Michellar: New Single ‘Running Wild’ & Her San Francisco Story

From the De Young to the Airwaves: The Remarkable Return of Michellar

There is a common myth in the music industry that if you don’t “make it” by twenty, the window has closed. Michelle Bond—known to the music world as Michellar—is currently shattering that narrative.

With the release of her new single, “Running Wild,” the San Francisco-based artist isn’t just dropping a pop track; she’s celebrating a homecoming forty years in the making.

The Spark That Changed Everything

Michelle started writing songs at fifteen, but life had other plans. For four decades, her creative energy was channeled into the earth and the canvas. As a successful garden designer and visual artist, she built a world of beauty around her. But the music never truly left; it was just waiting for the right moment to resurface.

That moment arrived in 2023. When Michelle was selected as an exhibiting artist for the De Young Museum’s Open Exhibition, the achievement did more than validate her visual art—it reignited the songwriter within. Since then, the floodgates have opened.

Finding “Home” in the Music

If you frequent the neighborhood open mics of San Francisco, you’ve likely seen Michelle. While she is now diving deep into the world of professional studio production, she remains a fixture in the local scene, testing new lyrics and sharing her heart with her community every week.

For Michellar, songwriting isn’t a hobby—it’s a sanctuary.

“It is the place I call home,” she shares.

That sense of belonging is palpable in her music. Drawing from a childhood soundtrack of Carole King’s vulnerability and the timeless melodies of Rodgers and Hammerstein, Michellar writes with an authenticity that is rare in today’s polished pop landscape.

A “Force of Nature” in Pop

The industry is catching on. Cage Riot recently described Michellar as a “force of nature,” noting her ability to pivot from heartfelt ballads to high-energy anthems while maintaining a “signature that is always the same: emotionally resonant and unmistakably sincere.”

Whether she’s channeling the infectious energy of Katy Perry or the genre-bending spirit of Michael Jackson, her tracks like “Warrior” and “September” prove that she is a master of the craft.

“Running Wild”

Her latest single, “Running Wild,” captures the essence of this new chapter. It’s a song about freedom, the joy of rediscovery, and the courage it takes to pursue a passion regardless of the timeline.

Michellar’s journey reminds us that our “happy place” is always waiting for us to return. Sometimes, you just have to be willing to run wild to find it.

Join the Journey

• Listen: Check out “Running Wild” on all major streaming platforms.

• Follow: Keep up with Michelle’s latest recordings and art projects on her social media.

• Local: Catch her live at a San Francisco open mic to hear the stories behind the songs in person.

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