Biography

A singer with a message - One she wants to share.

Miel de Botton is a Swiss singer-songwriter known for her emotive, multilingual music that blends French Chanson, pop, rock, and classical influences. She has released two acclaimed albums, 'Magnetic' (2015) and 'Surrender to the Feeling' (2019), and has toured extensively, including opening for Simply Red in 2022 on their 'Blue Eyed Soul' tour. Her song 'I Was Given Nature' was the soundtrack for Earth Hour 2021, following her nomination as a WWF Youth Ambassador.

Her upcoming album, 'Loved Ones', celebrates meaningful relationships and shared dreams, reaffirming her commitment to storytelling through music and emotional connection.

"That is the power of charming, bewitching de Botton."

 Evening Standard

Miel leaving Abbey Road Studios while recording her debut album 'Magnetic''.

Musical roots and influences

Miel grew up in Zurich, Switzerland, immersed in the sounds of French Chansons, which she first discovered through her father’s singing. Also singers with meaningful lyrics like Leonard Cohen and Janis Joplin, and classical music, particularly Mozart and Beethoven, were often played in her house.

“I was in wonder at the beauty and emotion in this music. It transported me to an era of romance, where excellence, love and high vibrations were sought. Seeing my father let go completely in music made me want to do the same.”

After studying for and receiving a BA in jurisprudence at Oxford University, Miel found her real passion in psychology and she trained as a clinical psychologist in Paris for 5 years, specialising as a family and couples therapist. After practising for six years, Miel moved to London, where her musical journey began. 

Reeling from the loss of her father and divorce, and now with two young children, she discovered that her beloved singing could actually become a career. This had somehow never seemed a realistic possibility when her father was alive.

She found that her background in psychology shaped her music, which explores themes of healing, resilience, and joy.

“Music has always given me a sense of joy and freedom. If you’d asked me as a child what my biggest dream was, it would have been to be a singer. But it was a secret dream…”

A journey in music 

Miel started singing French Chansons before writing her own material, encouraged by and working alongside her mentor, producer and manager Andy Wright (Simply Red, Sam Swallow, Eurythmics, Jeff Beck). She met Andy through a series of beautiful synchronicities…

Andy Wright introduced Miel to his world of talented musicians. She has performed at prestigious venues across Europe and toured the UK.

“It’s been a truly magical journey—dreams coming true, hard work turning into joy.”

Miel supporting Simply Red on their Blue Eyed Soul tour in 2022.

Beyond music

Miel is also a dedicated philanthropist, supporting charities including, Maggie’s Centres, Nordoff & Robbins, the British Red Cross, and the WWF. The Weizmann Institute of Science awarded her an honorary doctorate for her contributions to scientific and humanitarian initiatives. Environmental causes are particularly close to her heart, having grown up in beautiful, nature loving Switzerland.

As she prepares for the release of 'Loved Ones', Miel continues to create music that connects deeply with audiences.

And the journey continues...