Micae Finds Healing in Honesty with Her Intimate New EP For The Record

Sometimes, the most powerful stories don’t come from a studio, they come from a bedroom, a single microphone, and the quiet ache of reflection. Vancouver-based indie folk-rock and folk-pop artist Micae invites listeners into that exact space with her new EP, For The Record, a raw, beautiful collection that turns heartbreak into something deeply human.

Micae, who’s not only a singer-songwriter but also a music therapist, has always understood the emotional power of sound. Her songs are delicate yet fearless—an exploration of grief, tenderness, and self-understanding wrapped in the warm textures of guitar and voice. And with For The Record, she takes that understanding to its most personal place yet.

The EP was born from grief after a love that never had the chance to bloom. “It ended before it really started,” she reflects, and that unfinished story became the emotional core of this project. Each track feels like a page torn from a journal, a confession, a release, a reckoning. Through songwriting, Micae began to find peace with her pain, acknowledging that not all endings come with closure.

Recorded live in her bedroom alongside long-time friends Matt DeSimone (guitar) and Jadhé (production), For The Record captures an authenticity that’s impossible to fake. With a single mic placed in the middle of the room, the songs breathe with intimacy and imperfection. “After a lifetime of chasing perfection to feel worthy of love, it was refreshing to put stock into something that was bound to be imperfect,” Micae shares. “It’s more my own because of it.”

That decision, to choose truth over polish, defines the heart of this EP. The songs feel spontaneous and unfiltered, each strum and breath revealing something real. It’s not about flawless production; it’s about connection. Micae’s voice drifts through the melodies like a diary entry set to music, allowing listeners to sit beside her in those quiet, reflective moments.

There’s something timeless about For The Record. It’s the kind of project that feels both comforting and cathartic, a soundtrack for anyone who’s ever tried to make sense of loss, love, and the space between. It reminds us that healing doesn’t always come neatly wrapped. Sometimes, it comes through cracked voices, one-take recordings, and the courage to simply tell your truth.

In For The Record, Micae doesn’t just document her grief, she transforms it. And in doing so, she gives the rest of us permission to feel, to fall apart a little, and to find beauty in the mess.

It’s not just music. It’s a moment of quiet honesty, a girl, her guitar, and a story that lingers long after the last note fades.