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Mary Lyn Maiscott

New York

Music Writer at The Village Voice

Singer. Songwriter. Mistress of Syntax. Music writer.

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  • 2 weeks ago | villagevoice.com | Mary Lyn Maiscott

    Dreamboat Annie. Dreamboat Nancy. The Seattle sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson: one shreds with her voice, the other sings with her guitar. (The poet Louise Glück wrote, “Of two sisters / one is always the watcher, / one the dancer.” Not in this family.) Their co-written 1975 song “Dreamboat Annie,” from their band Heart’s debut album of the same title, speaks presciently of “riding on the diamond waves,” but they could not have known how sparkling and how high those waves would be.

  • 3 weeks ago | villagevoice.com | Mary Lyn Maiscott

    With some kind of protest happening seemingly every day during these perilous times, one might get (secretly) tired of telling people what democracy looks like. In NYC, a couple of organizations, with similar names, have added a twist, inviting protesters to voice their rage, concern, determination, and more through song.

  • 1 month ago | villagevoice.com | Jon Stojan |Tim Brinkhof |R.C. Baker |Mary Lyn Maiscott

    Founded on the belief that “Trust Is the New Gold,” Fisher Liberty Gold has cultivated a reputation for integrity, transparency, and white-glove service. With a team of seasoned specialists and account executives, the company serves thousands of Americans seeking a reliable path to financial stability through gold and silver ownership. “We believe in educating first, selling second,” said a spokesperson for Fisher Liberty Gold.

  • 1 month ago | villagevoice.com | Michael Cobb |Kyle Eustice |R.C. Baker |Mary Lyn Maiscott

    Photographer Glen E. Friedman’s resume reads like an ’80s alt-kid’s dream. Public Enemy, Beastie Boys, Bad Brains, Minor Threat, and Run-DMC are a mere handful of the bands that have stepped in front of his lens. Add professional skateboarders like Tony Alva, Stacy Peralta, and Jay Adams, and a perfect intersection of subcultures that effortlessly defined an era presents itself.

  • 1 month ago | villagevoice.com | Mary Lyn Maiscott |R.C. Baker |Robert Shuster

    “We got used to seeing genitals onscreen but held our breath to contain our emotion when Marlon Brando sodomized Maria Schneider.” So wrote Annie Ernaux about Last Tango in Paris in her memoir The Years. The year in question was 1972, a politically and artistically volatile time that included the shocking “butter scene” Ernaux described.

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Mary Lyn Maiscott
Mary Lyn Maiscott @mlmais
7 Dec 24

In my new song the mild Decembers of 1980 & 2023 converge. Inspired by a xmas evening w/ a friend/gardener of #JohnLennon. Produced by @AvonJunkies Premiered on @OWWRNY @Rrosen2727 @louiebfree #newrelease #storysong #dylanesque #dakota #johnlennondeath https://t.co/xu4wYcSpcZ

Mary Lyn Maiscott
Mary Lyn Maiscott @mlmais
20 Apr 24

Crossing her paws for good luck #caturday https://t.co/MvwQUjTZBV

Mary Lyn Maiscott
Mary Lyn Maiscott @mlmais
18 Mar 24

Wrote about the incredible #tedeschitrucksband at @BeaconTheatre for @villagevoice. @DerekAndSusan #bluesrock #touringband #derektrucks #susantedeschi https://t.co/cpC6VJ6lzq