John Michie is a songwriter and guitarist based in the North of England, with a passion for indie rock, psych, and ambient music. He has released music as part of The JMC, The Roundlakes, and under the name MICHIE, along with numerous collaborations.

In recent years, John has increasingly focused on the behind-the-scenes aspects of the music industry. He is a co-founder and writer for UpToHearMusic, a highly-regarded blog consistently ranked as one of the top-quality outlets on Submithub since its inception. Additionally, John has managed PR campaigns for fellow artists, using his expertise to elevate their work, and has hosted radio shows for InYourEarsMusic.