Mike McCleary

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Mike McCleary

Alternative Metal, Alternative Rock

Rexius Records

Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada

Mike McCleary

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Mike McCleary – Raw, Dynamic, Cathartic

Canadian alternative rock artist Mike McCleary moves fluidly between genres like rock, skate punk, ska punk, post grunge, funk rock, and alternative metal. Built on over two decades of songwriting and multi-instrumental experience, his music draws from an eclectic creative vision to build a deeply personal sound that lands naturally in modern alternative rock, punk, and post grunge playlists.

Fans of Faith No More, The Jesus Lizard, A Perfect Circle, NOFX, Alkaline Trio, Iron Chic, TOOL, Primus, and Infectious Grooves will find familiar textures alongside a distinctly personal voice. Seamlessly transforming his sound from track to track, Mike’s songs range from funky textures to brass-driven ska hooks, hypnotic riffs, and intricate rhythmic grooves, delving into themes of mental health, identity, and self-acceptance.

His album Weight of the Truth documents a deeply personal mental health journey, while Convenient Facts confronts modern polarization and digital culture. Fallout From Midnight Tides showcases his instrumental side, exploring concept-driven compositions and experimental structures. McCleary has been featured as a participant in the Canadian Songwriters’ Challenge at Northern Lights Festival Boreal and reached the international top 100 in the 7 Notes Challenge.

Now signed to Rexius Records, Mike McCleary is preparing a run of singles followed by a full length album, expanding his sound while staying grounded in honesty, intensity, and human storytelling.