in a way, this is marrying the two of them together. I get to live on both sides of the spectrum.
Who was the first artist to knock you sideways?
This might go against what I said earlier about Dallas Green, but the band Silverstein was one of the first bands I listened to that completely knocked me sideways. At the time, I had no idea you could make music like that, with screaming and crazy guitar riffs and so much emotion. I was pulled in immediately and absorbed into that world of early “emo” music. Still love it to this day. I just love the honesty and emotional expression in the music. Fun fact, I’ve actually seen Silverstein live 27 times now.
What’s the one album by a Canadian artist that everyone should have in their collection?
I have two because it’s so hard to just pick one, haha. The first one is The Hurry and the Harm by City and Colour. This album is incredible front-to-back. One of his best albums ever, in my opinion. The lyrical content gets me every time. It shaped who I am now as a musician and a lyricist.
The second is Discovering the Waterfront by Silverstein. This album literally changed and saved my life. I don’t think any other album comes close to the number of times I’ve listened to this one. It’s one of those albums that has no skips, it’s just a masterpiece. It holds a very sentimental value to me, as it is the album that got me through a lot of dark times in my life.
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