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King of Cups Ignite Emotion and Energy on Their New Single “Lighthouse”
King of Cups Ignite Emotion and Energy on Their New Single “Lighthouse”


Get Your Ticket to 'Now Arriving… at Secaucus Junction': An Interview with Roe Knows Best
Dive into the world of Roe Knows Best with our exclusive interview! Discover insights about Roe Knows Best's debut album and her musical journey.


Lyndhurst Confronts the Realities of Recovery on Powerful New Single “Clean and Sober”
Lyndhurst’s new single “Clean and Sober” hits hard and hits home. It’s an honest look at the struggles of sobriety, because getting clean isn’t always simple, and the voices in your head don’t just disappear. Read all about the track now in The MIC Mag!


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."


Gabrielle Lea On The MIC performing her song "Gloria," Written Specifically for this Special Pride Month Episode
In celebration of Pride Month, Gabrielle Lea penned an original song just for this very special episode of On The MIC.


King of Cups Ignite Emotion and Energy on Their New Single “Lighthouse”
King of Cups Ignite Emotion and Energy on Their New Single “Lighthouse”


Lyndhurst Confronts the Realities of Recovery on Powerful New Single “Clean and Sober”
Lyndhurst’s new single “Clean and Sober” hits hard and hits home. It’s an honest look at the struggles of sobriety, because getting clean isn’t always simple, and the voices in your head don’t just disappear. Read all about the track now in The MIC Mag!


Special K’s Unveil “Talk to Me,” a Tender, Atmospheric Tribute to Love, Loss, and Healing
Special K’s are sonic chameleons, a studio-driven project built without genre constraints and fueled by pure creative exploration. Coast to coast, Karen Schwaid, Josh Lattanzi, and Wes Hutchinson come together to craft tunes that shift shape with every release. Since emerging in 2020, they’ve dropped an impressive 18 singles, each one a fearless dive into a new sound. Their catalog invites listeners to embrace the ever-changing and delightfully unpredictable nature of their m


Get Your Ticket to 'Now Arriving… at Secaucus Junction': An Interview with Roe Knows Best
Dive into the world of Roe Knows Best with our exclusive interview! Discover insights about Roe Knows Best's debut album and her musical journey.


ALIE Opens Up About Grief, Growth, and the Making of “Closer To Losing”
ALIE Opens Up About Grief, Growth, and the Making of “Closer To Losing”


Five Fast Facts with walkmanbaby on His Influence, Upbringing, and New Single, “Anything At All”
Discover walkmanbaby's eclectic pop journey, influences, and new single "Anything At All."


From Kate Bush to Yellowstone: How Sync Deals Can Supercharge a Career and Open Doors for Indie Artists
From Kate Bush to Yellowstone, read all about how Sync Deals can supercharge a career and open doors for indie artists, too!


Meet t@b grrrl: The MIC Mag's August 2025 Musicians of the Month
Meet t@b grrrl: The MIC Mag's August 2025 Musicians of the Month


AI band, The Velvet Sundown, “Not Quite Human. Not Quite Machine:” All You Need To Know
Explore the rise of The Velvet Sundown, an AI band challenging music's boundaries. Learn about The Velvet Sundown's journey and controversies.


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!


All You Need to Know: Michael Angelus' Stone Pony Performance January 28th, 2024!
Experience the magic of Michael Angelus at the legendary Stone Pony on January 28th, 2024!


Two Scorpios, One Birthday Bash: Tim Carbone and Bobby Syvarth's Thursday Night Special at Krogh's
Tim Carbone of Railroad Earth and Bobby Syvarth Celebrated both of their birthdays Thursday Night at Krogh's Restaurant and Brew Pub in...


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 Penny Margaux: The MIC Mag's November 2025 Musician of the Month!
The Toms River–born, Louisville-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist blends heartfelt pop with soulful R&B and dance influences.


The MIC Mag's October 2025 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 Shark Noises: The MIC Mag's September 2025 Musician of the Month!
Shark Noises is a Hudson Valley garage punk duo that proves two people can make a lot of noise and a lot of impact. This month, The MIC Mag is celebrating Shark Noises as our Musicians of the Month!


































































Lily Forte Gets Us In Our Feels with New Single "Out of the Blue"
Discover Lily Forte's new single "Out of the Blue," a pop/blues hybrid capturing heartbreak's stages.


Between Who We Were and Who We’re Becoming: ava rose’s Sophomore Album 'confessions, dreams, & unresolved feelings'
Ava Rose’s new album 'confessions, dreams, & unresolved feelings' is a heartfelt, beautifully honest dive into growing up, chasing dreams, and figuring yourself out along the way.


