Micah Pueschel

Micah Pueschel is a musician and lead vocalist for the band Iration, known for his contributions to reggae and alternative music. After leading Iration to their first major chart success with the 2007 debut album ‘No Time for Rest,’ which topped the Billboard Reggae Albums Chart, Micah Pueschel has established a multi-decade career as the band’s lead vocalist, guitarist, and primary creative force. Pueschel co-founded Iration in 2004, and through consistent performances of reggae covers in college towns, he helped build a robust grassroots following crucial for developing the band’s live reputation and refining their unique blend of reggae, dub, pop, and rock sounds. This early momentum culminated in the release of the ‘New Roots’ EP in 2006, followed by the critically acclaimed ‘Sample This’ EP in 2008, which debuted as the #3 top-selling reggae album worldwide on iTunes.

Pueschel continued to steer Iration’s commercial and creative trajectory with the 2010 album ‘Time Bomb,’ which also topped the Billboard Reggae Albums Chart and sold over 36,000 copies. The subsequent ‘Fresh Grounds’ EP in 2011 hit #147 on Billboard’s Albums list and secured the #1 spot on the Heatseekers albums list, showcasing the band’s expanding reach. In 2013, Iration’s ‘Automatic’ topped the Billboard Reggae Albums Chart, selling over 8,000 copies in its first week, a feat repeated by ‘Hotting Up’ in 2015. His leadership also saw the 2016 acoustic album ‘Double Up’ reach #2 on the Billboard Reggae Albums chart, demonstrating versatility.

Beyond his significant contributions to Iration, Pueschel has broadened his musical scope through collaborations with artists such as Tropidelic, Claire Wright, and Mihali. His career reflects a sustained commitment to his craft, consistently evolving Iration’s distinctive musical style while cementing his reputation as a formidable talent in the reggae and alternative music landscape.