Michellar - 'REVERIE ...FROM THEN TILL NOW'

There is something profoundly moving about an artist returning to music out of necessity. And on 'REVERIE …FROM THEN TILL NOW', San Francisco's Michellar does exactly that, stepping back into her creative life with grace, perspective, and a storyteller’s heart that feels both seasoned and newly awakened.

Raised in a home filled with the gentle harmonies and thoughtful lyricism of classic acoustic troubadours, Michellar absorbed the language of melody early on. You can hear that lineage woven throughout this record as inheritance. The songs carry a warmth that feels handmade, rooted in an era where honesty mattered more than spectacle.

What makes this album remarkable, however, is its momentum. After stepping away from songwriting for decades to build a life and career beyond the stage, Michellar’s return feels purposeful and electric. A spark in 2023 reignited something dormant, and the results have been astonishing with dozens of releases in under a year, each one revealing a voice that refuses to be quiet any longer.

Themes of rediscovery, personal strength, and creative rebirth run through every track. There’s a quiet confidence in the way these songs are structured. Michellar writes like someone who has lived deeply and now understands that vulnerability is not weakness, but power.

Her delivery is unforced and sincere, allowing the narratives to breathe. The production choices are tasteful and supportive, framing the songwriting without overwhelming it. Each track feels intimate, revealing, and grounded in lived experience.

'REVERIE …FROM THEN TILL NOW' is a declaration that it is never too late to return to your calling. Here, Michellar transforms her past into something forward-facing and vibrant. This is the sound of an artist finding her footing again, triumphantly.