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Dec. 4, 2018
SOLD OUT!
We are officially SOLD OUT of Azure Ray’s new “Waves” 7 inch. You can pick up a copy at your local record store and... the band will have a VERY LIMITED supply on-hand at their upcoming shows 12/13 at the Moroccan Lounge, 1/17 at Cafe Du Nord, and 1/19 at The Bell House!
Nov. 13, 2018
AZURE RAY SHOWS ANNOUNCED!
After back-to-back sold out shows in Los Angeles and Omaha this year, Azure Ray has lined up shows in Los Angeles (Moroccan Lounge), San Francisco (Cafe Du Nord) & Brooklyn (The Bell House). Tickets on sale Friday Nov. 16th!
Oct. 25, 2018
SOLD OUT!
Thank you Omaha! Tonight’s reunion show at the Bemis Center is officially sold out!
Oct. 25, 2018
KRCW EXCLUSIVE: AZURE RAY “LAST SUMMER IN OMAHA” PREMIERE
From KCRW: “It’s been a minute – well actually six years – since we’ve gotten new music from the lovely collaboration of Maria Taylor and Orenda Fink, known as Azure Ray. We’re beyond excited to offer you the first glimpse of that new EP as we premiere the video for the hauntingly beautiful “Last Summer In Omaha.” Read more here from KCRW and watch it here!
Oct. 24, 2018
BILLBOARD: AZURE RAY’S DEBUTS HEARTFELT VERSION OF 2003 TRACK “HOLD ON LOVE”
From Billboard: “They've already shared the cheeky "Palindrome" video, and today you can check out their reimagination of 2003's “Hold On Love”… “For the 15th anniversary of our record Hold on Love we re-imagined the title track with the help of Louis Schefano and Maria’s father and brother, Macey Sr and Jr,” the duo tells Billboard. “It reflects the live version that we came to love playing through the years.” Listen here.
Oct. 19, 2018
BILLBOARD EXCLUSIVE: AZURE RAY PREMIERES FIRST NEW MUSIC IN SIX YEARS WITH CLEVER ‘PALINDROME’ VIDEO
“Azure Ray is back. The dream pop duo comprised of Maria Taylor and Orenda Fink is set to release its first music since 2012 with its new Waves EP, due Oct. 26. Its lead track arrives below with a cheekily irreverent music video…” Watch at Billboard.
Oct. 3, 2018
MARIA TAYLOR ANNOUNCES DEC. HEADLINING SHOW IN LA
Nearly 2 years to the date of her last LA show celebrating the release of In the Next Life, Maria Taylor will headline LA’s Moroccan Lounge. Tix on sale Friday Oct 5 here.
Aug 20, 2018
AZURE RAY ANNOUNCES OMAHA SHOW
For the first time since 2009, Azure Ray will return to Omaha, NE for a concert benefiting the Bemis Center. Tix available now here.
May 31, 2018
MARIA TAYLOR ANNOUNCES 2 SHOWS WITH AMANDA SHIRES
SoCalifornia! Maria is headed your way this August opening for Amanda Shires. Catch her in Los Angeles and San Juan Capistrano on August 16th and 27th.
May 11, 2018
FLOWER MOON RECORDS "FRIENDS AND FAMILY VOLUME 1" COMPILATION OUT TODAY!
The wait is over! 16 new and unreleased tracks from FMR friends, family and collaborators. Get the limited edition 2LP here or listen wherever you stream music!
May 10, 2018
WHISPERTOWN PREMIERES NEW VIDEO SHOT BY MARIA TAYLOR
The video for "Never Felt Young" (from the forthcoming Flower Moon Records "Friends and Family Volume 1" compilation) was shot by Maria Taylorand premiered today on Culture Collide. Watch it here.
May 8, 2018
LA WEEKLY PREMIERES LOUIS SCHEFANO'S "THE FUTURE IS NOW"
Stream the Flower Moon Records "Friends and Family Volume 1" compilation opener from Louis Schefano "The Future is Now," what LA Weekly called "a sprawling, drawling, epic pop-rock song that sways in and out of layers like a beautiful Pink Floyd/Beatles hybrid..." Stream the track at LA Weekly.
April 26, 2018
DEAD FINGERS PREMIERE NEW TRACK "WHISTLING SONG" FROM FLOWER MOON RECORDS COMPILATION
The second single from the forthcoming Flower Moon Records compilation "Friends and Family Volume 1" is now streaming on PopMatters. Stream the new Dead Fingers track here now!
