From when I got to know Michellar, she has been that kind of artist whose music feels like opening an old photo album. It’s warm, reflective, and timeless. Featured multiple times on this blog, she continues to prove herself as one of the brightest and most resonant voices on my top list. With her latest single, “September,” released on August 29, she offers a season wrapped in melody, storytelling, and the quiet glow of autumn. This is a welcome that feels more like a homecoming, and I couldn’t be happier to celebrate her once again. Stay with me as I delve into the details of “September.”
Like a beautiful song should, “September” begins in classic folk fashion as gentle acoustic strings instantly transport us into the stillness of fall. And as it unfolds, the singer, Helen Walford’s vocals step in with a softness that carries weight. Her voice feels lived-in, like it’s been weathered by summers past and is now quietly taking stock of the season’s shift. There’s a tenderness in her delivery, an intimacy that makes you feel like she’s singing directly across a wooden table, the sunlight falling just right. Helen Walford’s vocals are so nice that, it deepens the song’s emotional pull. Her voice creates something sacred; like a shared memory turned into harmony.
Thematically, “September” is about more than the season. It’s about the delicate line between past and present, between what was and what is. Michellar captures the wistfulness of remembering sunlit summers while embracing the beauty of change. It’s not a song of longing for what’s gone, but a song of acceptance, repose, and remembrance.
The production, completed in San Francisco with finishing touches in Staffordshire, UK, is polished yet unobtrusive. Tobias Wilson’s final hand ensures that every note sits exactly where it belongs. It never drowns out the storytelling but instead highlights its contours, giving the song a global texture while keeping it rooted in Michellar’s folk essence.
Listening to this song feels like standing under a canopy of golden leaves, letting the cool breeze remind you of time’s gentle passage. Michellar has given us a folk gem; simple in form, yet profound in impact. And as she prepares for upcoming art exhibits and performances this fall, I can only say that her artistry continues to bloom in ways both stunning and unforgettable. Michellar’s music remains a lantern for reflection, and with “September,” she’s given us a light that will carry us warmly through the season.
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