Michael Marcagi

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

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

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	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Flyover State"[29]		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Follows You"[30]		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
"Wish I Never Met You" (with Wesley Schultz)		—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—