April 4, 2018
FLOWER MOON RECORDS ANNOUNCES "FRIENDS AND FAMILY VOLUME 1" COMPILATION
Announcing "Flower Moon Records Friends and Family Volume 1" – a compilation featuring 16 new songs from Maria Taylor, Orenda Fink, Louis Schefano, Dead Fingers, Jake Bellows, Whispertown, High Up, Nik Freitas & more! Stream Maria Taylor's "Real Life (Trump Era)" now exclusively at Paste Magazine and PRE-ORDER the limited edition 2LP at HERE!
March 8, 2018
MARIA TAYLOR TRIO ANNOUNCES SAN FRANCISCO SHOW
Maria just announced a one-off US show in SF on April 27th with Umm & Louis Schefano at Cafe Du Nord! Tix here: http://bit.ly/2Fq7uFT
January 13, 2018
MARIA TAYLOR ANNOUNCES FEBRUARY EUROPE DATES
Maria Taylor announced a handful of dates in Europe this February. More info available at Grand Hotel van Cleef's website here.
December 21, 2017
MARIA TAYLOR & LOUIS SCHEFANO "LIGHT OF THE WORLD" SINGLE PREMIERE ON KCRW
Long time collaborators, Maria Taylor and Louis Schefano premiered a new holiday song, Light of the World, today on KCRW. Listen here.
November 16, 2017
AZURE RAY REUNION ANNOUNCED!
Maria and Orenda reunite after a 5 year hiatus to play at the brand new Lodge Room in Los Angeles, CA on January 20, 2018. Tickets available from sidthecat.com Friday November 17th.
November 1, 2017
LIMITED EDITION FLOWER MOON "LA" HATS
In honor of the Boys in Blue, we've printed a limited run of Flower Moon "LA" hats. Available now in the shop!
October 5, 2017
AZURE RAY JOINS THE FLOWER MOON RECORDS FAMILY
Orenda Fink & Maria Taylor formed Azure Ray in 2001 and today their debut self-titled record featuring the hit songs "Sleep" and Rise," as well as their 3rd release Burn & Shiver are now available exclusively through Flower Moon Records here and on digital streaming services.
September 20, 2017
MARIA APPEARS ON COMEDIAN STEVE RANNAZZISI'S PODCAST
Maria joins comedian & "The League" star Steve Rannazzisi to talk about her past relationships, social anxiety and "handys..." in his newest podcast. Listen to episode 30 of the "Hear Me This Book" podcast here: http://apple.co/2yo70xc or stream it here.
September 15, 2017
MARIA TAYLOR FEATURED ON "THIS IS US" SOUNDTRACK
Out today, the "This Is Us" season 1 soundtrack features our very own Maria Taylor and greats Paul Simon, Ringo Starr, Stevie Wonder & more! Available on all digital streaming services here as well as a Target exclusive bundle.
August 28, 2017
MARIA TAYLOR WITH ANDY LEMASTER "SAVANNAH DRIVE" RE-RELEASED
Originally released in 2008, Savannah Drive is an acoustic collaboration between Maria Taylor and Andy LeMaster (Bright Eyes, Now It's Overhead). Buy it exclusively here.
August 16, 2017
MARIA TAYLOR TO JOIN DANIEL JOHNSTON DURING FINAL L.A. SHOW
Daniel Johnston added two new shows to his farewell tour, including a stop in Los Angeles at The Orpheum, with an all-star backing band that includes Maria Taylor, Ben Lee, Mike Watt and more. Tickets on sale Friday.
August 14, 2017
#MARIATAYLORPJSERIES VOL. 2 OUT TODAY
Maria Taylor recently launched a series of solo, acoustic videos performances straight from her bedroom. Watch "Birmingham, 1982" here.
August 2, 2017
LOUIS SCHEFANO TO PLAY ECHO PARK RISING FESTIVAL
Saturday August 19th, Louis Schefano will play the BuzzbandsLA showcase at Taix during "L.A.'s best music festival" Echo Park Rising.
More info here.
July 26, 2017
WHISPERTOWN W/ UMM AND LOUIS SCHEFANO AT MOLLUSK SILVERLAKE
Louis Schefano joins Umm and Whispertown on July 29th for Umm's CD release show and to celebrate the birth of Jake Bellows.
More info here.
July 11, 2017
JUST ANNOUNCED: MARIA TAYLOR PERFORMANCE & WINE TASTING
Join Maria Taylor for an intimate performance and wine tasting at Mission Wines in South Pasadena, CA on July 22nd at 5PM.
