“The percussion is precise and powerful, as well as the vocals… he knows how to use musical dynamics and silences in order to emphasize a specific part of the song.”
“Michael McFarland is a musician invested in wasting none of the tape on which he’s allowed to record. He sells the audience the verse, then sells them a chorus, then they get their checkbooks out. All of this while gliding through carefully calibrated vocal melodies. He’s already as good as many of his retro-rock influences.”
Read Full Article“Cleveland Native Michael McFarland is a Musical Architect”
Read Full Article“The EP is stripped down and raw, it’s McFarland and a guitar but you know what, it’s good, some parts are really good and it’s well worth picking up.”
Read Full Article“We Are The Architects is a beautiful release from Michael McFarland with a very honest and real feel to it… great vocal tones and a drive guitar sound that brings the whole release together.”
Read Full Article“If you’re a fan of Matchbox Twenty, The Fray, or any guy who can write a good song, Michael McFarland’s music will really be comfort food to your ears!”
Read Full Article“Michael McFarland, self-described writer, rocker, biker and geek, gave an upbeat, energetic performance… [his show] featured his beautiful rhythmic alt-pop original songs.”
Read Full Article“He crafted an album that you, as a listener, won’t want to end.”
Read Full Article“Creative videos and great songs”
Read Full Article“Looping multiple vocal parts to create gorgeous, lush harmonies… The room filled with smiles in a fleeting magical moment”
Read Full Article“Michael’s songwriting is frank, expressive and clever, and his performances easily elevate the material with a consistent level of energy and an innate understanding of on-stage dynamic for the live renditions of his tracks.”
Read Full Article“McFarland’s voice is clear and pleasant, slipping on a couple of occasions into as seamless a falsetto as I’ve ever heard”
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