Lawrence Taylor earned his stripes the hard way.
Performing at open mic nights in his native Birmingham, the songwriter gradually pieced his material together, working out what did and didn't work in the glare of the spotlight.
Still only 22 years old, the singer's voice has a strength, a maturity that belies his youth. Working on upcoming EP 'Bang Bang', Lawrence Taylor has decided to share new track 'Waiting For Your Love' with Clash.
Steeped in rock classicism – check out that Jimmy Page style guitar solo – there's a tenderness of touch, a fragility of lyric which seems supremely modern.
Check it out now.
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