Member Spotlight: Hughes Taylor Releases New Album “Roasted” April 11th
Roasted will release on all music streaming platforms on Friday, April 11th. The album cover is also a collaborative effort with other DAA-ers—including Taylor’s wife Evie Somogyi-Kitchens of Simply Affinity as album cover model, photography by Melody Granger, and creative assistance from Travis Burdick.
After three years in the making, DAA-er and acclaimed singer/songwriter Hughes Taylor is thrilled to finally share his latest project, Roasted—a full-length album that blends the soul of Taylor’s trademark blues rock with raw, electrifying energy. Having performed professionally since the age of 18, Taylor’s many accolades include winning the Atlanta Blues Society’s “Best Self Produced CD” award in 2021, receiving rave reviews from notable outlets including Blues Blast Magazine and Blues Matters Magazine, a United Kingdom performance tour in 2020, and many more.
The 5th studio album from Taylor, Roasted is a melding of two parts: “Dark Roast”, which dives deep into the heavier, darker side of blues rock, and “Light Roast”, which embraces a more upbeat, vibrant energy. Taylor writes, “Together, these two halves form a complete musical experience that showcases my growth as both a guitarist and a songwriter.” Roasted blends raw guitar riffs, soulful grooves, and expressive vocals into a sound that feels both fresh and familiar. Because so many of these songs were performed live for such a long time, Hughes and his band have successfully created an album that truly represents where they are as a group. Now, after all the twists and turns, Hughes is excited to finally share Roasted with the world. It’s been a labor of love, and he’s incredibly proud of how it turned out. The album cover is also a collaborative effort with other DAA-ers—including Taylor’s wife Evie Somogyi-Kitchens of Simply Affinity as album cover model, photography by Melody Granger, and creative assistance from Travis Burdick.
Roasted will release on all music streaming platforms on Friday, April 11th. Fans can also be a part of Hughes Taylor history by attending the Roasted Pre-Release & Live Recording Concert at Canopy + the Roots in Downtown Dahlonega, GA on Friday, April 4th at 7:30 P.M. For tickets, click here.
To learn more about Hughes and the Hughes Taylor Band, check out hughestaylormusic.com or visit them on Facebook or Instagram @thehughestaylor.