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Pride Then and Now: How Music Became a Safe Space
Explore the evolution of Pride music as a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community. Discover how Pride music continues to unite and inspire today.
Meet Alexa Tabbacchino: The MIC Mag's June Pride 2026 Musician of the Month!
Meet Alexa Tabbacchino: The MIC Mag's June Pride Musician of the Month! ⚡️ Growing up, South Jersey's Alexa Tabbacchino wrote songs in secret, and now she's a self-made singer, songwriter, and producer! Read more about her in The MIC Mag and stream her debut EP, Evergreen, out now! 🌿
You're Invited! Pride Fests Near You 2026
Pride Month is almost here, and with it comes the anticipation of when and where Pride Festivals will be taking place! Well, anticipate no more; here are 20+ Pride Festivals for you to attend in New Jersey and New York!
*Holiday* On The MIC with Lavender Disaster performing "Solstice Carole," a Pagan Yule Song
This week, Christine of Lavender Disaster delivers an intimate acoustic of one of her favorite holiday tracks, "Solstice Carole" (A Pagan Yule Song).
Ela Martini On The MIC Performing her Original Track "Shy Girl" for Pride Month
Celebrate Pride Month with Ela Martini as she performs her original, "Shy Girl" On The MIC.
The Joe Grisanzio Band On The MIC Performing Alicia Keys' "If I Ain't Got You" LIVE at Pocono Pride
In this special On The MIC episode, we're spotlighting a soulful moment from Pocono Pride as The Joe Grisanzio Band puts their own powerful spin on Alicia Keys’ timeless ballad "If I Ain’t Got You."
The Quivering Palm 'Perpetual Motion Vol. 2': an Album That Keeps Going
The Quivering Palm 'Perpetual Motion Vol. 2': an Album That Keeps Going
Mourning Coffee Embraces the Awkward in New Song “Fight or Flight”
Mourning Coffee Embraces the Awkward in New Song “Fight or Flight”
Frederick James Refuses "Walking Through Hell" in New Single
Frederick James Refuses "Walking Through Hell" in New Single
Five Fast Facts with Cahli Samata on "Blink Back," Gatsby's Green Light, and Sending Signals Into the Dark
Cahli Samata on "Blink Back," Gatsby's Green Light, and Sending Signals Into the Dark
Pool Halls, Punk, and a Dog With a Grudge: Inside the World of Knifetwister Records with Raph Copeland
Raph has never been in a band, can't play an instrument, and once negotiated bongo privileges into a music video deal — only to be completely forgotten about. None of that stopped him from building Knifetwister Records into something real. New interview out now!
Nicole Ash Speaks on Latest EP 'Never Better' and What it Means to Her in our Latest Five Fast Facts
Nicole Ash Speaks on Latest EP 'Never Better' and What it Means to Her in our Latest Five Fast Facts
You're Invited! Pride Fests Near You 2026
Pride Month is almost here, and with it comes the anticipation of when and where Pride Festivals will be taking place! Well, anticipate no more; here are 20+ Pride Festivals for you to attend in New Jersey and New York!
Cancelling To Come Back Whole: Mental Health On Tour
Explore the importance of prioritizing mental health on tour. Discover why artists like Selena Gomez cancel tours for mental health.
Stop Waiting for Gigs: The Indie Artist's Guide to Landing Gigs
Discover how to land gigs as an indie artist with our guide. From building an online presence to finding gigs, learn to break into the scene!
Montclair Porchfest: Where Each Porch Becomes a Stage
Want to know what Montclair Porchfest 2026 had in store this weekend? We checked out the porches, caught up with artists, and spoke to the community this Saturday.
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW: Mourning Coffee Set to Host Release Party for New Album April 25th, 2026
Join Mourning Coffee's album release party on April 25th! Experience "A Slow Hearse Leaves Everyone Yearning" live with Mourning Coffee.
How To Release a Song in 2024: Rollout & Checklist - MASTERCLASS By The MIC MG & The Vault on July 16th!
