About Claire Anne Taylor

What sets Claire Anne Taylor apart is her voice and storytelling. With a soulful, velvet, and world-worn quality, she sings stories that command audiences to silence. Her distinctively emotive and powerful vocals express both inner strength and vulnerability, earning her a reputation for breathtaking live shows—tough yet tender performances that create an intimate rapport with fans.

Taylor has toured extensively around Australia, including two national album launch tours, a co-headline tour with William Crighton, and two Festival of Small Halls tours. She has also performed at numerous festivals, including Byron Bay Bluesfest, Nannup Music Festival, Mullum Music Festival, Port Fairy Folk Festival, Dashville Skyline, and Dark Mofo.

She has released three studio albums: Elemental, All The Words, and most recently, Giving It Away.

Giving It Away received widespread critical acclaim, with Sounds of Oz declaring, “I haven’t heard an album like this, or a voice like Claire Anne Taylor’s, in such a long time. It’s special,” and Rhythms Magazine revealing, "it's hard to actually get through it all without shedding a few tears."

"One of those rare artists that comes along once in a blue moon." — Shane Howard (Goanna)

"Claire Anne Taylor has a unique, intricate, and powerful instrument. A voice that makes you sit up and pay attention. A skillful songwriter, touching the heart with gentle observations, and her music is mesmerising." — David Prior, ABC Radio National

"Claire Anne Taylor has, in the face of much adversity, produced not only her finest album to date but has created her own musical balm in Giving It Away." — Backseat Mafia