Nightmares is the latest single by Stewart Taylor which represents a fascinating change in his music writing, demonstrating another side of the artist that is more probing and vulnerable. Contrastingly, “Nightmares” creates an autobiographical experience of fighting insomnia and battling inner demons in his previous songs.
Taylor’s poignant lyrics are skillfully underscored with a polished production creating a professional backdrop for it. With its instantly memorable chorus, and catchy melody line for one listen to the track, and you will be whistling it throughout the day. Stewart Taylor has one of the best pop voices we’ve ever heard and his vocals are always captivating.
The vocal performance of Taylor on Nightmares presents an impressive range and emotive depth. His rendition has a genuine quality that brings everyone into him with its look at love and longing. Through subtle songwriting, which reflects real life human wants but captures well our longing for connectedness & comfort, Taylor beautifully sketches some sort of moving image about life’s most important thing: to find love or even peace again…..
Accompanied by a visually evocative music video directed by Benjamin Farren, “Nightmares” immerses viewers in the protagonist’s world of longing and desire. Overall, Stewart Taylor’s new single stands as a testament to his versatility and artistry, delivering a genuine and evocative musical experience that resonates deeply with listeners.
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Stewart Taylor is an LA-based singer, songwriter, dancer, and MMG actor/model. He grew up in a small town outside of New York City, where he began writing songs and performing in local talent shows and Lower East Side clubs. Since graduating from Berklee College of Music in Boston, he’s collaborated with Grammy-nominated songwriters and producers Charlie Puth, (Wiz Khalifa) Kara DioGuardi, (P!nk, Katy Perry) Jayson DeZuzio & Madalin Rosioru, (Imagine Dragons), Ben Samama (Onerepublic), and David Pramik (Selena Gomez).
Stewart Taylor’s funk and R&B inspired debut single Mess Your Hair Up dropped worldwide in 2019. Following its release, the song was featured on Logo’s NewNowNext and Queerty.com’s Top 10 songs of the Summer. “Fans of Bruno Mars and Betty Who would be remiss not to check out this funky, flirty single from indie LA-based singer-songwriter Stewart Taylor. “Gonna mess your hair up so you can’t go to work,” he teases.” His Pop/R&B single Favorite Ex was released in late 2023. Bolstered by the Scott Storch and Mentol Remix, Stewart signed with Billboard Chart Topping label Sapphire Records. Nightmares, his first release on Sapphire, was released worldwide at the end of 2023. As a dancer, Stewart appeared alongside Justin Timberlake in the No Angels Official Video.
In addition to writing for himself, Stewart Taylor has penned songs for Romanian pop star Antonia, American Idol’s David Hernandez, and JuJu Bee, Mo Heart, and Manila Luzon of Rupaul’s Drag Race. He is an active voice in the LGBTQ+ community and his coming out story was featured in the New York Times bestselling book, It Gets Better: Coming Out, Overcoming Bullying, and Creating A Life Worth Living.
