Music Existence Because of Music, We Exist
Cleveland based singer-songwriter Michael McFarland has released his new EP Through This Fire. Crafted in the crucible of a global pandemic, McFarland’s Through This Fire captures the resilience of the creative spirit. With lyrics that embody the desire to not only push forward despite crushing adversity, but also to bend that adversity to one’s will for self-improvement and personal progress, the songs speak to the universal struggle to find hope in a frightening world.
Musically, the six song ep challenges McFarland’s previous compositional style as he melds new influences and approaches, seamlessly integrating them into his ever-evolving sound. McFarland guides us through the flames, to come out the other side reborn far stronger than we entered.
Aggressively catchy melodies pair with soul-filled lyrics in musical architect Michael McFarland’s refreshing take on indie rock. Garnering comparisons ranging from modern rock acts such as Weezer and Bastille to classic singer-songwriters such as Paul Simon and Elton John, McFarland’s songwriting is frank, expressive, and clever.
Performing live-looping acrobatics as a one-man rock show, or backed by his four-piece band The Mess Makers, the Cleveland, Ohio-based performer elevates the material on stage with a seemingly inexhaustible energy. Showing a maturity of style and sound that has developed through years of travel, relationships, heartbreaks, and reinventions, McFarland’s music contains talent, passion, and lyrics that come from the heart. The result? A big, bright, and lovestruck slice of anthemic indie rock.
Track Listing:
End of the World
More Than You Believe You Are
The New Contagion
Not Going Under
Get Down
Invincible (feat. MixedFeelings216)
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