Mum-of-five credits Milton Keynes based producer as debut single tops Spotify’s new artist list
A mum-of-five has credited a producer based in Milton Keynes after her debut single topped Spotify’s new artist list.
Jill Taylor released her debut single Medicine earlier this month and said she could not believe the reception it had received on the music streaming platform.
Jill, who lives in Leighton Buzzard, and is in her forties, said the track’s popularity on Spotify had ‘blown her mind’, and thanked producer Dan James Short, whose studio Melonwave, is based in Milton Keynes.
"Dan is a genius and it was an absolute honour to be able to work with him," Jill said.
"Thank you Dan for making a dream come true."
Jill, who says she ‘adores’ music, cites Shirley Manson from the band Garbage and PJ Harvey among her musical influences.
Speaking about the track Jill said: "I wrote Medicine last summer, and the inspiration behind the track is craving for more, and wishing you had more time with someone.
"I have written songs for a very long time across all genres including country through to alternative indie rock but for this track I have tapped into a 90s style and vibe."
Jill, who has previously been a lead singer for the bands Merrick and Beautiful Mourning, is a regular at the open mic nights at The Golden Bell pub in Leighton Buzzard on Tuesday evenings.
"It's been a fantastic way to meet new people, make new friends and be given the opportunity to be able to sing some original ballads that I hope to release later this year," she said.
Jill has five children, three of whom are grown up, and two younger ones, aged 12 and 10, who have autism and ADHD. She says she is passionate about ensuring children with special educational needs are supported by society.
In October 2019, Jill was featured by our sister paper The Bucks Herald after starting a petition calling on the Government to change the laws on child safety locks on public transport, following an incident in which her son opened a taxi door on his way home from school.
"Music for me is a selfish escapism," Jill said.
"Writing, recording and singing is so good for your mental health. "Music really can help you switch off from your battles whether it's fighting with the local council or more personal battles in your own mind."
Medicine by Jill Taylor is out now on more than 100 music and social media platforms, including Spotify, Amazon and iTunes.