Coming Home: Michellar Asks “Do We Love Us” in Newest Single

There is a specific kind of magic in San Francisco’s local music scene—the kind found in neighborhood open mics where stories are told without pretense. This is where you’ll find Michellar, a visual artist and songwriter who is proving that a creative calling never truly leaves you; it just waits for the right time to return.

Her latest pop single, “Do We Love Us” is the culmination of a journey that began when she was just 15 years old.

The Long Road Back to the Melody

Michellar spent her youth writing songs, but life eventually pulled her in different directions. For forty years, she stepped away from the microphone to focus on other passions: Art and Garden Design. She didn’t just “pass the time”—she built a life around beauty and structure, becoming a skilled designer and painter.

The turning point came in 2023. When her work was accepted into the De Young Museum’s Open Exhibition, the achievement did more than just validate her skill as a painter—it reminded her of what it felt like to share her perspective with the world. That recognition was the push she needed to pick up her pen and start writing songs again.

Finding “Home” in the Studio

If you wander into the right neighborhood spots in SF today, you’ll catch Michellar testing out new material every week. But she isn’t just playing live; she’s currently diving deep into the world of music production, learning the technical side of bringing her songs to life in the studio.

While she’s still a visual artist at heart, Michellar describes songwriting as her true “home.” It’s the place where she feels most herself, and that comfort shines through in the honest, relatable lyrics of “Do We Love Us”

Why “Do We Love Us” Matters

In an era of overnight TikTok sensations, Michellar’s story is a breath of fresh air. It’s a reminder that creativity doesn’t have an expiration date. Her music carries the weight of forty years of life experience, filtered through a modern pop lens.

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