STory
Disguised as a high-stake saloon fight anthem, “Shotgun” tells the story of an abusive sheriff who manipulatively seduces women into an abusive relationship that could end badly for them.
Although "Shotgun" was written in spite of an argument with close relatives, it evolved into a morbid reminder of the oppressive patriarchy and the questionable moral integrity of those in power still present today. With this song, Mia seeks to protect any future victims of patriarchal violence.
Credits
Performing Artist: Mia Rose Brake
Composer & Lyricist: Mia Miljkovic-Brake
Producers: Daniel Milert & Mia Miljkovic-Brake
Mixing & Sound Engineer: Daniel Milert
Mastering Engineer: Dan Suter
Guitar (any type): Mario Mauz
Bass: Severin Graf
Drums: Sebastian Drews
Violin: Damjan Čolić
Tambourine: Mia Miljkovic-Brake
Backing Vocals: Mia Miljkovic-Brake
Bio
So about Mia...
Poetic Pop-Rock from Zurich
Mia Rose Brake is a British-Swiss pop-rock artist from Zurich, Switzerland. Known for her powerful (and very loud) voice and for her lively stage presence, Mia's true passion lies in writing explosive, yet thought-provoking songs. Her music fuses pop-rock with poetic, yet bold (and in some cases playful) lyrics. With her music, Mia's mission is to reach those who are too afraid to be themselves, or more specifically... who are too afraid to be loud. Like who cares if you're too loud for the world? Certainly not for Mia!
Despite stemming from her first EP, Mia's music has already been played on radio in Switzerland (Radio RaBe, Redline Radio Fribourg, Radio LoRa) and across the globe (ranging from Europe to (South) America). Furthermore, "Shotgun" made its live debut at Powerplay Studios in Maur back in October 2025. More gigs are currently in planning.
Shows
Previous events
Upcoming EP
"In Your Head"
Scheduled for 2027
“Shotgun” is the second single of Mia's upcoming EP "In Your Head". The EP is about the impact of an overblown imagination on a fragile teenage mind. It follows a teenager who reaches her breaking point as she struggles to accept herself. Her imagination plays a big role in distorting the image she has created of herself. All four songs of the EP serve as snapshots into that process of spiralling and eventual growth.
The EP is set to release in 2027, with three of its songs being released prior as singles in 2026.