"Serious..arena-rock aspirations."
— River Cities’ Reader

Mieka Pauley introduces The Mieka Canon, the current vehicle for her singular style, something she calls "soulful, alt-pop indie-rock."  

"With hooks coming at you from all angles, you may as well surrender."
— Ourstage Blog

Whatever its genre, TMC delivers infectious hooks behind Mieka's impassioned vocals to create an effect that brings to mind a preacher at a revival.  Not your average anything, TMC wins over audiences with incredible songwriting, dynamic band interplay and vitality onstage.

"...reminiscent of Tori Amos with an edgier backing band, or perhaps a female version of Jeff Buckley. ...powerful, poetic lyrics accompanied by melodic, rock-influenced guitars."
— SXSW Examiner 

"Think (a grittier) Sarah McLachlan meets (a well-adjusted) Bjork. Plus brilliant lyrics."
— The Stimulist