Buzzworthy indie rock artist Michigander, the sonic alter ego of Michigan native Jason Singer, will be heading out on a 21-date spring headlining tour in support of his fourth EP, It Will Never Be The Same, out later this month.

Stories From The 78 Caught Up with Singer right before a gig in Colorado to talk about life at Lolla, new music, and improving oneself.

It Will Never Be The Same features the new single “Superglue,” along with current radio hit “Stay Out Of It,” which peaked at #5 at Triple A radio, as well as “In My Head” with Manchester Orchestra and “The Other Way.” The 6-song collection, produced and mixed by Tony Hoffer (Beck, Phoenix, M83), mastered by Dave Cooley (Spoon, Jimmy Eat World, Paramore), and recorded at L.A.’s Sunset Sound (with the exception of “In My Head” produced by Andy Hull and Robert McDowell of Manchester Orchestra), marks a creative transformation for Singer.

The now Nashville-based singer, songwriter, producer, and guitarist worked with co-writers for the first time in the studio such as Shawn McConnell (Tim McGraw, Little Big Town, Brad Paisley), Danen Reed Rector (Charlotte Sands, James Droll), and Chris Carrabba (Dashboard Confessional).

These transitions are evident on It Will Never Be The Same through songs that ruminate on the trials of early adulthood and, stamped with Michigander’s trademark optimism, offer encouragement to take a sometimes necessary leap of faith for the sake of moving forward.

Singer and his bandmates – Aaron Senor (drums), Jake LeMond (guitar), and Connor Robertson (bass) – will bring their energetic live show across the country on the It Will Never Be The Same Tour featuring special guest Abby Holliday, which stops locally in Chicago on Friday, April 14 at Lincoln Hall.

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