Paradise now is a newly formed Pop-Rock band that emerged out of Bridgend in South Wales and is comprised of two brothers Sam Taylor, Ben Taylor and their long-time friend Nathan Beaton. With their shared adoration for hybrid music, they themselves began disseminating music that combined usually perceived contrasting genres which haven’t been intertwined before, creating their own unique and versatile space within the industry.
The members of the band belong to the Christian faith and have implemented a blend of worship and rock into their music which has shattered boundaries. Their distinct sound has gained them an admirable fanbase over a noticeably short period of time and their packed show at the Fuel Rock Club in Cardiff where they performed to a home crowd definitely showcased that.
They have recently returned from their first UK headline tour off the back of their 2021 album release “We Never Die” which was a complete success with every venue packed out with fans.
Their performance at Fuel Rock Club did not disappoint where fans were totally abuzz eagerly awaiting the band to take the stage. The crowd roared as they initiated their performance with “Supernatural” their 2019 hit single that truly set the precedent for the rest of the set and completely exhibited their talents.
The gothic ambience of the club totally complimented the band’s vibe with the passion and energy from the boys not wavering once throughout the entirety of their performance. Their frontman and lead vocalist Sam Taylor hyped the crowd and was very interactive creating a sense of unique togetherness that only a concert can achieve.
Friends and family of the band could be seen looking on proudly in complete adoration which added to the already great atmosphere. As they topped off their superb set with their most popular hit and fan favourite “We Never Die” the crowd erupted with cheering and praise before inevitably shouting for an encore as the band began to leave the stage. The band caved and sang “Young Guns” which was received a good response from the audience.
It was a privilege to be in the crowd that night experiencing some of the utmost talents that the Cardiff live music scene has seen, and I am fervently awaiting new music from them in the near future, I hope.
Leah Morgan