General 3 — Mikey Jose

MIKEY JOSE

If someone could live in the soul-filled intersection of R&B, gospel, folk, and pop, that’s likely where Mikey would make his home. In fact, it is the space between genres, fields, and environments where Mikey has found comfort. His church-influenced, science-immersed, art-filled, culturally-overlapping background has provided him with a unique perspective on the world, informing his mantra: music is medicine.

Drawing comparisons to soulful heavy-hitters like Stevie Wonder, Allen Stone and Leon Bridges, Mikey has crafted his own sonic signature featuring intentional melodies and lyrics that reflect the unique complexities of existing in the 21st century. This is best exemplified by his recent sophomore EP, ‘beautiful life’, released in May 2024. Mikey’s pen has touched songs that have streamed a combined 5 million+ times over his short tenure releasing music.

Mikey‘s live shows pack a punch of powerful vocals and high energy, most recently exhibited on his 2023 mini tour across Canada and Japan’s major hubs. He has opened for Lawrence, Mamas Gun, and Giacomo Turra, and has "brought the house down" at local and international music festivals, such as Rifflandia and NXNE (Virgin Radio Vancouver).

Mikey is also a PhD Candidate pursuing research in music neuroscience and teaches university-level psychology.

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‘just the same’ is the lead single off a concept EP titled ‘beautiful life’, which explores existentialism and the idea that the fleeting nature of life is what gives it meaning. ‘just the same’ is about loving someone through the grief of losing them.

‘quarterlife’ is exactly what it sounds like: a quarter-life crisis anthem for the modern young adult. Sprinkled with self-deprecating insecurities from my own life, my hope is to reveal the reality that everyone feels stuck or behind no matter what stage of life they're in. Despite that fact, we’ll be alright! Featured on CBC Radio (Canada), BeatThisPH (Philippines), SoHo Radio (UK).

‘Making it Right’ is your new favourite feel-good therapy tune. Features Harrison Finks, Mikey Jose, and Augie Bello. Featured on Spotify editorial playlists: ‘Retro Pop’, ‘Ready for the Day’, ‘NuFunk’.

The ‘Hindsight’ EP is the soundtrack to my undergraduate years and a reflection of who I am from the surface to my core. It is a personal journal of the things that I've gone through, learned, and hope for as I look towards my own future.

Though the concept of HINDSIGHT came to me two years ago, the EP title and the songs themselves take on a whole new meaning in the context of a rapidly changing world. Initially inspired by the concept that "Hindsight is 2020", I have come to realize that, rather, 2020 is hindsight. That is, this year has truly changed the way we view the world and has redefined normality forever. By looking behind us and confronting where we came from to celebrate the blessings and acknowledge our errors, we are able to move forward with clearer vision.