Hailing from Kansas City, Miki P is a Midwest born musician writing songs and creating art that reflects her inner world. Constantly refining and honing her craft, Miki has been dedicated to her trade from a young age and has been performing professionally for over a decade. Miki’s message resonates loud and clear to people from all walks of life through her imaginative, melodic, and confessionally honest songwriting.
Listeners have referred to Miki’s sound as a nod to 70s rock songstresses such as Carole King, Stevie Nicks, and Karen Carpenter, combined with 90s-00s pop sensibilities spanning artists like Alanis Morissette, The Cranberries, and Sheryl Crow. These influences are strewn through her own music, creating a strong foundation to which she can share her own feelings and view of the world throughout her songs.
Filmmaker Jennifer Kirby dives into Miki’s story, documenting her artistic expression and optimistic outlook on life.
James Carter with You Found Music features Miki P, getting to know her through a Q&A format.
Miki’s band The Swallowtails enters the NPR Tiny desk Contest performing their original song “Perepective.”
Miki is not only able to share her life experiences through her voice & lyrics but also through every instrument she performs on. An inspired musician and multi-instrumentalist, Miki can play guitar, drums, piano, bass, and ukulele.
“Performing in so many different capacities, her depth and understanding of the world blends eloquently into her music and story. She’s also toured regionally and nationally as a part of different projects.”
