MICO (singer)

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] Veloso is of Filipino descent.^[2]

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's 2022 single "cut my hair" became a top-20 radio hit in Canada.^[4]

Veloso began by performing in Discord servers and on Twitch streams, which contributed to the growth of a large online fanbase and early independent success.^[5]

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.^[6] Veloso 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^[7][8]

In August 2025, he signed with Columbia Records.^[9] MICO also performed at Lollapalooza Berlin.^[10][11] A deluxe edition of Internet hometown hero, titled Internet hometown hero (+DLC), was released in May 2025.^[1][12]

In 2026, MICO was nominated for the Juno Award for Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year^[13][14][15] On January 31st, he performed at Grammy House during Grammy Week.^[16]

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]

• 2026 – Juno Award: Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year (nominee)^[13][14][15]

• Epic: The Wisdom Saga (as Telemachus; 2024) – vocals in the musical^[7][8]