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Press Clippings

“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.”

- Edrick Ziegler, NevermindMX



“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.”

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- Eduard Banulescu, Alt77



“Cleveland Native Michael McFarland is a Musical Architect”

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- Bill Smith, The Rock Office



“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.”

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- Bear, ClevelandRockAndRoll



“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.”

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- Chloe Bevan, ShoutItLoud Reviews



“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!”

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- Debbie Mazella, Magic 98.3 WMGQ



“Michael McFarland, self-described writer, rocker, biker and geek, gave an upbeat, energetic performance… [his show] featured his beautiful rhythmic alt-pop original songs.”

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- Connie Williams, The Akronist



“He crafted an album that you, as a listener, won’t want to end.”

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- Shane Hunt, Ampkicker.com



“Creative videos and great songs”

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- iMoveiLive Online Music Magazine



“Looping multiple vocal parts to create gorgeous, lush harmonies… The room filled with smiles in a fleeting magical moment”

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- Joshua Finch, Exiled In Eugene



“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.”

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- Shane Hunt, Ampkicker.com



“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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- Brendon Shumate, TheBlueIndian.com