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Mico (singer)

Jose Miguel Veloso, known professionally as Mico, is a Canadian singer-songwriter and musician from Toronto. He initially grew a fanbase online through Discord and Twitch, breaking out commercially with his 2022 single "cut my hair", which became a top-30 radio hit in Canada. In 2025, he signed with Columbia Records following a string of independent extended plays.

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

(2002-12-06) December 6, 2002
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 from Toronto. He initially grew a fanbase online through Discord and Twitch, breaking out commercially with his 2022 single "cut my hair", which became a top-30 radio hit in Canada. In 2025, he signed with Columbia Records following a string of independent extended plays.

Veloso released his debut studio album, When the lights turn on, in 2026, which charted on the US Billboard Top Album Sales and Vinyl Albums charts.

Early life

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

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

Cover art for "cut my hair" (2022) source ↗

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 Odyssey89

Cover art for Internet hometown hero (2024) source ↗

A deluxe edition of Internet hometown hero, titled Internet hometown hero (+DLC), was released in May 2025.110 Mico also performed at Lollapalooza Berlin in July 2025.1112 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 Year141516 On January 31st, he performed at Grammy House during Grammy Week.17

In March 2026, Mico released TRIO, a limited-edition vinyl EP compiling the singles "Parasite", "Without Me", and "Ever After". The EP was released exclusively on vinyl through Mico's official store.18

In May 2026, Mico announced his debut album, titled When the lights turn on, released on June 26, 2026, preceded by the singles "DREAMBOY", "Like you mean it", and "Do it all again".1920 He later announced the Running from a Feeling Tour, covering dates across the United States, Asia, and Australia.2122

Cover art for When the lights turn on (2026) source ↗

In July 2026, Mico performed at FIFA Fan Festival events for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, appearing at the Vancouver Park Stage on July 3 and at Fort York National Historic Site in Toronto on July 5.23242526

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.34

Discography

Mico discography
Studio albums1
EPs11
Singles34

Studio albums

List of studio albums, with selected details
Title Details
When the lights turn on

Extended plays

List of extended plays, with selected details
Title EP details
21st century heartbreak
  • Released: July 30, 2020
  • Formats: streaming
second thoughts
  • Released: June 30, 2022
  • Formats: streaming
the tears we fight
  • Released: September 13, 2023
  • Formats: streaming, vinyl
the afterparty
  • Released: December 6, 2023
  • Formats: streaming
Internet hometown hero
  • Released: October 25, 2024
  • Formats: streaming, CD
Internet hometown hero (offline)
  • Released: March 7, 2025
  • Formats: streaming
Internet hometown hero (+DLC)
  • Released: May 2, 2025
  • Formats: streaming
TRIO
  • Released: March 4, 2026
  • Formats: vinyl
List of extended plays as featured artist, with selected details
Title EP details
EPIC: The Ocean Saga
(Jorge Rivera-Herrans & Cast of EPIC: The Musical)
  • Released: December 25, 2023
  • Formats: streaming, CD, vinyl
  • Notes: Credited as Miguel Veloso; featured on "Keep Your Friends Close"
EPIC: The Wisdom Saga
(Jorge Rivera-Herrans & Cast of EPIC: The Musical)
  • Released: August 30, 2024
  • Formats: streaming, CD, vinyl
  • Notes: Credited as Miguel Veloso; featured on "Legendary", "Little Wolf", and "We'll Be Fine"
EPIC: The Ithaca Saga
(Jorge Rivera-Herrans & Cast of EPIC: The Musical)
  • Released: December 25, 2024
  • Formats: streaming, CD, vinyl
  • Notes: Credited as Miguel Veloso; featured on "Odysseus" and "I Can't Help but Wonder"

Singles

List of singles, showing year released and album name
Title Year Album Notes
"Who Do You Love" 2019 Non-album single Independent release
"cut my hair" 2022 Non-album single
"lie lie lie" second thoughts
"m.i.a." 2023 the tears we fight
"bad note"
"bruise my face"
"prove me wrong"
"maybe i'm the problem now"
"treat your friends" the afterparty
"HOMESICK" 2024 Internet hometown hero
"Deserve this"
"glhf<3"
"Idontwannaknowyou!"
"I'd hate to be my friend" 2025 Internet hometown hero (+DLC) 27
"Senses"
"Ever After"
(feat. eaJ) 		2025 TRIO 102829
"Parasite"
(with Haiden Henderson)
"Without Me"
"DREAMBOY" 2026 When the lights turn on
"Like You Mean It"
"Do It All Again"
List of singles as featured artist, showing year released
Title Year Notes
"Reality"
(not Robert Barnes and Fndme. featuring MICO) 		2019
"Iris (Remix)"
(not Robert Barnes and Fndme. featuring MICO) 		2020
"Ride"
(David Alexander featuring MICO)
"motivation"
(TruePilot featuring MICO)
"caved in"
(outset and S0phearak featuring MICO)
"stay"
(fcj and Ok2222 featuring MICO) 		2021
"DANCE WITH ME"
(SNEAKER KIDS featuring MICO)
"Cross the Room"
(Sweeney featuring MICO) 		2022
"panic marina"
(acho featuring MICO)
"complicated"
(Vurb and acho featuring MICO)
"Do Better"
(Dolo Tonight featuring MICO) 		2023 30
"OFF BAT"
(Atwood featuring MICO)
"close 2 me"
(fcj and Ok2222 featuring MICO) 		2025

Charts

Albums

Title Details Peak chart positions
US
Sales 		US
Vinyl
When the lights turn on 2931 2332

Singles

Title Details Peak chart positions
CAN
Rock
"cut my hair"
  • Released: November 21, 2022
  • Format: radio
 293334

Tours

Headlining

  • The Fantasy Tour (2023)35
  • Cancel Your Plans Tour (2024)36
  • Internet Hometown Hero World Tour (2024–2025)110
  • Running From A Feeling Tour (2026)213738

Supporting

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result
2026 Juno Awards Juno Award for Breakthrough Artist or Group of the Year Mico Nominated141516

Credits

References

References

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