Mikaela Astel

Mikaela Astel began her musical journey early, learning guitar and piano at age 7. Her vocal range spans from strong and rich tones to sweet and angelic sounds, allowing her to connect with listeners by expressing complex emotions within her lyrics and music. Her artistic style is influenced by the unique sounds of the 1950s/60s, alongside contemporary artists such as Lana Del Rey, Still Woozy, Christina Perri, and Lorde.

At 14, Mikaela gained recognition on NBC’s The Voice, where she captured the attention of judges John Legend and Kelly Clarkson. Her acoustic rendition of the audition song “Electric Love” by Born accumulated over 2 million streams. At 16, her talent led to her selection as one of the four members of the Good Newz Girls, a girl group formed by Jay Brown and TyTy Smith Productions in collaboration with Nickelodeon. This period involved recording in studios with producers, making appearances on Nickelodeon, filming music videos, and performing at events like the Kids Choice Awards.

In 2023, Mikaela transitioned to an independent solo artist. She released her debut summer single, “Taste,” marking a new phase in her career where she continues to focus on songwriting and connecting with her audience through original music.