The artistry of Nashville-based songwriter, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Mike Mineo shines with exuberant charisma. Beneath his finely tuned modern pop alchemy there is a deeper philosophy, what he refers to as “conscious content,” collective themes in his songs that reflect essential colors in a vivid palette of luminous melodies and insightful lyrics. On his upcoming new EP, Mineo’s expressive tenor voice commands center stage, surrounded by cinematic arrangements and spacious productions. The playful lead single, “What Love Is,” paired with the camera-ready artist framed in a vibrant video, portrays a tumultuous love affair that he says, “brings out the worst in both people.” In a beguiling chorus, hopeless romance has never sounded so appealing. Although a solo stint as a working musician was lucrative, he recognized the limitations of being “…the guy by the pool at the Marriot playing covers. It wasn’t what I wanted to be doing with my music and my art.” So Mineo drove across North America searching for a new home base, which he found in Nashville. With a wealth of onstage experience, he is a crowd-pleasing performer attuned to diverse audiences, having already made the music festival rounds on pre-pandemic bills with Cage The Elephant, Portugal. The Man, Weezer, and Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness. With a looping setup for solo performances, he has opened at events for a roster that includes Alabama Shakes, Train, and the Steve Miller Band.