South Carolina’s Taylor McCall releases ‘The Porch Sessions EP’
Today, South Carolina’s rising star, Taylor McCall, has unveiled his latest project, The Porch Sessions EP, offering a stripped-back, tender, and intimate rendition of four songs from his critically acclaimed album, Mellow War.
Speaking about the new release, McCall shared, “The Porch Sessions are an intimate batch of outdoor recordings done with myself and Sean McConnell. The tracks are alternate versions from my second LP, Mellow War. I wanted to break down the artificial veils of the studio and bring the listeners onto my porch.”
In conjunction with the EP’s release, McCall has also launched a new video for ‘Rolling Stoned Again’, which provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the making of The Porch Sessions.
Following a successful UK debut at the renowned Cambridge Folk Festival, McCall is gearing up for his first headlining US tour, which kicks off this weekend and runs throughout September. The Mellow War Tour will begin in Mobile, Alabama, and continue through major cities including Dallas, Denver, Nashville, and New York. A full list of tour dates is available below, with more information provided here.
The Mellow War album, co-produced by McCall and Sean McConnell (known for his work with Michael Franti and Wade Bowen), is deeply personal, drawing inspiration from McCall’s late grandfather, who also graces the album cover as a young man in Vietnam. Reflecting on the album, McCall said, “Mellow War pays homage to my late grandpa. The album cover is him in Vietnam. These are songs that are sort of letters to home that I imagined he might have sent. My grandpa was a life inspiration for me; it was bigger than just music. The songs are a tribute to everything he stood for and everything he taught me.”
The album features standout tracks such as the swampy ‘Tide Of Love’, the heartfelt tribute ‘Rest On Easy’, and the title track ‘Mellow War’, which McCall describes as the original piece that set the tone for the album. These songs showcase McCall’s unique blend of blues-infused Americana, with the video for ‘Mellow War’, directed by McCall himself, available to watch here.
McCall first made waves in the UK when he supported Robert Plant presents Saving Grace in 2023. He was subsequently invited back as a special guest for a second run of dates in March this year, which included a performance at London’s Palladium.
Since discovering his voice in his late teens, McCall has built a loyal fanbase. At just 17, his debut EPs, featuring tracks like ‘Jericho Rose’, ‘Quartermaster’, ‘Waccamaw Drive’, and ‘The Devil Wants To Dance Again’, garnered 26 million plays, solidifying his reputation as a talented musician and songwriter.
As an avid outdoorsman and fisherman, McCall’s music reflects his deep connection to nature and his Southern roots. The Porch Sessions EP adds another poignant chapter to his musical journey, highlighting the depth of character and soulful wisdom that belie his years.
With his powerful voice and distinctive sound, Taylor McCall continues to captivate audiences, proving that he is a force to be reckoned with in the Americana scene.
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