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Hiss Golden Messenger: “I Need A Teacher”

For M.C. Taylor, bandleader of Hiss Golden Messenger, songwriting is a cathartic experience. His new songs are so personal that he thought they wouldn't be of interest to anyone else.

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By Ariana Morgenstern • Aug 5, 2019 • 1 min read

For M.C. Taylor, bandleader of Hiss Golden Messenger, songwriting is a cathartic experience. His new songs are so personal that he thought they wouldn't be of interest to anyone else. Thankfully, those personal moments are universal themes that can also help others, including "I Need A Teacher."

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