March 24, 2017
"IN THE NEXT LIFE" NOW ON SPOTIFY
You can now stream Maria Taylor's "In the Next Life" on Spotify here.
March 7, 2017
"COME TO THINK" VIDEO PREMIERE ON PUREVOLUME
The video for Louis Schefano's single, "Come to Think" premiered today on Purevolume.
Watch it here.
February 17, 2016
"OPPPOSITE SIDE OF THE WORLD" OUT TODAY!
The debut solo full-length effort from Louis Schefano is out today on all major digital & streaming services and exclusively through Flower Moon Records. Shop here.
February 13, 2016
MARIA TAYLOR PASTE MAGAZINE FACEBOOK LIVE PERFORMANCE
Stream Maria Taylor's stripped down Facebook Live performance of "If Only,""Pretty Scars," and "Up All Night" from Paste Magazine here.
February 2, 2016
PASTE EXCLUSIVE: "SONG FOR ANTHONY" BY LOUIS SCHEFANO
Paste Magazine has the exclusive premiere of the new single, "Song for Anthony," from Louis Schefano's forthcoming full length out Feb. 17th.
January 19, 2017
LOUIS SCHEFANO "OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE WORLD" ALBUM TRAILER
Watch the trailer for Louis Schefano's debut-solo LP, "Opposite Side of the World," out Feb. 17th above and buy the single "Come to Think," here.
January 6, 2017
LOUIS SCHEFANO TO RELEASE SOLO-DEBUT
Flower Moon Records welcomes our newest member to the family, Louis Schefano. His solo debut "Opposite Side of the World" is out Feb. 17th. Buy the single, "Come to Think," in the webstore.
January 6, 2017
MARIA TAYLOR ANNOUNCES GERMANY TOUR
Maria Taylor will play a string of dates throughout Germany in late February, supported by Louis Schefano.
December 21, 2016
MARIA TAYLOR TO PLAY NYC FEB. 11
Maria Taylor announced a one-off East Coast show in NYC at Rockwood Music Hall on February 11, 2017.
December 11, 2016
MARIA TAYLOR "IN THE NEXT LIFE" OUT TODAY
The sixth solo album from former Azure Ray duo, and sometimes Bright Eyes collaborator, is available now through Flower Moon Records, iTunes and your local independent music store.
November 29, 2016
"IF ONLY" FEATURED ON NBC HIT DRAMA "THIS IS US"
"If Only," from Maria's forthcoming full length "In the Next Life" was featured during the closing scenes of NBC's hit fall drama, "This is Us."
Watch the clip here.
November 28, 2016
MARIA TAYLOR ALBUM RELEASE SHOW 12/11 AT THE TROUBADOUR IN LOS ANGELES
Maria Taylor will play the iconic Troubadour in Los Angeles on Dec. 11th for her album release show. Ben Lee and Cillie Barnes will also perform.
November 16, 2016
BILLBOARD EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE: MARIA TAYLOR DEBUTS 'IF ONLY' VIDEO FEATURING CONOR OBERST.
"Singer/songwriter Maria Taylor reflects on her life in the dream-like video for the song “If Only,” which she premiered exclusively with Billboard."
October 28, 2016
MARIA TAYLOR "IN THE NEXT LIFE" PRE-ORDERS NOW AVAILABLE
iTunes: http://apple.co/2eMYf5U (instant download of "If Only")
October 19, 2016
STEREOGUM PREMIERE: MARIA TAYLOR "IF ONLY" (FEAT. CONOR OBERST)
"Some say life is full of second chances. Maria Taylor’s new track “If Only” is a testament to that ole cliché. The first single from her approaching album In The Next Life, it’s an acoustic reverie coupled with delicate string arrangements and lighthearted percussive adornments."
October 5, 2016
MARIA TAYLOR ANNOUNCES NEW RECORD AND LAUNCH OF OWN LABEL
In the Next Life, is Taylor's 6th solo effort, and her first release on her own label, Flower Moon Records out December 9th, 2016. Appearances on "In the Next Life" include: Conor Oberst (Bright Eyes), Joshua Radin, Nik Freitas (Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band), Macey Taylor (Bright Eyes, Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band, Jenny Lewis, AA Bondy), Jake Bellows (Neva Dinova), Louis Schefano (Regia, Remy Zero), Morgan Nagler (Whispertown), and Tiffany Osborn.
