Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Hiss Golden Messenger’s MC Taylor shares the inspirations behind his powerful blend of Americana, soul and roots music. Through an intimate performance and conversation, he explores how personal transformation, place and spiritual searching shaped his signature sound.
Song Performances Featured:
00:00 - Intro
00:37 - "Sanctuary"
07:56 - "In The Middle Of It"
14:05 - "Shaky Eyes"
21:49 - "Who You Gonna Run To?"
In the band:
Vocals & Acoustic Guitar - MC Taylor
Bass - Butler Knowles
Keys - Rhett Huffman
Drums & Vocals - Matt McCaughan
Guitar & Vocals - Chris Boerner
Saxophone - Matt Douglas
Percussion & Vocals - Dom Billett
Shaped by Sound
This PBS NC original series, which spotlights North Carolina’s thriving music scene, features artists from a broad range of genres, including indie rock, hip-hop, R&B, alt-country, jazz, bluegrass and folk. Each episode weaves a visually stunning live studio performance by an NC artist or band with an intimate conversation about their creative journey.
Shaped By Sound is a co-production of PBS North Carolina and the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. The series is presented by Come Hear North Carolina.
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Hiss Golden Messenger’s MC Taylor shares the inspirations behind his powerful blend of Americana, soul and roots music. Through an intimate performance and conversation, he explores how personal transformation, place and spiritual searching shaped his signature sound.
Song Performances Featured:
00:00 - Intro
00:37 - "Sanctuary"
07:56 - "In The Middle Of It"
14:05 - "Shaky Eyes"
21:49 - "Who You Gonna Run To?"
In the band:
Vocals & Acoustic Guitar - MC Taylor
Bass - Butler Knowles
Keys - Rhett Huffman
Drums & Vocals - Matt McCaughan
Guitar & Vocals - Chris Boerner
Saxophone - Matt Douglas
Percussion & Vocals - Dom Billett
Shaped by Sound
This PBS NC original series, which spotlights North Carolina’s thriving music scene, features artists from a broad range of genres, including indie rock, hip-hop, R&B, alt-country, jazz, bluegrass and folk. Each episode weaves a visually stunning live studio performance by an NC artist or band with an intimate conversation about their creative journey.
Shaped By Sound is a co-production of PBS North Carolina and the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. The series is presented by Come Hear North Carolina.
Subscribe to the PBS North Carolina channel: youtube.com/@MyPBSNC
FOLLOW US
Official Website: pbsnc.org/watch/shaped-by-sound
Instagram: instagram.com/MyPBSNC
Facebook: facebook.com/MyPBSNC
Email Newsletter: pbsnc.org/signup
Enjoy full episodes of your favorite PBS shows anytime, anywhere with the free PBS App: pbsnc.org/app
This program is made possible by viewers like you!
Support PBS North Carolina today: pbsnc.org/donate
