Having someone you can count on is of the utmost of importance these days and no one appreciates that more than M.C. Taylor and Hiss Golden Messenger. Forward, Children provides a testament to the unsung heroes who provide for our collective future.
I could say that Terms of Surrender is infectious, intelligent and bewitching, but more than that, its just SO SO GOOD!!…the backbeat, the rhythm guitars, the hooks, but most of all the infectious and laid back tone and phrasing of lead man, M.C. Taylor
Ahead of their seventh studio album “Terms of Surrender”, Hiss Golden Messenger share new song “Happy Birthday, Baby”. They have also announced UK tour dates in December.
Hiss Golden Messenger has released a new 7″ single titled ‘Passing Clouds’ (also our Song of the Day) with all proceeds going to the US charity Everytown For Gun Safety “a movement of Americans working together to end gun violence and build safer communities.”
While Hiss Golden Messenger shares the sentiments of many on the current state of affairs – he chooses to look to a brighter tomorrow, banging the drum for hope as he sings “I feel like my luck is turning…..We’ll be alright tonight.” Hallelujah to that.
Hallelujah Anyhow is the new studio album from Hiss Golden Messenger. “I’ve never been afraid of the darkness; it’s just a different kind of light. And if some days that belief comes harder than others, hallelujah anyhow.”
Hiss Golden Messenger is to release a three-song collection called Southern Grammar as a 12″ EP on Merge Records. Watch the video of the recording of the title track here.
Trailblazing folksinger Alice Gerrard who recently turned 80 announces new album which features members of Hiss Golden Messenger and Megafaun. Listen to Boll Weevil.
Hiss Golden Messenger has revealed a live performance video for “Lucia” the first song from the forthcoming album Lateness of Dancers. It was filmed in Cornwall.
M.C. Taylor is back as Hiss Golden Messenger with another Southern offering – ‘Lateness of Dancers’. Take a listen to Saturday Song and catch their UK & European dates in July.
