Michellar – “Dreaming”
Michellar – “Dreaming”
A Psychedelic Pop Reflection with a Bite
Michellar’s newest single, “Dreaming,” is more than a nostalgic nod to the psychedelic era—it’s a defiant reclaiming of self-worth through retro sounds and emotionally charged lyricism. Released on March 28, 2025, this San Francisco-based project, led by Michelle Bond, taps into the haunting elegance of 60s cinematic pop, blending hypnotic guitar riffs with the bittersweet ache of dreams deferred.
Produced in the UK by Toby Wilson and recorded at the Women’s Audio Mission in San Francisco, “Dreaming” lives between continents, echoing the personal and creative dissonance at the heart of the song. With a groove reminiscent of a James Bond chase scene and the dreamlike mystique of Grace Slick’s influence, the track plunges the listener into a velvet fog of regret, resilience, and rebellion.
Bond describes the song as “spiteful,” born from the frustration of watching her dreams slip through the cracks while life demanded practicality over passion. The lyrics are laced with frustration but softened by the lush retro instrumentation—like a protest set to a vintage film score. It’s an artistic contradiction that works beautifully.
What makes “Dreaming” stand out is its duality: warm, immersive production paired with biting emotional undercurrent. The catchy guitar riff hooks the listener, but it’s the story—the sting of being doubted, the longing to reclaim lost potential—that lingers.
This release marks a significant step for Michellar, not just musically but spiritually, too. It’s a reclamation of voice, identity, and agency in a world that often demands silence from dreamers. With no live shows currently scheduled, Bond continues to hone her craft at local open mics—one song at a time, making the space her own.
After all, as her mother once said: “If we never dream, we’ll never know what we could ever be.”