Horror and Halloween: Fake Paradise's latest release, "Bad Omen"
Discover Fake Paradise "Bad Omen," a Halloween horror-inspired track blending blues, acid rock, and heavy metal.
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Five Fast Facts: Dani Zanoni '20 Something' Video Interview!
Read the inside scoop on indie pop sensation Dani Zanoni's debut EP '20 Something'! Learn about the inspiration, writing process, and more.
Feb 6, 2024


Five Fast Facts: Amelie Lucille "See Me"
Discover the rising talent of 15-year-old singer-songwriter Amelie Lucille's "See Me."
Feb 2, 2024


Five Fast Facts: Cam Blake "RED TAPE"
Discover the story behind Cam Blake's latest single "RED TAPE" in our latest Five Fast Facts!
Jan 26, 2024


Five Fast Facts: Loser Company "Raptors"
Discover the captivating journey of indie rock band Loser Company. Unveil their evolution and the story behind their latest single.
Jan 25, 2024


Who are Jack Flowers and The Petal Tones?: Q+A
Explore the whimsical world of Jack Flowers and the Petal Tones. Guest Post by Justin Martin.
Jan 24, 2024


Five Fast Facts: Thirsty Curses "I Never Learn"
Discover Five Fast Facts about Thirsty Curses "I Never Learn"! Learn about their band formation, musical style, and latest single.
Jan 9, 2024


Five Fast Facts: Laini and the Wildfire 'Hold On To Your Soul'
Discover Five Fast Facts about Laini and the Wildfire's latest release, 'Hold On To Your Soul.'
Dec 6, 2023


Five Fast Facts with Mike Freund on his latest single "Kicking Dirt"
Discover the Five Fast Facts about Mike Freund's latest single "Kicking Dirt" in this exclusive interview.
Nov 30, 2023


Five Fast Facts with The Northern on their latest single, "Drown"
Just last week they released their latest single, "Drown" and Stef from The MIC caught up with the band to talk about their single, "Drown"!
Nov 20, 2023


Exclusive: Sierra Levesque on "GET OFF MY STAGE": Her Playful Diss Track for Machine Gun Kelly
With a love for artists spanning pop, rock, and metal genres, Sierra Levesque's music promises to be a breath of fresh air in today's music
Oct 31, 2023


Five Fast Facts: The Behaviour's 'A Sin Dance'
In 2020, Der Baron M. Kilpatric gave life to The Behaviour, a post-alternative rock project infused with a gothic aesthetic. After more...
Oct 17, 2023


Five Fast Facts: Dirty Mitts' "Women"
In the realm of music, there are those who scrub and scrub, trying to wash away the mundane, but the stubborn dirt of conformity just...
Sep 26, 2023


Five Fast Facts: Jay Wood's 'Respire'
Embrace the evocative melodies and resilient spirit of alt-indie acoustic singer-songwriter Jay Wood as she unveils her highly...
Sep 6, 2023


Five Fast Facts: Bob Nicholson
Bob Nicholson caught the bug, like many of his time, from watching Elvis on the Ed Sullivan Show. Growing up, sports were never something...
Aug 22, 2023


Five Fast Facts:Peter Dankelson of Pete's Diary on Starting a Band and new track"Girl In A Magazine"
Peter Dankelson is known for his inspirational story and for shredding guitar. Growing up with Goldenhar Syndrome, living with a facial...
Aug 17, 2023


Exclusive Interview: Edie Yvonne stays "On Your Mind" with new single
At just 14 years old, Edie Yvonne already has so many creative irons in the fire. From being a singer-songwriter to being an actress,...
Aug 15, 2023


Exclusive Interview with Love Island USA Star tiger del flor on her New Single"shut up and kiss me!"
Inspired by bands like Nirvana and Hole and growing up on the Seattle grunge scene, tiger del flor began her musical journey fronting an...
Jul 26, 2023


Five Fast Facts: The Eiffels' "Patient"
The Eiffels have been all over, from the Vans' Warped Tour to opening for X Ambassadors and Plain White T's. Their debut album was the...
Jul 13, 2023


Five Fast Facts: Maria Alexa's "Comfortable"
Maria Alexa began singing at age four after being inspired by her father's infatuation with music. Throughout her childhood, she used...
Jul 12, 2023


Five Fast Facts: Window Weather's "Out From Under"
Window Weather is an indie rock band based in the Jersey City/Brooklyn area founded in 2019 by the songwriting duo Evan Dibbs and Georgia...
Jul 5, 2023
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