Ireland’s overwhelming embrace of marriage equality was the ultimate launch of the summer Pride season. Now Stewart Taylor’s “Liberation” gives Pride an anthem and every kid ever bullied, a voice!
“I was walking through the halls everyday in middle school and [kids from] every single grade were screaming words like “faggot” and other obscenities. And then I would go home and have people on the Internet harassing me and sending me threatening messages,” Stewart Taylor revealed in an interview on Berklee Groove.
Taylor found refuge: “If I didn’t have my music, my songwriting, and the shows that I was in, I don’t know if I would’ve necessarily made it through,” he states.
He found more than refuge, he found, quite literally, his voice. Queer Me Up notes others, such a Lady Gaga and American Idol judge/Grammy-nominated songwriter Kara DioGuardi as his fans.
Infused with the look and feel of ‘80’s pop, “Liberation” is an anthem not just of anti-bullying, but of the power of coming out and the self-acceptance it brings. Gentleman … to the dance floor.
‘Liberation’and three other Taylor tracks can be downloaded for free on Sound Cloud or for purchase at iTunes.
On his Instagram, he showed his scruffy, sexy side with fellow musician Rob Ballenttine
While on Facebook, he shares his “channeling Freddy Mercury” picture from a recent concert.
You can also follow him on Twitter
Bruce Jenner is my hero. She's living proof that you CAN find the strength within yourself to own your true self. #brucejenner #lgbtrights
— Stewart Taylor (@1980Stew) April 28, 2015
Previously: Music Break: ‘Sochi 2014’ Starring Justin Vivian Bond Plus Cazwell In a Dirty Bathtub
liberate these nuts, fucker.
Good for him. Gay Pride needs a new voice. And so does he.
So, the story here is that gay guys will pretty much make anything a “hit” if there’s a hideous beat and lame lyrics?
Considering most of the little gay music icons- I’d say there are many better judges of quality music.
Erin Go Bragh.