"Music has been sewn into the core of Joe Taylor’s personal tapestry and it has become as imperative as air, food and water. Music is the phenomenon of which has taken him whole. It has separated him and at the same time fastened him into the experiences and feelings in a world that he has created for himself. It is the essence of life itself which compels him as a musician to strive to create and share his passions with the universe. And as big as the universe may seem, Joe Taylor’s passionate, resonating voice will carry him to the end and back."

"Positivity in music is a tad rare nowadays. For every “Happy” that’s released there’s a “Blurred Lines” and a “Pompeii” it seems. Fortunately, for us all, Joe Taylor exists. Though his songs cover a range of topics and emotions, they all possess a warmth and infectious optimism that is impossible not to love."

“Hello! Well, for all of you who wanted to know how the auditions went for "Music Under New York 2008", the verdict is in! Watch the conclusion of the New York Times video by clicking on the link! ”

“The song is called “The Sweetest Tune” and it’s sung by one of the sweetest musicians I’ve ever interviewed, Joe Taylor. ”

"A singer-songwriter who earned his chops entertaining in subways and train stations — The New York Times called him “Subway Idol” — with the look of a young Jackson Browne and the powerhouse voice of a Steve Perry, Taylor compelled everyone to listen to a set of his own songs."

“This lanky blonde-haired singer-songwriter has just made it through "Subway Idol," an annual competition that whittles down hundreds of applicants for 20 highly coveted spots on the Music Under New York (MUNY) roster. ”

“EPISODE 125”