Our regular readers will know that I do the majority of the country music side of things here. Back in October 2023 I chatted to Taynee and we did a piece on her then new single “You Think You’re all That.” Taynee told me at the time, “I adore telling stories in my songs, and every song I’ve ever written has one. Whether it’s my own story of an experience I’ve felt or I know someone who has been through the situation. Before I write a song, I first sit down and think of a story from beginning to end about where I want it to go…” Since then I’ve been watching her profile grow by the year, and some really exciting outfits too lol (check out the cover placed lower down for “Heavy Air…” I mean!) But when I talk to country music people as I do, and the topic of names to watch appears, Taynee Lord is absolutely appearing more-and-more. So I approach the new single with interest.
First of all, pre-review, I will share the press release.
About the Song:
Creating a cinematic emotional heartbreak Taynee Lord’s new single “Insane” is about wishing someone to change their self-sabotaging patterns in order to find love but realising they will always deflect and blame you as they’re too stuck in their ways to change. This song is for anyone who wanted their ‘situationship’ to be more.
About Taynee Lord:
Among the clang of electric guitars Taynee Lord sits upon her vocal throne, producing a heady mix of anthemic hooks and commanding lyrics. Prepare yourself for high octane country twang as Taynee Lord gives you music for sunsets and highways from Bristol to Nashville.
With her No1 iTunes Charting single “No God Of Mine” and songs loved by BBC Introducing, Taynee Lord’s music has been played on over 250 radio stations worldwide. Recently Rolling Stone named Taynee a powerhouse vocalist and a Top 10 Artist You Need on Your Radar for 2026, her previous achievements including winning Song of the Year 2022 & The People’s Choice award at The Simply Country Radio awards.
Taynee founded her 5-piece band taking shape in Bristol in late 2018. In more recent years Taynee & her band had the honour to perform for Glastonbury Festival Founder Michael Eavis at The Pilton Stage. Have headlined & performed at multiple festivals around the UK including Lakefest, Buckle & Boots, Godney Gathering, Devafest, Festival on the Hills, Glastonbury Abbey to name a few and played to sold out audiences at Foodies Festivals around the UK where she supported artists such as Scouting for girls & BLUE. Recently, Taynee has gained attraction with over 4.5 Million views of a live performance video from one of her headline festival slots, creating a buzz with thousands of comments about her ‘delivering the whole package with her star power energy on stage.‘
My review:
“Insane” was released on February 19, so it is on all platforms now. The song is a slight direction change, a little sadder and reflective in tone, more of a touch of late winter in the air. The melody is pleasing and the lyrics reflect the “crime that I was never heard.” It is how lost love can leave us insane. It’s a song that turns the dial down a touch, but I loved the little change in vocal delivery at 2.31 when she says “I suffered more than you.”
What “Insane” does brilliantly is prove that Taynee Lord doesn’t have to go full throttle to make an impact. She can pull it back, sit in the ache of it, and still hold your attention completely. There’s maturity in this release — a confidence in letting the story breathe instead of belting it into submission. And if you’ve ever found yourself replaying a situationship in your head at 2am wondering what on earth just happened, this one is going to hit home.
It’s another step forward from an artist whose trajectory feels anything but accidental. Taynee Lord isn’t just a name-to-watch anymore — she’s quietly building something that feels very real.
Go stream “Insane” now!
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By Lorraine Foley