Michael Lyon connects hope, history, and voting on “Better Future”
Michael Lyon’s latest track, “Better Future,” is an optimistic indie folk song rooted in the idea that people can help shape what’s next. “Better Future“ is about civic participation, presenting voting as a way for Americans to help determine the country’s direction and explicitly urging people to vote in the
On “Rising Up,” Michael Lyon turns civic feeling into quiet, powerful folk music
With quiet force, Michael Lyon steps into the current moment on his new folk release, “Rising Up,” a song that asks what it truly means to live with purpose as a person and as a nation. Lyon gets straight to the point of his intention. The song sets civic engagement
Michael Lyon delivers a stark reflection on conflict with “Why Wage War”
Michael Lyon returns with “Why Wage War,” a dynamic singer/songwriter track that honestly but judiciously addresses one of the biggest global issues. The opening serves as a contemplative protest piece, describing Lyon as a voice willing to dissent against prevailing narratives while also striving to advance a reincorporation of our
Michael Lyon delivers a modern folk call for unity and hope in “Heart And Soul”
Michael Lyon’s new single, “Heart And Soul,” is an alternative-folk song about the crossroads America faces today. The lyrics contrast the bright ideas of freedom and democracy that shaped Lyon’s childhood with stark truths about a country growing more polarized. It accomplishes this through mindful writing and impactful telling. It
Michael Lyon confronts fear and opposition in “Standing In The Breach”
Michael Lyon’s “Standing In The Breach“ is a song of joy, but one born of disbelief, terror, and more alarm. It’s set to an alternative folk tune and shows what Lyon thinks of a country that is rapidly changing, one that he sees losing the values he once thought defined
Michael Lyon releases an anthem for America’s soul with “Say It Ain’t So”
Michael Lyon has decided to speak up with his latest single, “Say It Ain’t So.” This song barrels through with the urgency of raw rock ‘n’ roll and a citizen’s resolve not to sit back and watch democracy slip away into the ether. The song begins with an urgency that
