Image Credits: Press Pack19-year-old guitarist, keys player and vocalist Ralph Taylor was born and raised in Suffolk, where he first fused his blend of alternative pop with a loop pedal. Ralph now plays with his talented 4-piece-band, adding yet more edge to this already dynamic performer. He has always been drawn to a range of influences including indie, funk, hip-hop, jazz and folk, carefully blending genres into a distinctive layered style – never afraid to use electronic production alongside traditional songwriting techniques.
This interview is part of a series of syndicated interviews with the artists that will take part in the Coffee House Sessions at The Courtyard, University of York, during this term.
You’d describe your music as…
Soul/Pop
You’re currently listening to…
‘Mirrorwriting’ – Jamie Woon
When you’re not making music you’re…
Doodling. Playing a bit of Pool. Going to gigs and events.
You’d like to duet with…
John Mayer
Who’s your guilty pleasure?
Old school Craig David.
Dead or alive, who would you most like to grab a coffee with?
Jesus
You’re an artist because…
I simply wouldn’t want to be anything else…
Vinyl, CD or Streaming…
Streaming… One day I’ll mature to Vinyl…
Your party trick is…
Enjoying other peoples party tricks!
Your hometown is… and we should visit because…
Framlingham. Nothing can beat Suffolk Ales. Oh, and it has a castle… the one on the hill… Cheers, Ed!
Tinder or taken?
Taken
Snapchat, insta or twitter?
Insta
The best boxset it…
Friends
Coffee House Tour … what are you most excited about?
Playing all over the country and travelling around with my legend of a Manager.
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Enjoy live music from Tiggi Hawke in The Courtyard, Derwent College at 6 pm on Thursday 15th February.