Michael McArthur’s sophomore full-length album, ‘Milky Stars’ is available now. LISTEN HERE!
“Winding River” is a blissful dreamy folk tune, gently burnished by subtle synth lines and soulful guitar melodies. McArthur sweeps you away on the titular winding river, leaving you awash in pastoral instrumentation and fervent lyricism. - Under the Radar
“Lady Luck” combines the slow groove of a folk/rock song with McArthur’s lyrics and timeless vocals. It’s simple, like McArthur said, but that’s what makes its sentiment so universal. He said he wrote the song during the pandemic – a time when waves of luck felt few and far between. And if “Lady Luck” is any indication, Milky Stars is sure to be a must-listen album. - Sarah Maninger, Lightning 100
‘Run Around’ is one of those songs that will shine brightly in the imaginations of many listeners that fall under its spell; a raw slice of bluesy country soul that brings to mind Stanley Road-era Paul Weller with the emotional weight of Colin Blunstone and the playfulness of Leon Russell. McArthur’s fresh take on 60s soul and R&B slots in neatly alongside contemporaries like Marcus King, Anderson East and Lukas Nelson. - Holler
This truly is a pretty amazing record. Surprisingly so. There is a level to which I expect any record that is going to be competitive in the marketplace will rise to. This record exceeded them. Not surprised it’s good, but greatly impressed with the depth of the songwriting, the production, the arrangements. - Jack Barton, JBE
Michael McArthur’s “Lady Luck” evokes the spirit of The Allman Brothers and Gov’t Mule, channeled through Drew Smithers’ (Marcus King Band) excellent slide work, and Michael’s exceptional songwriting. Crisp and tight, the track pulls the best of the past, updated with the talent and production values of today. - Andre de Channes, KRSH
Why not try your luck with an emerging artist who really crosses a lot of stylistic boundaries? Michael McArthur has a big hook and a great groove that is sure to grab some attention...plus he’s on the road all summer! - Brad Savage, WAPS
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