NEWS: THE TAUT Release Single “Satisfied/Changes” on 21 March
Speaking on the main single – Tom Campbell (Vocals and Guitar) tells us:
“The verse and chorus riffs had been sitting separately in the lumberyard, eventually the two came together in the room with the band and then Nick (Bowley – Bass) came up with the hooky backing vocals for the chorus. From that point on the song really wrote itself lyrically. It was satisfying to play and so the song became “Satisfied”. In reality it is just a story about the song itself, the process as a band and our feeling towards it.”
In a world dominated by the pursuit of satisfaction, this track is simply a reminder that satisfaction can be found in simple places. Tom cautions that while there is certainly a
time and place for well-polished and emotive song writing – that isn’t where this song belongs – don’t overthink it – enjoy it!
Tom goes on to talk about the reasons behind the ‘B-Side’ – “Changes”
“A lot of people will have first heard this song in the 2000s as the version with Ozzy and Kelly Osbourne where the lyrics were tweaked for their father daughter relationship. I didn’t hear it again for years until discovering the Charles Bradley version which eventually led me to the Black Sabbath original. With our version we’ve tried to pay homage to both Sabbath and Bradley. There’s no explanation needed for the meaning of the song, it’s very relatable to a lot people and was relevant to me in the early days of this band. We were always going to do a cover, and this felt like the right one.”
The band are emerging with some powerful tracks, and this is the lead single from the forthcoming debut EP “Get Loose”. With a sound not dissimilar to that of early Artic Monkeys – the band list Jack White, QUOTSA, Them Crooked Vultures and The Black Keys as some of their contemporary influences.
Happy Metal Geek says…
“The single “Satisfied” is a bluesy rock and rumbling song that saunters along confidently along with a catchy riff and chorus. Its heavy guitar and bass reverberates in the back while Tom Campbell’s sultry distorted James Dean-esque vocals gently meanders over the top. It is a beautiful indie rock/pop tune that just sticks with you.
The B-side “Changes” is a beautiful blues version of the Ozzy/Kelly Osbourne song. Just as ballad like, but with a little soul twist that captures your attention while still capturing the emotional weight of the original.
Combined this single hits all the right notes, tones, emotions and triggers the inadvertent moves you will find your body making once you realise. A great single, two great songs and one incredible band.”
With the intention of capturing ‘a moment in time’ for the band – recordings were done live at ‘Salvation’ with some follow up sessions for vox and percussion at ‘Small Pond’ (both located in their sacred home from home in Brighton).
Despite a low profile in terms of existing releases, The Taut are performing live in venues across London, putting on some impressive performances and already encouraging new fans to jump on board and enjoy the ride.
As one punter put it outside The Dublin Castle, Camden on the night of their first gig, “The Taut by name. Tight by nature”.
Although being close mates and musicians since their early school days, Tom and Nick never quite made it into the same band together. Nick moved to Brighton and there he met Jono, then Jono moved back to London and met Tom. In 2024, they got together to play around with some of Tom’s ideas and that was the start of The Taut.
With Brighton now a sacred home-from-home for both writing and recording, The Taut base themselves in London. They have emerged as an authentic indie rock’n’roll outfit who deliver a live and rowdy guitar sound, complimenting attentive and articulate song writing.
Despite Tom taking on the bulk of the song writing responsibility, it’s the trio being together in a room on Fleet Street that brings it all together and completes the songs. The band put a big emphasis on the process, with it being equally important as the finished product on stage and in the studio. Now that finished product is being recorded, released and performed at venues across London.
The Taut are: Tom Campbell – Vocals, Guitar | Nick Bowley – Bass | Jono Helsby – Drums
