This April, Michigander, the sonic alter ego of Michigan-born Jason Singer, stopped by The Foundry in Philadelphia during the It Will Never Be The Same spring tour. March 31st marked the release of the EP It Will Never Be The Same, the fourth EP by beloved indie artist Michigander. A mix of previous singles and new recordings, the six songs are not without his trademark cheerful lyricism.
The road to releasing It Will Never Be The Same was a quite challenging one, though the messaging still remains encouraging. In the official music video of “Superglue,” Singer documents the excruciating leg break he suffered during the filming process. This injury ultimately delayed the release of the EP and his headlining tour that had been scheduled for fall of 2022. This injury, while frightening, did not keep Singer down. After a break from music for rehabilitation, Michagander is back swinging and celebrating one million monthly listeners on Spotify and the drop of It Will Never Be The Same. Just as the EP promotes growth and change, this unfortunate event only brought the best out of the resilient artist.
All the challenges faced made seeing Michigander this April all the more rewarding. With a re-energized passion for the music, Jason Singer brought a sleepy Sunday crowd absolutely alive that night in Philadelphia. Lovely opening sets were played by both local artist, Matt Fell, and Michiganders spring tour companion, Abby Holiday, Following, Michigander took the stage in a moment of complete excitement. With witty and encouraging stage banter, Jason Singer put on a lively performance. The crowd was cheering and dancing along for each joyful song. The show was a beautiful celebration of strength and a shared love of music.
With the tour coming to a close in Michiganders new state of residence, Tennessee, on April 29th, there is still no sign of Singer slowing down. Repeatedly beating personal records and appreciating the love for the craft, Singer is back and better than ever. Michigander starts back up playing shows mid-May through the summer so don’t worry if you missed this touring run. Definitely keep an eye out if Michigander is coming to a city near you, it’s certainly an experience you don’t want to miss.
