Michellar's 'The Star' glows with holiday warmth and human tenderness

Michellar’s new single 'The Star' arrives like a soft breath against a frosted window, offering a gentle, luminous reminder of why winter songs matter in the first place. Instead of leaning into the bombast and glitter that so often dominate seasonal releases, she opts for a fireside confession wrapped in nostalgia, memory, and the soft ache of years gone by.

Crafted once again in collaboration with producer Toby Wilson, the track feels like the tender heart of their long-distance creative partnership. Wilson’s understated production frames Michellar’s voice with care, letting her melody shimmer without ever crowding it. Her songwriting leans into that timeless folk glow, where a small gesture can bloom into something universal.

Her storytelling stands at the centre. You can hear the weight of remembered Decembers in every line: rooms once crowded with familiar laughter, the quiet hush that settles after loved ones go home, and the way the season seems to hold both joy and melancholy in equal measure. Michellar captures that delicate emotional drift with disarming sincerity. Rather than chasing the spectacle of the season, she focuses on the warmth that flickers even when the world feels unsteady.

'The Star' also marks a significant chapter in what has been an unbelievably prolific year for her. Writing 82 songs in a single stretch is astonishing enough, but what’s more impressive is how grounded this release feels. Nothing is rushed. Nothing feels forced. It’s the sound of an artist who trusts her instinct and honours the stories that arrive at her door.

As holiday releases flood the landscape, 'The Star' stands apart by being quietly human. Michellar writes like someone who understands the magic of small things; such as a light in the window, a memory resurfacing, and the moment you realise that feeling “complete” often takes nothing more than someone beside you.

It’s a tender addition to her growing catalogue, and a reminder that sometimes the brightest songs of the season are the ones that whisper.