Hiss Golden Messenger is an American folk band originating from Durham, North Carolina, formed in 2007 and led by singer and songwriter MC Taylor.

Taylor and Scott Hirsch, following the dissolution of their previous band, the alternative country group The Court and Spark.

"[4] The band's debut album, Country Hai East Cotton, was released in 2009 via Taylor's label in a limited edition of 500.

[6][7] The band's third album, Poor Moon, was released in 2012 via North Carolina–based "Paradise of Bachelors", and received positive reviews.

[14][15] They have gone on to release four additional full-length records via Merge, as well as remastered versions of Bad Debt, Poor Moon, and Haw.