Maria Taylor is an American singer-songwriter from Birmingham, Alabama, who has carved a notable niche in the indie music scene with her gentle vocals and introspective songwriting. Starting her career in the late 1990s, she first gained prominence as one half of the duo Azure Ray with Orenda Fink. Known for her melodic blend of folk, rock, and pop, Taylor has proven her versatility across multiple solo albums and collaborations.

Taylor's solo career began with her 2005 debut album "11:11," which set the tone for her emotive lyricism and the hauntingly beautiful fusion of acoustic and electronic elements. Over the years, she's released several albums that have cemented her reputation as an artist of depth and integrity, including "Lynn Teeter Flower" (2007) and "LadyLuck" (2009). Her more recent work, like "In the Next Life" (2016) and the self-titled album "Maria Taylor" (2019), continues to showcase her evolution as an artist, demonstrating both maturity in her sound and persistence in her craft. Each release is a testament to her ability to capture the complexities of life and emotion in her music, endearing her to a dedicated fanbase and winning her critical acclaim in the indie music community.

Genres

Alabama Indie

Deep Acoustic Pop

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Feist

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Conor Oberst

Jenny Lewis

Lana Del Rey

Rilo Kiley

Azure Ray

Sia

Lykke Li

Julien Baker

Iron & Wine

Latest Release

Darby Jean

Maria Taylor

Single - Released September 20, 2022