"At the Jersey Shore, where local musicians roll in and out with the tide, an enduring, young artist digs her feet in the sand. Pop-rock singer Taylor Tote released her debut self-titled EP on February 20, 2015, a captivating four-track that marks a departure from her award-winning teen band she led for two years. " - Bobby Olivier, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com "With no point of reference, it'd be difficult to imagine that Tote's songwriting perspective -- and her towering vocal ability -- emanate from a smiling Central Jersey 19-year-old. Her songs are pained; they are heartbroken. It sinks deeply. Her raspy rock groove "Jane" is an "I Will Survive"-type tune scolding a cheating lover. And the soft ballad "All You Left Behind" is a vulnerable breakup piece. " - Bobby Olivier, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com "Instrumentally, Tote's EP balances her love for rocker chicks Stevie Nicks and Grace Potter with stand-and-sing divas Adele and Amy Winehouse. More simply put: it's big voice, old soul. The bridge of her single "Superman" shows major pop-rock chops, and "Jane" breaks for a bounding saxophone solo." - Bobby Olivier, NJ Advance Media for NJ.com "an unsigned 19-year old with a wide, emotional vocal range and pop sensibilities. “Superman” is a plea from a scorned lover in need of someone to take her away from the pain of lost love." - American Songwriter Be sure to check out Taylor's official music video titled "Superman - Taylor Tote" on YouTube. "In the video, beauty, talent, and emotion abound against a New York City backdrop." - Donna Produced, recorded, engineered and mixed by Steve Jankowski at Jankland Studios Mastered by Scott Hull at Masterdisk Studios Vocals: Taylor Tote Guitar: Tom Briant and Gordon “Bunker” Strout Mandolin: Gordon “Bunker” Strout Bass: Dave Anderson Keys: Glenn McClelland Drums: Jerome Jennings and Anthony Flora Trumpet: Steve Jankowski Saxophone: Michael Ghegan Backing Vocals: Johnna Orrico, Tom Briant, Joe Miller, Layonne Holmes, Bethanne Clayton, Taylor Tote Strings: New Retro Strings with Claudia Chopek and Hilary Castle on Violin; Denise Stillwell on Viola and Jennifer DeVore on Cello Graphic and Photography by Kostas Lymperopoulos, Mike Hamlett, and Will Hauser at Right Stuff Studios Strings and Horn arrangements by Steve Jankowski All Songs written by Taylor Tote, except for Crazy (co-writer Steven Wise)