Artist, busker, GIF, meme: Musician Stephen Paul Taylor on his unusual rise to notoriety

Note: This recording contains strong language that may not be
suitable for young listeners.



A few years ago, Stephen Paul Taylor became an internet
sensation when a tourist filmed him busking on the street with
his ironic pop song “Sh*t’s F***ed.” The video went viral, and
Taylor became a celebrity in his own right, with an album, memes,
and regular appearances on German TV.


Marlene Melchior caught up with Taylor to discuss his soon to be
released album, “Synthpop is Dead,” his recent tour through the
Baltic States, and how it feels to be an internet meme and GIF.
Taylor also discusses the demise of the street music scene in
Berlin as the city enforces tighter restrictions on
amplification.

Produced by Marlene Melchior