New band of the day – No 945: Hiss Golden Messenger

Fans of Will Oldham and Bill Callahan will find much to admire in the work of MC Taylor, a revivalist who also lectures in folkloreHometown: San Francisco.The lineup: MC Taylor (vocals, instruments), plus band.The background: Because country and soul and related genres are the ones generally deemed to be the most "authentic", you don't expect the same degree of playfulness as you get in pop or rock. But here's MC Taylor, who records and performs as Hiss Golden Messenger and sometimes goes by the...

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