On a quintessentially stormy Seattle night, Taylor Acorn transformed the typical drizzle into a downpour of pop punk energy that the Pacific Northwest will remember for a long time. Let me start off by saying, the venue – Madame Lou’s - was PACKED! I was quite unaware of the full Pop Punk scene in the PNW before last night, but it seems they all come out when Taylor Acorn’s in town.
Born into the pop punk and pop rock scenes of the early 90s and 2000s, Taylor has carved out a niche in the music world that is distinctly her own. From the small town of Wellsboro to the bustling music hubs of Nashville and beyond, her journey has been fueled by a passion to connect and heal through music. With hits like “Psycho,” “Certified Depressant,” and “Shapeshifting,” Taylor addresses the tough topics of mental health and personal struggle, making her concerts more relatable to people who have gone through and/or are going through struggles with mental health.
The Opener: World’s First Cinema
The evening kicked off with an electric set from World’s First Cinema, featuring John Sinclair’s mesmerizing violin skills and Fil Thorpe’s commanding stage presence Usually, you’d expect to come to the beginning of a show and more people would trickle in until the point of the headliner when everyone is there. Not the case here. Upon walking in before the show even started the amount of people there was almost shocking, packed from front to back. TWFC Started off their set with some beautiful violining (is that the right term?) by John Sinclair, and to be completely honest, just going to put this out there – I’m sorry John, I was unfamiliar with your game.
Fil then joined John on stage and everything came together. Their set was electric, getting everyone moving and even though John asked them if they were awake several times *Fun fact: Seattleites do indeed get sleepy starting at 8pm* but it was clear the crowd was wide awake and loving every minute of it, Especially on their song Red Run Cold and other times John busted the violin out.
Taylor Takes the Stage
After a brief intermission of deep breaths and beverage buying, the crowd was buzzing for more. And once Taylor took the stage, the already lively room surged with even greater intensity. Coming out firing on all cylinders rocking the Ramones tee, Taylor seemed like she could run through a wall. If you though pop-punk was a dying genre, Taylor's fans would certainly prove you wrong. Her performance was a testament to the enduring appeal of pop punk, a scene that has seen a resurgence as of late. With tracks from her album “Certified Depressant” and her latest single “Greener,” she ignited the stage. “Greener,” in particular, resonated with fans, capturing the essence of personal growth and the brighter side of life's struggles.
Taylor’s energetic set included fan favorites and new hits alike. The raw, emotional undercurrents of her music, coupled with her infectious stage presence, made each song resonate deeply with the audience.
Taylor Acorn’s tour continues across the US, with stops in major cities on the west coast and Texas before heading overseas to the UK for the Slam Dunk Festival. If her Seattle performance is anything to go by, fans new and old are in for an electrifying treat.
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