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Miguel Veloso | |
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| Born | Miguel Veloso December 6, 2002 |
| Other names | MICO |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
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| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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| Labels | Columbia Records |
| Website | www |
Miguel Veloso (born December 6, 2002), known professionally as MICO, is a Filipino-Canadian singer-songwriter and musician based in Toronto.
Early life
[edit]Veloso was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario. He developed an interest in music at an early age and began performing and sharing music online during his teenage years.[1]
Career
[edit]MICO began uploading original music and covers online. His early single "Who Do You Love" (2019) was released independently. In 2020, he released his debut EP, 21st Century Heartbreak, followed by second thoughts (2022), the tears we fight (2023), and the afterparty (2023).[2] Veloso first built an audience by performing in Discord servers and on Twitch streams, which contributed to the growth of a large online fanbase and early independent success.[3]
In 2024, MICO released the studio album Internet hometown hero, accompanied by a world tour.[1] The tour sold out multiple venues, resulting in additional shows in North America and Europe.[4]
In August 2025, he signed with Columbia Records.[5] Veloso is credited under his birth name for contributing vocals to Epic: The Musical, a serialized musical project inspired by The Odyssey [6] [7]
Musical style and influences
[edit]MICO's music combines elements of indie pop, pop punk, and alternative rock. He draws inspirations from bands such as Marianas Trench and 5 Seconds of Summer.[2]
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
[edit]- Internet hometown hero (2024)
Extended plays
[edit]- 21st Century Heartbreak (2020)
- second thoughts (2022)
- the tears we fight (2023)
- the afterparty (2023)
Singles
[edit]- "cut my hair" (2022)
- "deserve this" (2024)
- "Ever After (feat. eaJ)" (2025)
- "Parasite" (with Haiden Henderson) (2025)
Credits
[edit]- Epic: The Wisdom Saga (as Telemachus; 2024) – vocals in the musical[6][8][9]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Martinez, Gavin (April 3, 2025). "Fil‑Canadian artist Mico hits career high with new music". Inquirer.net. Retrieved November 15, 2025.
- ^ a b Carbonilla, Hans (June 26, 2024). "Fil-Canadian pop-punk artist Mico announces 2024 US tour". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 20, 2025.
- ^ "Indie pop punk musician MICO performs back to back nights at Le Studio TD". The Montrealer. August 20, 2025. Retrieved November 15, 2025.
- ^ Gujja, Aadya (December 2, 2024). "From Isolated Bedrooms to Sold‑out Venues, MICO is a Rising Pop‑Rock Sensation". WHRB. Retrieved November 15, 2025.
- ^ "MICO signs with Columbia Records". ROSTR. August 21, 2025. Retrieved October 20, 2025.
- ^ a b "Miguel Veloso – EPIC: The Musical Wiki". EpicTheMusical Wiki. Retrieved October 20, 2025.
- ^ "Album Review: EPIC: The Musical's Wisdom Saga". Brig Newspaper. August 30, 2024. Retrieved October 20, 2025.
- ^ Veloso, Miguel (August 9, 2024). "Miguel Veloso on Instagram: "Excited to share my role as Telemachus in EPIC: The Wisdom Saga! Can't wait for everyone to hear it 🎶"". Instagram. Retrieved November 15, 2025.
- ^ Veloso, Miguel (August 23, 2024). "Miguel Veloso on Instagram: "Recording continues for EPIC: The Wisdom Saga – proud to be part of this project"". Instagram. Retrieved November 15, 2025.
External links
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