Micah Subar’s music carries a quiet intensity and a sense of joyful nostalgia. Inspired by the folk roots of Laurel Canyon in the 60s and 70s, this songwriting feels both classic and firmly rooted in today’s Americana landscape. Punctuated by a clear, honest voice and thoughtfully layered guitar work these songs feel deeply personal yet universally relatable.
Micah is set to release their first full length record in late 2026. This record feels like a long time coming for Micah in the most wonderful way, as it is a mixture of songs from their deep catalog along with sparkling new creations. The album celebrates a full circle queer identity shift and all of the joy and tension that comes with intense personal change. It reflects a full spectrum of Americana styles, and shifts between Micah’s very introspective folk style, and the Honky Tonk country dance music influence from Micah’s life in Nashville. The approach is fresh and incorporates elements of Micah’s indie-rock and R&B roots.
Micah’s music is deeply shaped by a life that feels both painfully familiar and often misunderstood. Raised in an Orthodox Jewish family, he grappled with the weight of tradition and the feeling of being an outsider within the rigid boundaries of their upbringing. He sought freedom in his personal life and, in doing so, became dedicated to writing about it. These songs ultimately are filled with the tension of wanting to belong while needing to break free.
Their journey—from Washington, DC to Seattle, where they spent years as a fixture in the local music scene—has shaped them into a sought-after session musician and a dedicated songwriter.
Micah is currently writing and performing in Nashville, Tennessee.