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Taylor Hughes

[EXCLUSIVE] pure xtc Peels Back Each Layer of New EP, ‘shed my skin’

November 21, 2022The Daily Listening Leave a Comment

Kansas City-based brooding electro-pop artist, pure xtc, had an incredible year so it only makes sense to top the year off right by releasing her sophomore EP, shed my skin. The project of multi-instrumentalist Taylor Hughes, pure xtc delves into… Continue Reading →

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[EXCLUSIVE] pure xtc Breaks Down Debut EP, ‘Nobody’s Home’

November 16, 2021The Daily Listening Leave a Comment

When trying to illustrate the musical stylings of pure xtc, the description is all in the name. The project of EXNATIONS drummer, Taylor Hughes, pure xtc thrives on haunting soundscapes bathed in dark synths and a craving for belonging as… Continue Reading →

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[LISTEN] pure xtc – “Bad Dreams”

September 10, 2021The Daily Listening Leave a Comment

pure xtc – the project from EXNATIONS drummer, Taylor Hughes – first dazzled us with her chilling debut track, “Ghost,” this past summer. Now the singer is taking on another demon in the form of new track, “Bad Dreams.” Bad… Continue Reading →

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[LISTEN] pure xtc – “Ghost”

July 9, 2021The Daily Listening Leave a Comment

Kansas City, MO’s pure xtc – the project from EXNATIONS drummer, Taylor Hughes – is the epitome of lonely night drives. The idea was formed during an extremely isolating time for Hughes during her move to NYC in 2019. As… Continue Reading →

New Music alt pop, alternative, EXNATIONS, indie, indie pop, pure xtc, synthpop, Taylor Hughes

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