"I have to say that the new album "Dr TAOS" is brilliant. This album is a must get!" The Songsmith album review.

Fusing Celtic folk with British blues rock, matured in sunburnt Australian country oak barrels, Dr TAOS produces his own inimitable style of alternative folk rock blends and has just released his eponymous new album to great acclaim.

Having toured the USA and Australia catch him live before he heads to tour Europe later this year.

“Sounding great! Nice timeless tracks instantly warm and familiar. Evoking elements of colonial Australia, oak barrel ageing and fruity top notes, this is sweet home comings folk rock with a clear essence in the final product.” Dr TAOS new album review - Collage, The Espy Melbourne.

The album Dr TAOS was recorded and mixed at Suburbia Studios, Sydney with Simon Tonx at the helm and Dr TAOS in the co-pilot seat and mastered at Viking Lounge Mastering by Paul Stefanidis. Alongside Dr TAOS on guitar and vocals are Eric Baker on bass, Mitchell Sloan on drums, percussion, synthesiser horns and strings along with special guests Susie Bishop on violin, Chris Mortensen on trumpet, Neil Rawle on keyboards and Serge Stanley on saxophone.

Feedback on the album on Dr TAOS' website has been extremely positive so far with radio in the States offering airplay and venues around Europe locking in shows.

Dr TAOS (previously known as TAOS) is releasing the new single LOVE STRIKES on Friday 1st May and will be playing some of his dynamic live shows to promote it (dates to be confirmed).

Featuring Dr TAOS on guitars and vocals, Eric Baker on bass and Mitchell Sloan on drums/percussion, this is the first single off the new album due out mid 2015 and showcases Dr TAOS’ more melodic side.

LOVE STRIKES was recorded at Suburbia Studios in Sydney, Australia by Simon Tonx and mastered at Viking Lounge Mastering by Paul Stefanidis.

“The use of dynamics, harmonies and good song writing, as well as the mix, instrumentation and simple song presentation makes this a brilliant album.” Darkness & Light Review – The Songsmith “A pop acoustic album with clear melodic lines fills your soul with an emotional resonance….eerie and haunting, yet warm and comforting…a warm, eclectic album good for relaxed introspective listening” Rated 80/100, Music Feeds Magazine