Adam Taylor

Man, Adam Taylor’s story isn’t your usual “picked up a guitar and got famous” thing. He snagged this beat-up pawn shop guitar when he was fifteen, and honestly, it probably had more character than half the gear you see on stage these days. High school, college—he bounced around playing with buddies, but school? Nah, that didn’t really stick. Dude dropped out of UC, chasing the whole roll-out-of-bed-and-chase-the-next-gig lifestyle. But, you know how it goes—he kept getting pulled back into school. Twice. Guess the universe has a weird sense of humor. Thing is, music kept dragging him away—couldn’t resist. He started getting deep into the soundscape side of things, especially late at night, looping and improvising during these intense, candle-lit prayer meetings. He wasn’t just noodling around; he actually figured out how to create a vibe without hijacking the moment. Less is more, right? That’s where he learned the magic. Fast forward a bit and this guy Eliot Rausch hears him jamming at church and goes, “Hey man, wanna score my short film?” Adam’s like, “Sure, why not?” That little project blows up more than anyone expected. Next thing he knows, a South African ad agency comes knocking, wanting his tune for a commercial. Boom—suddenly, he’s in the game. After that, it’s been a wild ride. Now his stuff’s everywhere—TV ads, docs, big-time campaigns, web films, you name it. Huge clients too—Procter & Gamble, Saatchi, BBDO NY, all those heavy-hitters. The kind of career that just sort of sneaks up on you, you know?