This event is The MIC MG's first-ever masterclass, and we're so excited! We hope you can join us on July 16th at 6 p.m. in Boonton, NJ!
The MIC's Indie Christmas List: New Holiday Spotify Playlist!
Discover the ultimate Indie Christmas List Playlist on Spotify! Jam out to new holiday favorites from independent musicians. Happy Holidays!
NEW Genre Spotify Playlists! Pop, Rock, R&B and more!
In our May Monthly Roundup, we mentioned that we've started new genre playlists. As July kicks off, the playlists continue to grow with...
Sounds That Made The MIC: The MIC's 2022 GOLD
This year, was a big one for The MIC! We celebrated our second year anniversary, we started our very first YouTube series, and we covered...
Meet Alexa Tabbacchino: The MIC Mag's June Pride 2026 Musician of the Month!
Meet Alexa Tabbacchino: The MIC Mag's June Pride Musician of the Month! ⚡️ Growing up, South Jersey's Alexa Tabbacchino wrote songs in secret, and now she's a self-made singer, songwriter, and producer! Read more about her in The MIC Mag and stream her debut EP, Evergreen, out now! 🌿
The MIC Mag's May 2026 Month Issue!
Dive into The MIC Mag's Monthly Issue, where you can see who we've featured and what we've had on repeat all month long!
Meet Shallow Alcove: The MIC Mag's May 2026 Musician of the Month!
Meet our Musicians of the Month: Shallow Alcove! Grace, Dan, Peter, Jack & Noah are making music that sounds like growing up with your best friends: stacked harmonies, diary-like lyrics, and guitar riffs that stick around long after the season changes.
Suede Aces: The Sound of Classic Rock Reborn
Rooted in NJ, Suede Aces is a hard rock and blues band blending gritty soul, raw emotion, and powerful musicianship. Inspired by Led Zeppelin, Janis Joplin, and Aretha Franklin, the band delivers a sound that feels both classic and fresh. The band's lead vocalist Lily Slix, alongside brothers Darrin and Tommy Bell built a reputation for Suede Aces to perform explosive live shows and have an authentic rock energy. Bassist Gareth “Gort” Odendaal and rhythm guitarist Jerry Reave
How a Shakespeare Misquotation inspired Lily Forte’s Album, 'Don’t Gild The Lily'
How a Shakespeare Misquotation inspired Lily Forte’s Album, 'Don’t Gild The Lily'
Witch or Queen? You Decide: Ebb & Nova’s latest single “Call Me Queen”
Witch or Queen? You Decide: Ebb & Nova’s latest single “Call Me Queen”
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Feel Like You're Racing Against Time? Angie Colman Wonders the Same in Part 1 of Her Debut Album, 'How Do I Make My Life Slow Down?'
Feel Like You're Racing Against Time? Angie Colman Wonders the Same on Her Debut Album, 'How Do I Make My Life Slow Down?'
Jul 11, 2025
King of Cups Take Aim at a Broken Political System with Fiery New Single “Watch The World Burn”
King of Cups light a match under the political chaos with their explosive new single “Watch The World Burn” — a fiery blend of pop-punk and post-hardcore that calls out corruption and hollow promises.
Jun 11, 2025
Still Hung Up on an Ex? Francesca Fuentes gets it with her latest music video, “I Just Wanna Be Your Lover Again” now playing on MTV
Discover the heartache and longing in Francesca Fuentes' new music video, "I Just Wanna Be Your Lover Again," now playing on MTV!
May 20, 2025
Feeling "Chained" to Your Emotions? Alwyn Morrison Has a Nostalgic Britpop-Inspired Track for That
Explore Alwyn Morrison's "Chained," a nostalgic Britpop-inspired track.
Apr 10, 2025
Ølivia Mae’s 'Butterfly Effect' Captures the Chaos, Thrill, and Heartbreak of Falling Hard
Dive into Ølivia Mae's 'Butterfly Effect,' capturing chaos, thrill, and heartbreak. Check out her debut album now!
