Harry Hudson Taylor releases debut solo single

Having already made a name for himself as one half of the acclaimed Irish folk duo Hudson Taylor with his brother Alfie, Harry Hudson Taylor now steps into his solo era. Following the band’s parting in 2022, he first tested solo waters under the alias Lady Bird Lad, but now sheds that moniker to release music under his own name.

Now based in Berlin, Harry’s solo work builds on the harmony-focused songwriting of his past, blending folk stylings with ambient textures and lyrical reflection. His first release in this new chapter, “Dear You, It’s Me,” sees Harry take an unexpected turn via a spoken-word piece that abandons melody for pure message, offering a meditative pause in his developing catalogue.

What began as a journal entry has transformed into a piece that’s part audio letter, part cinematic moment of self-reflection. The track forgoes traditional song structure in favour of ambience and space, produced and mixed by Harry himself, the sound design preserves the intimacy of the original thought, gently cradling his words in swelling textures.

Built on the gentle chords of piano and patter of soft percussion, his smooth vocal performance delivers mellow spoken word passages, tinged with subtle bounce as he spins poignant lyricism. Rising with the shuffle of the beat and groove of pulsing basslines, the track forms an engaging folk pop style backdrop dashed with moments of electric guitar grit, flashes of synth and bell chimes.

Accompanying the single is a short film that follows Harry on a walk through the city, ending in a silent embrace with an older man. The visual scene play like an extension of the track itself, not a literal interpretation but an emotional translation, distilling the experience of being seen, being held, being understood.

Adding another context to the project is the artwork, which features a portrait of Harry surrounded by the original handwritten diary entry that became the piece’s script. It feels almost archival, a reminder that art can serve as documentation of our most vulnerable moments. Commenting on the release, he shares, “I wrote this as a diary entry during a break at the café where I was working. I was writing along to the instrumental hip-hop beats my boss always had playing. It started as something I needed to hear — a quiet conversation with myself. I figured, if I needed it, maybe someone else might too. That’s why I’ve included the instrumental version as well — something grounding and spacious. I like the idea that it can hold people without words, just as it did for me.” 

Watch the music video for Dear You, It’s Me below

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