Michellar Dreaming: The New Single from San Francisco’s Michellar

Michellar’s “Dreaming”: A San Francisco Force of Nature Reclaiming Her Sound

In the heart of San Francisco’s vibrant arts scene, a powerful transformation is taking place. Michelle Bond—known to the music world as Michellar—is not just making waves; she is redefining what it means to be a prolific independent artist in the modern era.

With her latest pop single, “Dreaming,” Michellar invites listeners into a lush, psychedelic soundscape that feels both nostalgically “retro” and fiercely contemporary. It is a song that captures the spirit of an artist who has finally returned to the place she calls home: songwriting.

The Prolific Journey of Michelle Bond

Michellar’s trajectory is nothing short of legendary. A visual and recording artist with a deep-rooted history in the San Francisco creative community, she has achieved a milestone that few can claim:

• 28 Singles & 1 EP released in just 12 months.

• Over 140 songs written in the span of two years.

• Weekly Open Mic Veteran: Despite her growing streaming presence, she remains a fixture at SF open mics, honing her craft in its purest, most raw form.

While she has spent years as an accomplished abstract expressionist and landscape designer, her heart has always beat to the rhythm of a melody. After a long hiatus, she has returned to music with a vengeance, proving that passion has no expiration date.

“Dreaming”: A Cinematic Pop Anthem

“Dreaming” is more than just a catchy single; it is a “spiteful” yet soaring reclamation of self. Produced in the UK by Toby Wilson and recorded at the iconic Women’s Audio Mission in San Francisco, the track blends ’60s cinematic pop with a gritty, modern edge.

“I have always been called a dreamer… but I felt like people and circumstances led me to life paths that wasted my dreams away. This is a spiteful song about the way I felt about that experience.” — Michellar

The track features a hypnotic guitar riff reminiscent of a vintage James Bond score, layered with organs and ethereal vocals. It explores the tension between survival and passion, ultimately serving as an anthem for anyone who has been told their aspirations were “a waste of time.”

A Force of Nature in Pop Music

Critics are already drawing comparisons to icons who redefined the genre. Whether she is exploring the anthemic energy of Katy Perry or the genre-bending genius of Michael Jackson, Michellar brings an emotional resonance that is unmistakably sincere.

Her style spans the full spectrum of pop—from heartfelt ballads to high-energy dance tracks like her recent release “CROSSED”—yet her signature remains the same: vivid imagery and deep storytelling.

Why Michellar is the Artist to Watch in 2026

As we move into a new year, Michellar shows no signs of slowing down. She is a rare “double threat”—a visual artist who creates the abstract cover art for all her releases and a songwriter who treats every lyric as a piece of her soul.

For Michellar, the studio is a sanctuary, but the act of creation is where she is most at peace. As she continues to dive into music production and recording, one thing is clear: Songwriting is her home, and she is finally inviting the rest of the world to step inside.

Stream “Dreaming” now on Spotify and Apple Music to experience the evolution of San Francisco’s most prolific pop artist.