Michael Hughes Watson | |
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![]() Watson in 2019 | |
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Genres | Pop, Indie pop, Lofi pop, Contemporary Christian |
Years active | 2018-present |
Labels | Independent |
Member of | Lag Season |
Formerly of | Above the Golden State |
Michael Hughes Watson is a Christian pop music artist from Portland, Oregon. [1] He is the lead vocalist of the Christian indie rock band Above the Golden State, active from 2007-2014, [1] and one half of the indie folk duo Lag Season. He released his debut extended play, Here, on January 26, 2018. [2] It was preceded by another extended play, Wait, released May 17, 2019, [1] which was followed by the albums Life & Good | Death & Evil on November 20, 2020. [3] On November 27, 2020, he released an extended play titled the Dayspring EP. It included three traditional Christmas hymns and one original song, "Smoke in the Wind". [4] It as followed by Feeling on April 9, 2021. [5] In addition to being a music artist, he is also a pastor. [6]
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Life & Good | Death & Evil |
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Feeling |
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Here |
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Wait |
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Purify My Heart 2 |
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Dayspring |
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"Smoke in the Wind" | 2019 |
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"O Come, O Come Emmanuel" |
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"O for a Thousand Tongues" | 2020 |
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Preseason |
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"Danny Boy" | 2024 |
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"Graves Into Gardens" |
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"Surrendered" |
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"Silence Our Enemy" |
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"IWALY" |
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"The Pain in Healing (Look to You)" |
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