Micah McCaw - Imbalances (2020)

Micah McCaw, an indie rock musician from Medford, Oregon, has released his second album 'Imbalances', an energetic alternative/indie rock album driven by complex guitar and lively drums. The lyrics cover how difficult it can be to maintain a healthy mentality when trying to balance faith, family, friends, art and work.

Micah McCaw explores multiple worlds through his music, taking folk and blues to create a sound one-of-a-kind to himself. His first full-length album release, ‘til Life Turns Over, showcases his mastery on acoustic and electric guitar, as well as his vocals. It was nominated for Low O Radio’s Best Album of the Year in 2014. His sound only improved with the releases from his Bible Project, which personifies characters from the Bible. Each EP is one song longer than the previous one and the amount of minutes as the song's track number. Adam (2014) is simple and profound, while Eve (2015) bears White Stripes influences of simplicity and intensity. Abel (2015) and Cain (2016) share hints of mewithoutYou and Pedro the Lion, while his own signature creativity of metaphorical lyrics and intricate melodies carry the songs. Modern Rock Review described Cain as a definitive musical approach towards alternative, as evidenced right away with the electric guitar riffing between the sparse and repetitive lyrical parts.”

Not only has he toured the country extensively with his own solo music, he’s also toured as a member in the bands Seaons (see-ons) and everett as lead guitarist and is a co composer for the upcoming indie film Obscura. He’s performed at such venues as Britt Festival in both Seaons and for his own solo music and Rockwood Music Hall in New York City. All the while he’s still finding time to co-host his comedic podcast We All Have Tongues with Peter and Peter.

McCaw’s single Tearing Seams transcends the folk genre through a layering of instruments and sincere vocals. By transcending the genre, he shares truth through his music that’s as thought provoking as it is eye opening.