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M I R Ó U X
OriginSt. Petersburg, Florida, U.S.
Genres
Years active2014–present
Members
  • Jonah Hollander
  • Sebastian Siaca
  • Natalie Depergola
  • Kevin Mendal
Websitehttp://miroux.band

M I R Ó U X is an American indie pop band from St. Petersburg, Florida[1]. The band consists of founding members Jonah Miró Hollander (vocals), Sebastian Siaca (bass) Natalie Depergola (drums) and Kevin Mendal (guitar). Miróux writes, produces, and engineers all their own music. They have released one EP and seven singles.

Miróux have opened up for national and international artist’s like Bon Jovi, Cage The Elephant, The 1975, Capital Cities, Young The Giant, Echosmith, Bad Suns, Andrew McMahon, Bishop Briggs, and many more, solidifying their place as a powerhouse in the music scene.

Band members

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Current members

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  • Jonah Hollander - lead vocals (2015 - present)
  • Sebastian Siaca - bass guitar (2016 - present)
  • Natalie Depergola - drums, percussion (2015-2017, 2023 – present)
  • Kevin Mendal - guitars (2020 - present)

Former members

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  • Jesse Daw - synthesizers, percussion (2018 - 2022)
  • Zack Page - guitars (2016 - 2020)
  • George Leventis - guitars (2016 - 2018)
  • Jeffrey Goodwin - drums, percussion (2020 - 2022)
  • Charles Bianchet - drums, percussion (2017 - 2018)
  • Jonathan Huber - keys (2017 - 2018)
  • Alex Merrill - keys (2016 - 2017)

Band History

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2014: Formation

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Founding member, vocalist Jonah Miró Hollander

Hollander began assembling members for his new project by scouting talented musicians at the prestigious jazz conservatory at Ruth Eckerd Hall[2] in Clearwater, FL, which laid the foundation for their distinctive sound.

2015–2017: First Era

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The band experienced its initial phase, exploring musical identity and gaining early traction. An underground buzz ignited when they leaked demos on soundcloud in 2015, and their momentum skyrocketed in 2016 when they were chosen to share the stage with one of their biggest influences, Young the Giant, in St. Petersburg, FL.[3] During Miróux's 97x BBQ set, Young the Giant singer, Sameer Gadhia, remarked, "One day, we’ll be opening for Miróux". The band went on to perform at festivals and shows in Florida throughout 2016 and 2017, opening for both national and international acts such as Cage The Elephant, The 1975, Capital Cities, Echosmith, Bad Suns, Bishop Briggs.[4][5]

2018–2021: Hiatus

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After a creative period, the band faced a turning point in late 2017, prompting some members to pursue diverse artistic paths. Nevertheless, Hollander and bassist/writer Sebastian Siaca remained committed to reviving Miróux. Hollander then brought in his college friend, Jesse Daw, to assist with writing and production. By early 2020, the trio had created enough new material to relaunch the project. Miróux was revitalized, and the group was excited to hit the stage again.

2022–Present: Rebirth and New Era

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File:Miroux-Stpetepier-2024.jpg
Miróux performing at the Rise Up concert series at St. Pete Pier in 2024

In January 2022 the band came out of a 3 year long hiatus from performing live. Miróux returned stronger than ever, re-energized and actively creating once again. Shortly after their return, Miróux began to gain back the original traction they had earned from previous years. They won the 97x Funky Buddah band of the year competition at Jannus Live[6] and opened up for music legends Bon Jovi at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL.[7]

Musical style

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Listeners often describe Miróux's music as a harmonious mix of indie rock, indie pop, electronic rock, alternative pop, psychedelic pop.

Production

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Miróux records using Logic and Ableton software, handling the writing, engineering, production, performance, and mixing of all their music at their studio in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Discography

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EPs

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  • Transparent (2017)

Singles

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  • "Burgundy" (2022)
  • "Same Mistakes" (2022)
  • "Wexico" (2022)
  • "Like This" (2022)
  • "Better Than That" (2023)
  • "Palm Trees" (2023)
  • "Beach Drive" (2024)
  • "Oh, My Love" (2024)

References

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[8][9][10][11][12][13][14]

  1. ^ https://www.tampabay.com/life-culture/music/music-interviews/2022/08/16/meet-miroux-an-indie-st-pete-band-with-a-growing-audience/
  2. ^ https://www.tampabay.com/news/five-questions-with-ruth-eckerd-youth-jazz-leader-frank-williams/2249707/
  3. ^ https://blog.spcollege.edu/arts-humanities-design-educational-information/young-the-giant/
  4. ^ https://www.97xonline.com/entertainment/nbt-local-band-search-2016/bHGit0opNo5K3PDBFQNmhP/
  5. ^ https://gasparillamusic.com/2017-lineup/miroux/
  6. ^ https://www.97xonline.com/fp/funky-buddah-band-year-official-rules/
  7. ^ https://www.tampabaymusicnews.com/tampas-own-miroux-opens-for-bon-jovi/
  8. ^ https://crowsneststpete.com/2022/09/19/meet-tampa-bays-new-indie-sensation-miroux/
  9. ^ https://myq105.com/2022/04/13/bon-jovi-tampa-show-opening-band-announced/
  10. ^ https://www.tampabay.com/life-culture/music/music-interviews/2022/08/16/meet-miroux-an-indie-st-pete-band-with-a-growing-audience/
  11. ^ https://www.tampabay.com/things-to-do/music/music-planner-echosmith-mike-posner-portugal-the-man-explosions-in-the-sky/2319209/
  12. ^ https://gasparillamusic.com/2017-lineup/miroux/
  13. ^ https://www.tampabay.com/review--photos-cage-the-elephant-ghostface-killah-more-bring-gasparilla/2316315/
  14. ^ https://www.tampabaymusicnews.com/tampas-own-miroux-opens-for-bon-jovi/
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