Michellar Illuminates the Holiday Spirit with Her Nostalgic and Heartfelt New Single “The Star”
With her upcoming release “The Star,” San Francisco singer-songwriter Michellar continues to establish herself as one of the most emotionally intuitive independent voices working today. The single arrives as her second Christmas offering, yet it carries a depth, warmth, and familiarity that makes it feel like a timeless seasonal classic. Rooted in the folk traditions of artists like Dan Fogelberg, the song delivers a soothing blend of nostalgia, reflection, and heartfelt hope, wrapped in Michellar’s signature lyrical sincerity.
Produced and mastered by Toby Wilson in Staffordshire, UK, The Star is the result of a creative partnership that has blossomed over the past year. Together, Michellar and Toby have crafted more than 25 tracks, and this single may be among their most intimate. While Michellar writes her music and lyrics from her home studio in San Francisco, she records detailed demos before sending them across the wor, the final result emerges richer and more atmospheric through Toby's thoughtful production.
“The Star” is a song about the small but powerful traditions that define the holiday season. Michellar reflects on the simple gesture of placing a star atop a Christmas tree, a moment filled with memory, family, and emotion. For her, The Star symbolizes hope, illuminating the parts of our hearts that sometimes feel dimmed by life’s challenges. When that hope returns, she suggests, so does peace. It’s a message that feels especially resonant in a world where many listeners search for comfort, meaning, and connection during the holidays.
The track glows with a warm folk atmosphere reminiscent of Fogelberg’s most tender moments. Soft guitar textures, gentle melodic phrasing, and a reflective cadence bring the listener into a space that feels both familiar and deeply personal. Michellar’s storytelling shines, her voice carrying the emotional weight of cherished memories, family unity, and the bittersweet beauty of Christmases past and present.
Beyond the song itself, “The Star” stands as a milestone in Michellar’s remarkably productive year. In 2025 alone, she wrote 82 songs, and the momentum continues with an upcoming January album FROM THEN … till NOW, which will feature her New Year single It’s Another Year along with four new winter tracks. An EP is also slated for early 2026. While she has no scheduled performances at the moment, she is exploring live opportunities as her catalog grows.
Michellar’s journey is built on resilience, curiosity, and a renewed passion for songwriting after a 40-year hiatus. As she puts it, “Nothing ventured… nothing gained.” Her return to music has resulted in a body of work that resonates with authenticity and heartfelt intention qualities that shine brilliantly through “The Star.” For listeners seeking a holiday song that captures not only joy but also reflection, memory, and the quiet glow of hope, Michellar’s “The Star” is a moving and beautifully crafted addition to the season.
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