Hiss Golden Messenger - I'm People Tour at Terminal West
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CRITIC’S PICK
Sun., Oct. 18
Hiss Golden Messenger, Sam Amidon, Terminal West — As the alias of M.C. Taylor, Hiss Golden Messenger has released a confusing but consistently solid batch of albums, EPs and singles over the course of the past twenty years. Indie folk, rock, country, pop and even jazz intertwine in music that has found a dedicated audience. He’ll likely stick to songs from his new one, I’m People. It’s his first for major label Chrysalis after Merge had supported him for the past decade. These low-key folk/country slices ebb and flow with terrific tunes and a subtle soulful streak. Those who have heard “Sanctuary,” his most streamed track, will flock to the new album, which is assisted by ringers like Bruce Hornsby, Sara Watkins and Marcus King. The tracks maintain a similar melodic ease with bucolic, rootsy vocals. — Hal Horowitz
From the venue:
Hiss Golden Messenger is the long-running musical project led by North Carolina-based singer, songwriter, and producer M.C. Taylor. The project has evolved over the last decade into one of the most respected and celebrated in contemporary Americana, blending folk, country, soul and gospel influences with deeply introspective, poetic, and conscious songwriting. Across multiple critically acclaimed, Grammy nominated albums, Hiss Golden Messenger has become known for its warmth and emotional clarity, as well as Taylor’s ability to connect the personal and poetic with the political without losing intimacy or musical grace. The forthcoming I’m People continues this trajectory, offering a reflective collection of songs that speaks to resilience, community, radical hopefulness, and the quiet human moments that animate and illuminate the everyday. It is among Taylor’s greatest and most profound work. Hiss Golden Messenger sits naturally alongside artists and releases that value craft, storytelling, and authenticity, and aligns well with audiences attuned to indie, folk, Americana, roots, and contemporary country music.Featuring
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