- Mip
- Mip Power Trio
ABOUT MIP
Mip (any/all) is a genre smashing art rocker who writes music that is both visceral and thought provoking. She seamlessly blends Americana songwriting influences with punk rock energy, a sound described as “raw and wild” by Roots Music Canada.
In 2009, Mip flew into Toronto – alone- with a suitcase and 2 guitars determined to prove that a small town kid from Northern BC could show the city a thing or two about rock’n’roll. Within less than a year she had formed the Mip Power Trio, a high energy eclectic underground rock n roll band that champions life’s whimsy and absurdity. They have been deemed ‘Toronto’s best kept secret’ by loyal fans.
With the Mip Power Trio, Mip has independently recorded and released two albums: Haggard & Bedraggled (2013) and Half Pint Full Heart (2015). The band released their most recent single, ‘My Midnight’ in September 2020. The year 2023 was a busy one for the band, starting off strong with a packed double EP release party for “Caught in Between” EP and “Jacked” EP. They also recorded 2 new singles – a cover of “Too Bad” (Doug & the Slugs) for independent radio and a version of original song “Hit the Road.”
From dingy dive bars to remote festivals, Mip has a rich performance history including 4 Western Canadian Tours with the Mip Power Trio and a variety of gigs independently or in collaboration with other artists. Some notable shows to date include headlining at the Smithers Midsummer Festival’s for their 40th Anniversary, Edge of the World Festival (Tlell BC), ArtsWells Festival (Wells BC), and the Opera House (Toronto ON). In September 2019 Mip also made her debut as an international touring artist when she traveled to Eutin, Germany to back-up Toronto vocal powerhouse Chloe Watkinson.
While Mip spends the majority of time on her own musical endeavors, one can also find her performing a variety of instruments as part of The Supervoids (bass), Second Wife (drums), the Mark Perry Band (harmony vocals), Chloe Watkinson (bass). She also enjoys sharing her love of music with students of all ages as a music teacher.
When Mip is not making music she is probably working on a visual art project under her art & design banner, My Peartree Media. Working as an independent musician she has designed multiple promotional materials as well as album covers and logos. She also finds a certain inner calm when working on paintings and sketches, not to mention the web comic she “might actually write someday.”
Rest assured, no matter where you see Mip, or in what format, you will be delighted by her quirky personality, musical energy, and artistic vision.
ABOUT THE MIP POWER TRIO
Fronted by genre smashing art rocker, Mip, the Mip Power Trio has developed a “raw and wild” eclectic underground rock n roll sound that champions life’s whimsy and absurdity. Mip’s songwriting has been deemed “witty, cutting, astute and quirky” blending Americana influences with punk energy. Through years of playing dive bars and remote music festivals the band has earned a reputation amongst loyal fans who hail them as Toronto’s best kept secret.
The Mip Power Trio formed in 2010 less than a year after Mip landed in Toronto, alone, with a suitcase and 2 guitars determined to prove that a small town kid from rural northwestern BC could show the city a thing or two about how to wail. After scouring open mics and punk havens she joined forces with bassist Greg Kowalczyk and drummer Devin Jannetta. The trio embodies a punchy rock n roll pastiche that could loosely be described as Janis Joplin fronting 90s Green Day with the lyrical spirit of early Springsteen.
The year 2023 was a busy one for the band, starting off strong with a packed double EP release party for “Caught in Between” EP and “Jacked” EP. They also recorded 2 new singles – a cover of “Too Bad” (Doug & the Slugs) for independent radio and a version of original song “Hit the Road.” In October the trio went back into the studio to begin recording a new record with the intention to start releasing tracks in mid-late 2024.
Previous album releases for the band include “Haggard & Bedraggled” LP in 2013 and “Half Pint Full Heart” LP in 2015. The latter was produced by Ian McGettigan (Thrush Hermit).
Touring Canada is also back on the Mip Power Trio’s agenda. A 3 week-long tour out west in 2023 saw the trio tackle a mini-tour and 4 festivals including the 40th Annual Midsummer Music Festival in Mip’s hometown of Smithers. Since 2011 they’ve put 6 tours and countless shows under their belt with no intention of slowing down.
Rest assured, momentum is building for the Mip Power Trio and their unapologetic fusion of wit, energy, and raw musical prowess will bring out your inner wild child.