MICO is a Filipino-Canadian alt-pop-rock singer, songwriter, and producer from Toronto known for confessional lyrics and a genre-blending sound that combines pop-punk, indie pop, alternative rock, hyperpop, and modern guitar-driven pop. Born Miguel Veloso, he built an early audience through Discord performances, TikTok, and independently released music before breaking through with “cut my hair,” which became a Canadian radio hit. Releases including 21st Century Heartbreak, second thoughts, the tears we fight, and Internet hometown hero expanded his following with songs such as “lie lie lie,” “m.i.a.,” “HOMESICK,” “Senses,” “TV,” “glhf<3,” and “Idontwannaknowyou!” After signing with Columbia Records, MICO released his debut full-length album When the lights turn on, featuring “DREAMBOY,” “Like you mean it,” “Do it all again,” “WHY ARE YOU HERE,” and “Your favorite flowers.”
