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Monday Motivation from The MIC Mag's Musicians of the Month: Advice for Independent Artists Vol. V
It's your dose of Monday Motivation from The MIC Mag's Musicians of the Month: Advice for Independent Artists Vol. IV!


Meet Catch Me If You Can: The MIC Mag's April 2026 Musician of the Month!
Meet our Musician of the Month: Catch Me If You Can! Ryan Hanratty has been pouring his heart into stages across Long Island, NYC, and New Jersey since 2012, and we couldn't be more excited to shine a spotlight on him this month.


The MIC Mag's March 2026 Women's History 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!


*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."


Frederick James Refuses "Walking Through Hell" in New Single
Frederick James Refuses "Walking Through Hell" in New Single


Mourning Coffee’s Intimate Journey Through Love and Loss with “Amor Fati”
Mourning Coffee’s Intimate Journey Through Love and Loss with “Amor Fati”


Class is in Session: Liam Naughton & The Educators Step Into the Spotlight with "I Want To Go Out Tonight"
Class is in Session: Liam Naughton & The Educators Step Into the Spotlight with "I Want To Go Out Tonight"


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


Beach Daze Talks New Single “Everything We Ever Wanted” and Kicking Off 2026 With an Upbeat, House-Inspired Sound
Beach Daze Talks New Single “Everything We Ever Wanted” and Kicking Off 2026 With an Upbeat, House-Inspired Sound


Five Fast Facts with Tony Lio: Inside 'Mirage Masquerade' and the Evolution of His Sound
Five Fast Facts with Tony Lio: Inside 'Mirage Masquerade' and the Evolution of His Sound


Monday Motivation from The MIC Mag's Musicians of the Month: Advice for Independent Artists Vol. V
It's your dose of Monday Motivation from The MIC Mag's Musicians of the Month: Advice for Independent Artists Vol. IV!


Women Behind the Hits: NJ Producer Edition
Some of the biggest sounds from music are being created far from the spotlight. Check out our 'Women Behind the Hits: NJ Producer Edition'


Music That Matters: Finding Music Without Spotify
Music That Matters: Finding Music Without Spotify


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 Catch Me If You Can: The MIC Mag's April 2026 Musician of the Month!
Meet our Musician of the Month: Catch Me If You Can! Ryan Hanratty has been pouring his heart into stages across Long Island, NYC, and New Jersey since 2012, and we couldn't be more excited to shine a spotlight on him this month.


Meet Women in STEM: The MIC Mag's March 2026 Women's History Month Musicians of the Month!
Meet our Women's History Month Musicians of the Month: Women in STEM. Women in STEM is an indie-rock trio made up of Sam Caspary, Finn Sleppy, and Ella Adams, bringing girl group energy and a serious power complex to everything they do. With a sound as scrumptious as their attitude is bold, these three are carving out their own corner of the indie-rock world, one irresistible track at a time.


The MIC Mag's February 2026 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!


































































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”


You Can’t Cover Your Pain in “Tinsel,” But Sydney Dale Gives Voice to a Lonely Christmas
Explore the loneliness of the holidays with Sydney Dale's "Tinsel"
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Meet Jay Johnson: The MIC Mag's August Musician of the Month
Discover the musical journey of multi-instrumentalist, Jay Johnson, The MIC Mag's August Musician of the Month!
Aug 3, 2024


The MIC Mag's July 2024 Issue!
Read all we've been up to this month! From interviews to song features and indie artists tips, dive in now!
Aug 1, 2024


Monday Motivation from The MIC Mag's Musicians of the Month: Advice for Independent Artists Vol. III
Check out Volume III of our Monday Motivation from past The MIC Mag Musicians of the Month!
Jul 22, 2024


Meet MØNTE: The MIC Mag's July Musician of the Month!
Discover the extraordinary talent of MØNTE, The MIC Mag's July Musician of the Month!
Jul 2, 2024


The MIC Mag's June 2024 Issue!
Discover the latest indie music releases in The MIC Mag June 2024 issue! Hear who we've featured and who we have on repeat!
Jun 28, 2024


Meet Emily Jeanne Brown: The MIC Mag's June Musician of the Month
Discover singer-songwriter Emily Jeanne Brown, The MIC Mag's June Musician of the Month!
May 31, 2024


The MIC Mag's May 2024 Issue!
Read all our Musician of the Month, Abbie Roper, and watch our latest On The MIC Cover episodes in The MIC Mag's May 2024 Issue!
May 30, 2024


Meet Abbie Roper: The MIC Mag's May Musician of the Month
Discover the captivating sounds of rockstar, Abbie Roper, The MIC Mag's May Musician of the Month!
May 1, 2024


The MIC Mag's April 2024 Issue!
Uncover the latest in indie music with The MIC Mag's April 2024 Issue, from indie artists to social media tips!
Apr 30, 2024


Meet your friend juniper: The MIC Mag's April Musician of the Month!
Meet your friend juniper, The MIC Mag's April Musician of the Month!
Apr 9, 2024


The MIC Mag's March 2024 Issue!
Discover new tunes from musicians like Jeff Petescia, GreenWing, Ryan Lynch, and Joe Billy in 'The MIC Mag's March 2024 Issue!'
Apr 2, 2024


Women's HERstory Month: Female Trailblazers in the Music Industry
Celebrate Women's History Month and read stories and advice from our favorite female trailblazers in the music industry!⚡️
Mar 29, 2024


Celebrating Women's HERstory Month: Insights and Inspiration from Indie Artists
Celebrate Women's HERstory Month with inspiring insights from female indie artists.
Mar 28, 2024


Meet Jeff Petescia: The MIC Mag's March Musician of the Month!
Meet The MIC Mag's March Musician of the Month Jeff Petescia! Learn more about Jeff and check out his latest release!
Mar 5, 2024


The MIC Mag's February 2024 Issue
Discover the musical wonders of The MIC Mag February 2024 issue! From Eddie Kamenitzer to GreenWing, immerse in captivating stories.
Feb 29, 2024


Meet Eddie Kamenitzer: The MIC Mag's February Musician of the Month!
Discover the talented Eddie Kamenitzer, MIC Mag's February Musician of the Month. Dive into his latest release, upcoming projects and shows!
Feb 1, 2024


The MIC Mag's January 2024 Issue
Discover the latest in the indie music scene with The MIC Mag's January 2024 Issue!
Jan 31, 2024


Monday Motivation from The MIC Mag's Musicians of the Month: Advice for Independent Artists
Looking for some Monday Motivation? Get inspired by The MIC Mag's Musicians of the Month as they share valuable advice for independent artis
Jan 15, 2024


Meet Natasha Blaine: The MIC Mag's January Musician of the Month
Discover the musical magic of Natasha Blaine, The MIC Mag's January Musician of the Month.Dive into her soulful melodies and musical journey
Jan 8, 2024


The MIC's Year Roundup: 2023 Wrapped
Discover the biggest year yet for The MIC! From exclusive interviews to top music features, check out The MIC's 2023 Wrapped roundup.
Dec 27, 2023
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