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Filipino-Canadian singer-songwriter
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Miguel Veloso (born December 6, 2002), known professionally as MICO, is a Filipino-Canadian singer-songwriter and musician based in Toronto.
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- Singer-songwriter
- Musician
Miguel Veloso | |
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 MICO performing in Indianapolis in 2025 | |
| Born | Miguel Veloso December 6, 2002 |
| Other names | MICO |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
| Musical career | |
| Origin | Toronto, Canada |
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| Website | www |
Early life
Career
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).[3] 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.[4]
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.[5] Veloso is also credited under his birth name for contributing vocals to Epic: The Musical, a serialized musical project inspired by The Odyssey[6]
In August 2025, he signed with Columbia Records.[7]
In 2026, MICO was nominated for the Juno Award for Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year.[8][9][10] On January 31st, he performed at Grammy House during Grammy Week.[11]
Musical style and influences
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][3]
Discography
| Title | Type | Year |
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| Internet hometown hero | Album | 2024 |
| 21st Century Heartbreak | EP | 2020 |
| second thoughts | EP | 2022 |
| the tears we fight | EP | 2023 |
| the afterparty | EP | 2023 |
| "cut my hair" | Single | 2022 |
| "deserve this" | Single | 2024 |
| "Ever After (feat. eaJ)"[12] | Single | 2025 |
| "Parasite" (with Haiden Henderson) | Single | 2025 |
| "Without Me" | Single | 2025 |
Awards and nominations
- 2026 – Juno Award: Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year (nominee)[8][9][10]
Credits
- Epic: The Wisdom Saga (as Telemachus; 2024) – vocals in the musical[13][14]
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