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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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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.
Jun 27


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."
Jun 20


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.
Jun 13


Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Charlie Western's "Lovely Tonight" On The MIC
Celebrate Valentine's Day with Charlie Western's heartfelt "Lovely Tonight" On The MIC!
Feb 14


Abbie Roper Serves Up a Valentine’s Day Special On The MIC with a Cover of Pierce The Veil’s "Bulletproof Love"
Enjoy Abbie Roper's special cover of Pierce the Veil's "Bulletproof Love" this Valentine's Day Eve!
Feb 13


Special Valentine's Day On The MIC Episode: Mourning Coffee Covers "(Don’t Fear) The Reaper" by Blue Öyster Cult
Celebrate Valentine's Day with Mourning Coffee's unique acoustic cover of "(Don’t Fear) The Reaper" On The MIC!
Feb 7


*Holiday* On The MIC with Lydia Crown performing her Holiday Original "Sweet When It's Good"
Experience holiday magic with this sweet new holiday original by Lydia Crown, "Sweet When It's Good" live On The MIC!
Dec 20, 2024


*Holiday* On The MIC with Jake Roggenkamp performing a "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" Cover
Bring on the festive cheer with Jake Roggenkamp's delightful cover of the Christmas classic, "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"!
Dec 18, 2024


On The MIC with Jared Knapik: "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" Cyndi Lauper Cover
Jared Knapik gets On The MIC with the anthemic favorite, "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" by Cyndi Lauper
Nov 22, 2024


On The MIC with Robert Cassard: "All You Need Is Love" The Beatles Cover
Experience the soulful rendition of "All You Need Is Love" by Robert Cassard, as he brings a modern twist to The Beatles' timeless classic!
Nov 8, 2024


On The MIC with Doug Gatta: "Go Tell Everybody" The Horrible Crowes Cover
This week Asbury Park's own Doug Gatta is hoping On The MIC for a very special performance of The Horrible Crowes' "Go Tell Everybody."
Oct 25, 2024


On The MIC with Ian Bamberger: "Born to Run" Bruce Springsteen Cover
Ian Bamberger gets On The MIC to deliver his rendition of the one and only, Bruce Springsteen's "Born to Run."
Oct 11, 2024


On The MIC with Mike Herz: "Mama, You've Been On My Mind" Bob Dylan Cover
NJ folk artist Mike Herz performs Bob Dylan's "Mama, You've Been On My Mind" for our On The MIC Covers Series!
Sep 27, 2024


On The MIC with Busking Around: "Kodachrome" Paul Simon Cover
Busking Around gets On The MIC this week for a striking performance of Paul Simon's "Kodachrome"
Sep 6, 2024


On The MIC with Dan Ryebull: "Three Little Birds" by Bob Marley Cover
Experience the soulful blend of influences as Dan Ryebull delivers a captivating cover of Bob Marley's "Three Little Birds."
Jul 19, 2024


On The MIC with Kate Keller: "Tears Dry On Their Own" by Amy Winehouse Cover
Just following the release of her biopic, we have a very timely On The MIC Cover by Kate Keller of one of Amy Winehouse's classic hits!
Jul 5, 2024


On The MIC with Shane Scarazzini: "That's How I Got To Memphis" Tom T Hall Cover
Our On The MIC Covers Series brings you a very special performance of Tom T Hall's "That's How I Got To Memphis" covered by Shane Scarazzini
Jun 21, 2024


On The MIC with Anthony Carreras: "Lonely Boy" The Black Keys Cover
Houston singer-songwriter Anthony Carreras hops On The MIC this week to deliver a captivating cover of The Black Keys' "Lonely Boy."
Jun 7, 2024


On The MIC with Kate Dressed Up: Cape Canaveral by Conor Oberst Cover
On this episode of On The MIC Cover Series, we're treated to a performance of Conor Oberst's "Cape Canaveral," covered by Kate Dressed Up!
May 24, 2024


On The MIC with Jeremy Abrams: "Fear" by Cory Wells Cover
Check out Jeremy Abrams' On The MIC covering "Fear" by Cory Wells
May 10, 2024
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