Taylor Lansdale on Appalachia, ignoring internet trolls, and the influence of Jason Isbell

On this episode of First Spin, I sit down with Taylor Lansdale, a Kentucky-born singer-songwriter whose heartfelt Americana sound is beginning to turn heads. Taylor talks us through his relatively new path into music, finding his voice in open mics, and slowly carving out a place for himself in Lexington’s growing music scene.We dive into the making of his debut album Headlong and his brand-new three-song release Dance With You, exploring how these projects reflect different seasons of his life. Taylor opens up about the challenges of recording as an independent artist and how moving to a bigger city reshaped both his songwriting and his ambitions.Along the way, he reflects on balancing music with family life, the highs and lows of social media, and learning his way around the studio. With his mix of honesty, warmth, and a genuine love of craft, Taylor shows you why he's the latest one to watch out of the Lexington, KY boom.Songs in this episode:Dance With YouMorehead, KYDaffodils & Sleeping PillsUntil The Skies Are ClearI Am AppalachiaGet On With ItIntroduction music Blood Sugar Blues by former First Spin guest, Drew White.If you enjoyed this episode, it’d mean a lot if you left a quick review—it's one of the best ways to help new listeners find the show.And if you want to hear more artists worth your time, follow First Spin on social:📱 TikTok📸 InstagramOfficial Spin Podcast Spotify PlaylistOfficial Spin Podcast Apple PlaylistThanks for listening—see you next week.