Apr 8, 2025
'Alone in a Crowded Place': Water Street Channels feelings of Isolation into a Record of Intimate Lyrics and Expansive Production
Dive into Water Street's latest release, 'Alone in a Crowded Place,' exploring intimate lyrics and expansive production.
Mar 27, 2025
Step Into the Studio: John Pronto’s Debut EP '5 Pack: Live from Cart Studios' Delivers an Intimate, Unfiltered Performance
Feel like you're right in the room with John Pronto with his EP, '5 Pack: Live from Cart Studios.' Intimate, gritty, but all rock 'n roll.
Feb 27, 2025
Richard Berger Reminds Us to "Look Around" and Unplug—A Feel-Good Synthwave Jam for Today’s Overstimulated World
Discover Richard Berger's "Look Around"—a feel-good synthwave jam urging us to unplug and enjoy life's simple joys.
Feb 25, 2025
Heed Piper Connolly’s "warning": The Rush of Falling Hard and Fast, Fueled by Early 2000s Angst
Step into Piper Connolly's "warning," a high-energy alt-rock anthem channeling early 2000s angst.
Feb 21, 2025
Raising Voices Against the Fentanyl Crisis: Rosie Timmon's "jake" – A Powerful Anthem of Grief and Healing
Rosie Timmon's "jake," raises awareness for the Fentanyl crisis, while delivering a powerful song on grief and healing.
Feb 11, 2025
King of Cups Delivers Cynical Holiday Cheer with “Merry Christmas, Don’t Get Me Anything”
Unwrap a dose of cynical holiday cheer with King of Cups' "Merry Christmas, Don’t Get Me Anything"
Dec 10, 2024
Cinnamon Rayne’s “Caroline” Delivers Haunting Storytelling with Cinematic Soundscapes
Experience the haunting storytelling and cinematic soundscapes of Cinnamon Rayne's latest single "Caroline."
Nov 27, 2024
Rave Ready: Dive into Halloween Vibes with Joel Christian’s New EP ‘It Only Comes At Night’
Dive into the spooky vibes of Joel Christian's new EP 'It Only Comes At Night' - a thrilling fusion of dance synth-pop!
Oct 25, 2024
Lou Zerker’s “Crazy”: An Upbeat Snapshot of Bittersweet Heartbreak
Dive into Lou Zerker's latest single 'Crazy,' an upbeat blend of pop-punk and indie-pop capturing bittersweet heartbreak.
Oct 15, 2024
Conflicting Change in Friends Like Strangers new single, "Sure, Miss You"
Dive into the conflicting emotions of Friends Like Strangers' new single, "Sure, Miss You," blending pop-punk and introspective lyrics!
Sep 11, 2024
Russell Murray’s "Shallow" Explores the Dark Realities of Manipulation and Gaslighting with Powerful Delivery
Dive into the intense world of Russell Murray's "Shallow," as he confronts manipulation and gaslighting with a powerful vocal delivery.
Aug 28, 2024
Russell Murray's "Existence Futile": Poetic Lyricism Meets Fierce Intensity
Russell Murray's "Existence Futile" - a fierce blend of poetic lyricism and intense emotion.
Aug 15, 2024
Hilary Cousins’ "Island" Music Video Premiere: Exploring Isolation and the Search for Identity
Experience the haunting and evocative music video for Hilary Cousins' "Island," as he delves into themes of isolation and identity.
Aug 7, 2024
Jeremy Abrams Delivers Everything You Could Want in a One-Man Pop-Punk Anthem with "Blindside"
Discover Jeremy Abrams' pop-punk anthem "Blindside" - a one-man show packed with emotion, and powerful instrumentation!
Aug 2, 2024
Karen Harding's "Stranger On A Pedestal": A Contemplative Acoustic Journey into Human Imperfections
Embark on a contemplative acoustic journey with Karen Harding's "Stranger on a Pedestal." Discover the realness in human imperfections.
Jul 30, 2024
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