Mieka Pauley possesses a voice that flows like good whiskey and a frankness that makes Alanis Morissette look shy. Not content to wait for label backing, Mieka has self-released all of her work. Her career pursuits have helped her win prestigious competitions like Cosmopolitan’s Fun Fearless Female Rock Star of the Year, the Starbucks Songwriter Competition and the New York Songwriters Circle Songwriting Contest.