
Michigander
Class of 2025
Michigander, who delivers elevated and eloquent songcraft, uplifting instrumentation, and plainspoken heartland storytelling punctuated by alternative flair, has racked up over 60 million career streams globally and garnered the acclaim of NPR, Paste, Consequence, SPIN, Forbes, BrooklynVegan, Guitar World, Ones To Watch, and more. In 2016, the now Nashville-based singer, songwriter, producer, and guitarist’s independent debut single, “Nineties,” achieved viral success, claiming real estate on multiple major Spotify playlists. Michigander’s first two EPs, Midland (2018) and Where Do We Go From Here (2019), have become fan favorites, with the latter’s standout single, “Misery,” eclipsing 10 million streams and earning Michigander his first Triple A radio hit. 2021’s critically lauded EP, Everything Will Be Ok Eventually (C3 Records), elevated his career via the Top 5 Triple A radio hit “Let Down” and Top 10 Triple A radio hit “Better.” Following a delay due to a severe leg break while recording a music video, Michigander’s 2023 EP, It Will Never Be The Same, saw a return to the radio charts, with “Stay Out Of It” reaching #5 at AAA. The EP also featured one of his lifelong inspirations, Manchester Orchestra, on “In My Head,” which was released while the bands toured together. On the road, Michigander has shared the stage with Manchester Orchestra, Band of Horses, The Lumineers, Hippo Campus, and Mt. Joy, and has graced the stages of such marquee festivals as Lollapalooza, Electric Forest, Summerfest, Shaky Knees, and more.
In 2024, Michigander continued traveling on his musical expedition as he set his eyes on his next project, a debut album. Having launched the project with his Top 5 AAA-charting track “Giving Up,” Michigander is counting down the days to February 7, 2025, for the release of his self-titled record.
