Michael Marcagi

Michael Marcagi
Marcagi in 2024
Background information
Born	Cincinnati, Ohio, US
Genres	Americana alternative [1]
Years active	2023–present
Labels	Warner

Michael Marcagi is an American singer-songwriter from Cincinnati, Ohio. ^[2]

Early life and education

Marcagi was raised in the suburbs of Cincinnati and attended Anderson High School. In 2014, he graduated from Thomas More University (then known as Thomas More College), where he played collegiate golf. ^{[3] [4] [5]}

Career

Prior to his solo career, Marcagi performed in a band called the Heavy Hours. ^[6]

Marcagi released his solo debut single, "The Other Side", in December 2023. The following month, he announced he had signed to Warner Records and released a second single, "Scared to Start". ^[7] Aided by popularity on TikTok, "Scared to Start" marked Marcagi's first entry on the Billboard Hot 100. Both singles were included on Marcagi's debut EP, American Romance, released in February 2024. ^[8]

Discography

Extended plays

List of extended plays, with selected details

Title	Details	Peak chart positions
		US [9]	CAN [10]
American Romance	Released: February 8, 2024 Format: Digital download Label: Warner	195	70

Singles

List of singles with selected chart positions and certifications

Title	Year	Peak chart positions										Certifications	Album
		US [11]	AUS [12]	CAN [13]	IRE [14]	NZ [15]	NOR [16]	SWE [17]	SWI [18]	UK [19]	WW [20]
"The Other Side"	2023	—	—	—	84	—	—	—	—	—	—		American Romance
"Scared to Start"	2024	54	12	20	4	13	13	19	16	9	35	ARIA: 3× Platinum [21] BPI: Platinum [22] IFPI SWI: Gold [23] MC: 4× Platinum [24] RMNZ: 2× Platinum [25]
"Good Enough" [26]		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		Non-album singles
"Keep Me Honest" [27]		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Midwest Kid" [28]	2025	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

References

1. Shapiro, Brooke. "Michael Marcagi: The Other Side". Fashionably Early. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
2. n.a. "About". Michael Marcagi. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
3. Turer, Adam. "TMC golfer closes out senior season on top". Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
4. Hardin, Marc. "Ex-Moeller standout Lykins leads in Met qualifying". Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
5. n.a. "PAC Men's Golfer of the Week". Presidents' Athletic Conference. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
6. Moor, Ashley. "Cincinnati Native Michael Marcagi Releases Debut EP with Warner Records". CityBeat. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
7. Coffey, Cailean. "GoldenPlec". Michael Marcagi – Interview. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
8. Zellner, Xander. "Hot 100 First-Timers: Michael Marcagi Arrives With Breakthrough Solo Single 'Scared to Start'". Billboard. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
9. "Billboard 200: Week of April 20, 2024". Billboard . Retrieved April 16, 2024.
10. "Billboard Canadian Albums: Week of April 20, 2024". Billboard . Retrieved April 16, 2024.
11. "Billboard Hot 100: Week of April 20, 2024". Billboard . Retrieved April 16, 2024.
12. "ARIA Top 50 Singles for week of 25 March 2024". Australian Recording Industry Association. March 25, 2024. Retrieved March 22, 2024.
13. "Billboard Canadian Hot 100 Week of April 20, 2024". Billboard . Retrieved April 16, 2024.
14. "Top 100 Singles, Week Ending 12 April 2024". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
15. "NZ Top 40 Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. April 15, 2024. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
16. "Singel 2024 uke 12". Topplista. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
17. "Veckolista Singlar, vecka 15, 2024". Sverigetopplistan . Retrieved April 12, 2024.
18. "Michael Marcagi – Scared to Start". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
19. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company . Retrieved March 29, 2024.
20. "Billboard Global 200 – Week of April 20, 2024". Billboard . Retrieved April 16, 2024.
21. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2024 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association . Retrieved October 15, 2024.
22. "British certifications – Michael Marcagi". British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved August 30, 2024.Type Michael Marcagi in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
23. "The Official Swiss Charts and Music Community: Awards (Michael Marcagi)". IFPI Switzerland. Hung Medien. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
24. "Canadian certifications – Michael Marcagi". Music Canada . Retrieved January 11, 2025.
25. "New Zealand single certifications – Michael Marcagi". Radioscope. Retrieved January 11, 2025.Type Michael Marcagi in the "Search:" field.
26. "Michael Marcagi Drops New Single "Good Enough"". Broadway World. October 25, 2024. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
27. "Michael Marcagi Unveils New Single "Keep Me Honest"". Broadway World. December 13, 2024. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
28. "Michael Marcagi Kicks Off 2025 With New Single 'Midwest Kid'". Broadway World. January 17, 2025. Retrieved January 20, 2025.