There’s something magical about welcoming back an artist who already left a meaningful imprint on our hearts. When Michellar first graced our platform with “Love Earth,” she reminded us of the power of song to reconnect us with humanity and the soul of the planet. Now, she returns with “Dreaming,” and this time, she takes us far beyond into a world stitched together with stardust, nostalgia, and a timeless groove.
Michellar, the luminous project of San Francisco-based artist Michelle Bond, is no stranger to turning vintage inspiration into something deeply personal and transcendent. With her latest single “Dreaming,” released on March 28, 2025, she continues to build her sound with evocative artistry—blending lyrical warmth, cinematic soundscapes, and a touch of psychedelia that would make the ’60s proud. Let’s get into the details of ‘Dreaming.’
The opening of “Dreaming” is a warm embrace—a tender wash of reverb-kissed guitar that immediately envelops you like the beginning of a spy film set under neon moonlight. The riff is clean, twangy, and a little mysterious, beckoning us into a vintage and vividly alive soundscape. There’s an immediate cinematic quality here, something unmistakably reminiscent of a ‘60s James Bond moment—but this time, through the lens of a dreamer rather than a secret agent.
And when Michellar’s voice enters, it invites attention, with an understated and arresting elegance. Her vocal tone is gorgeously intimate, with a hazy, almost dream-like quality that perfectly matches the tone of the song. There’s something about the way she stretches the vowels, how her phrases hang in the air like perfume from another time. She doesn’t just sing the lyrics—she inhabits them.
Her delivery is natural and unforced, carrying a sincerity that speaks volumes. It feels as though she’s whispering a secret only you were meant to hear. And it’s in that softness that her strength lies. Michellar brings a soulful, restrained, and utterly mesmerizing vocal performance to “Dreaming.”
At its core, “Dreaming” is a song of transport; of letting go, slipping into reverie, and allowing the imagination to wander through hazy corridors of memory and fantasy. There’s a bittersweetness in the lyrics, an echo of longing that matches the tone of the instrumentation. It’s about being in-between: between past and present, between sleep and waking, between what was and what might be. The song invites you to close your eyes and drift; to let the retro magic and soft grooves carry you someplace brighter, or perhaps someplace beautifully unknown.
One of the most fascinating aspects of “Dreaming” is the international nature of its creation. Produced by Toby Wilson in the UK, with vocals recorded at The Women’s Audio Mission studio in San Francisco and mastered again in the UK, the track itself is a piece of collaborative magic that spans oceans. This cross-continental process feels like a metaphor for the track’s sound—rooted in the past, yet unbounded by geography or time.
Wilson’s production is subtle and tasteful. He allows each instrument to breathe, letting the guitar shimmer in the forefront while supporting it with understated layers of bass and ambient textures. There’s a careful balance between analog charm and modern polish. The mix feels deliberately nostalgic, without being derivative—an authentic homage to the 60s psychedelic sound, with a firm grip on the present.
With “Dreaming,” Michellar proves once again that she is a storyteller through and through; one who uses melody and memory to build worlds. This single is not just a song, but a sensory escape, a musical painting tinged with the colors of another era. And yet, it’s fresh. It feels like now. And that’s no easy feat. Songweb is thrilled to have Michellar back on our radar. Her ability to pull vintage inspiration into today’s emotional language makes her an artist worth following closely. “Dreaming” isn’t just a nod to the past; it’s a step forward into a unique sonic universe that is hers alone.
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