Steve O'G Rock Podcast TAYLOR ACORN - Pop-punk song writing, and a love of “Dad Rock”
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Dec 23, 2023 
Taylor Acorn, a pop-punk singer-songwriter known for her catchy tunes and honest lyrics, dives into her journey through music. She recounts her first UK shows, sharing the thrill of sold-out crowds. Acorn discusses her instinctual songwriting, how her single 'Basement' was crafted with chaotic emotions, and reflects on her genre shift from country to pop-punk. She highlights her influences, from early-2000s pop-punk to classic 'dad rock', and shares her commitment to authenticity in her lyrics. Exciting new music is also just around the corner!
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First UK Festivals Felt Surreal
- Taylor Acorn described her first UK trip as both her first time in the country and only her third festival ever played.
- She said the Download crowd surprised her with size and singalongs, making it a memorable moment.
Make Choruses Bigger Than Everything
- Taylor leans into big, hard-hitting choruses because she grew up on music that prizes powerful chorus moments.
- She treats loud, energetic chorus writing as an instinctual aesthetic rather than an overplanned formula.
Basement Was Born From A Joke
- The concept for Basement came from a writing session with Emma and Dan where they joked about finding a 'basement' under rock bottom.
- Taylor and co-writers purposely made the chorus rise melodically to reflect chaotic intensity rather than descend.