WHAT IT IS: “Scared to Start,” Michael Marcagi’s breakout single, pushed his TikTok view counts into the millions and became his debut entry on the Hot 100. On 2/9, the buzzing, Cincinnati-based singer-songwriter made his Warner Records debut with American Romance, which highlights the timeless sound and emotive truth-telling that has made Marcagi’s music so immediately compelling. Using folk and bluegrass instrumentation, cavernous rock drums and luxuriant vocal harmonies, Marcagi makes music for listeners who prize specificity and sophistication in songwriting.
ALBUM: American Romance (EP)
RELEASE DATE: 2/9
SINGLE: “Scared to Start”
TV: Seth Meyer
LIVE: N.A. headline tour kicks off 8/23
INTERNET: 17m+ monthly Spotify listeners; “Scared to Start” has 1.2b+ views and 800k+ creates on TikTok, 338m+ views on Instagram and 11m+ views on YouTube
RADIO: “Scared to Start” hit Top 5 at AAA, Top 10 at Alternative, Top 10 at Hot AC
PRESS: SPIN, Holler, FLAUNT, more
BOOKING: Joe Atamian & Geoff Meal/Wasserman
PUBLISHING: Sony Music Publishing
MANAGEMENT: Alex Brahl & Andrew Marcagi/7s Management