Michael Austin Cera, born June 7 1988 in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, is a Canadian singer who began his music career in the mid‑2010s after a long acting career. He first released the single "Best I Can" on 25 September 2017, followed by a duet version featuring Sharon Van Etten on the same date, establishing his presence in the folk‑rock scene. In 2014, Michael Austin Cera released his debut studio album True That on 8 August, which contained 19 original tracks and covers of Roderick Falconer and Blaze Foley; the album showcased his lo‑fi indie folk style and was distributed through his Bandcamp page. Michael Austin Cera’s songwriting has appeared on the soundtrack of Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) and he contributed mandolin and backing vocals to Weezer’s "Hang On" from Hurley (2010). He has toured as a bassist with the indie rock supergroup Mister Heavenly and has collaborated with Canadian musician Alden Penner on the track "Meditate" (2015). The single "Best I Can" earned a nomination for Best Song in a Documentary at the 2017 Critics’ Choice Documentary Awards. Michael Austin Cera’s work continues to be released and performed, maintaining a steady presence in the Canadian folk‑rock landscape.
