by Jessa Runciman
With his lanky frame and long hair, Taylor Knox stands out, and so does his music. The Torontonian writes vivid power-pop songs that expertly walk a line between catchy simplicity and lyrical wit. "My Backyard," the opening track from his upcoming EP Lines, is a perfect example, pairing juicy powerchords with nostalgia for the long-gone childhood days of knowing your backyard like the back of your hand. You might hear echoes of early Sloan in Knox's sugary harmonies, and you wouldn't be far off; they're friends, and Sloan's drummer, Andrew Scott, has played drums for Knox on tour. Meanwhile, Knox — a drummer himself — has been the rhythm behind the likes of The Golden Dogs, Hayden and Rich Aucoin, which gives you a sense of his musical range. Tonight, though, the spotlight is on Taylor Knox himself. He's headlining a show at House of TARG with locals The Flats, and DJs Skid Vicious and KJ Maxx.
--taken from: CBC News
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