Totally Michael
March 23rd, 2008 | Published in Featured, Performers
“There are a few instances where punk can get its energy from harnessing the human urge to simply dance and have a good time. This is where Totally Michael comes in.” - Punknews.org
The youngest of 7 siblings, Michael grew up in Cabot, Arkansas. After spending 20 years at home, Michael relocated to Bloomington, Indiana in January of 2005. After only one year of playing music, Michael embarked on his first tour that summer. Since then Totally Michael has shared the stage with the likes of Matt & Kim, Jens Lekman, Japanther, Dan Deacon, The Pharmacy and more. On stage, few have a presence like Totally Michael. With just a guitar and a laptop, his infectious blend of pop, punk, electro and dance has garnished attention coast to coast. Not since Prince have we seen an artist who can command a crowd with such energy and charisma. Whether he’s dividing an audience into teams and starting a dance off or doing his best Shakira interpretation, he just wants to make sure his music gets you pumped.
His biggest inspiration for starting Totally Michael was the Little Rock, Arkansas punk band, Soophie Nun Squad. Top 40 radio hits and bands like Matt and Kim, The Death Set and Best Fwends are also very influential. All of this comes out in both his records and live shows as his songs cover topics from choosing whether to be a member of the cheerleading squad or drill team to professing his love for another. Its no wonder Kim (from Matt and Kim) has openly admitted Totally Michael is her favorite act. Totally Michael is truly a one man operation with Michael recording, designing, creating, packaging, printing and maintaining all on his own. In the last 8 months he has played over 140 shows including a Studio B performance in New York City to over 800 people. In the future we can expect more touring and much more music with a new Totally Michael album arriving in the summer of 2008.
