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Mico
Mico singing something in a microphone
Mico performing in Indianapolis in 2025
Born
Jose Miguel Veloso

(2002-12-06) December 6, 2002 (age 23)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • Musician
Years active2019–present
Musical career
OriginToronto, Canada
Genres
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Guitar
Labels
Websitewww.micotoronto.com

Jose Miguel Veloso (born December 6, 2002), known professionally as Mico (stylized in all caps), is a Canadian singer-songwriter and musician based in Toronto.

Early life

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Jose Miguel Veloso, who would later be known as Mico as a musician, 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] He attended Mayfield Secondary School in Caledon, Ontario.[2] Mico is of Filipino descent.[3]

Career

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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).[4]

Mico's 2022 single "cut my hair" became a top-20 radio hit in Canada.[5]

Mico began by performing in Discord servers and on Twitch streams, which contributed to the growth of a large online fanbase and early independent success.[6]

In 2024, Mico released the EP Internet hometown hero, accompanied by a world tour.[1] The tour sold out multiple venues, resulting in additional shows in North America and Europe.[7] Mico is also credited under his birth name for playing the role of Telemachus in Epic: The Musical, a serialized musical project inspired by The Odyssey[8][9]

A deluxe edition of Internet hometown hero, titled Internet hometown hero (+DLC), was released in May 2025.[1][10] Mico also performed at Lollapalooza Berlin in July 2025.[11][12] In August 2025, he signed with Columbia Records.[13]

In 2026, Mico was nominated for the Juno Award for Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year[14][15][16] On January 31st, he performed at Grammy House during Grammy Week.[17] In May 2026, Mico announced his debut album, titled When the lights turn on, set for release on June 26, 2026, preceded by the singles "DREAMBOY" and "Like you mean it".[18][19] He later announced the Running from a Feeling Tour, covering dates across the United States, Asia, and Australia.[20][21]

Musical style and influences

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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.[3][4]

Discography

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Studio albums, extended plays, and singles
Title Type Year
21st century heartbreak EP 2020
second thoughts EP 2022
"cut my hair" Single 2022
the tears we fight EP 2023
the afterparty EP 2023
"Deserve this" Single 2024
Internet hometown hero EP 2024
Internet hometown hero (offline) EP 2025
Internet hometown hero (+DLC) EP 2025
"Ever After (feat. eaJ)"[10][22] Single 2025
"Parasite" (with Haiden Henderson) Single 2025
"Without Me" Single 2025
When the lights turn on Album 2026

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Work Result
2026 Juno Awards Juno Award for Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year Mico Nominated[14][15][16]

Credits

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Martinez, Gavin (April 3, 2025). "Fil‑Canadian artist Mico hits career high with new music". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 15, 2025.
  2. ^ Misura, Jordyn. "From High School Gymnasium to North American Tour". Tdot Community. Retrieved April 9, 2026.
  3. ^ a b "Let Fil-Canadian MICO lead the pop-punk resurgence for this generation". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 31, 2026.
  4. ^ a b Carbonilla, Hans (June 26, 2024). "Fil-Canadian pop-punk artist Mico announces 2024 US tour". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on May 18, 2025. Retrieved October 20, 2025.
  5. ^ "25 for 2025 artists to watch". The Digilogue. Archived from the original on January 24, 2026. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
  6. ^ "Indie pop punk musician MICO performs back to back nights at Le Studio TD". The Montrealer. August 20, 2025. Archived from the original on August 20, 2025. Retrieved November 15, 2025.
  7. ^ Gujja, Aadya (December 2, 2024). "From Isolated Bedrooms to Sold‑out Venues, MICO is a Rising Pop‑Rock Sensation". WHRB. Retrieved November 15, 2025.
  8. ^ a b "Album Review: EPIC: The Musical's Wisdom Saga". Brig Newspaper. August 30, 2024. Archived from the original on July 23, 2025. Retrieved October 20, 2025.
  9. ^ a b "Epic: The Musical – Cast". All Musicals. Archived from the original on February 11, 2026. Retrieved April 7, 2026.
  10. ^ a b "Alt-Pop Punk Artist MICO Returns With "Ever After" Featuring eaJ Ahead of Massive Internet Hometown Hero World Tour". That Eric Alper. September 5, 2025. Retrieved April 7, 2026.
  11. ^ "Lollapalooza Berlin 2025". JamBase. Archived from the original on April 8, 2026. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
  12. ^ Böker, Kimberley (July 19, 2025). "Lollapalooza Berlin 2025 – Die Review". Sounds and Books (in German). Retrieved April 6, 2026.
  13. ^ "MICO signs with Columbia Records". ROSTR. August 21, 2025. Archived from the original on January 13, 2026. Retrieved October 20, 2025.
  14. ^ a b Gordon, Holly (January 30, 2026). "Juno Awards 2026 nominees: The complete list". CBC Music. Archived from the original on March 26, 2026. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
  15. ^ a b "Nominees". Juno Awards. Archived from the original on April 3, 2026. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
  16. ^ a b "Justin Bieber and Tate McRae Lead 2026 Juno Award Nominations: Full List". Billboard. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
  17. ^ "Grammy House Goes Golden". National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Archived from the original on March 25, 2026. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
  18. ^ "4 MICO Songs to Get You Ready for His Debut Album". The Honey Pop. May 13, 2026. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
  19. ^ "MICO – Like You Mean It". Prelude Press. May 12, 2026. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
  20. ^ "MICO Announces 2026 International Tour". Exclaim!. Retrieved May 24, 2026.
  21. ^ "MICO Australian Tour 2026". Noise11. May 19, 2026. Retrieved May 24, 2026.
  22. ^ Vigil, Dom (September 5, 2025). "MICO Shares New Single, "Ever After" Featuring eaJ". Prelude Press. Retrieved November 15, 2025.
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