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Mourning Coffee Embraces the Awkward in New Song “Fight or Flight”
Mourning Coffee Embraces the Awkward in New Song “Fight or Flight”


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.


*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."


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


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


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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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


On The MIC *Cover* Series Debut: "I Know You" by Faye Webster performed by planet zuz
On our debut episode of our On The MIC *Cover* Series, planet zuz perform's Fay Webster's "I Know You"
Apr 26, 2024


*Holiday* Valentine's Day On The MIC with MØNTE performing her upcoming single, "Sam's Song"
Step into the Valentine's Day spirit with MØNTE's live On The MIC performance of her upcoming single "Sam's Song."
Feb 9, 2024


*Holiday* On The MIC with Becky Crosby performing a "Winter Wonderland" cover
Experience the magic of the holiday season with Becky Crosby as she performs a captivating "Winter Wonderland" cover on Holiday On The MIC.
Dec 22, 2023


*Holiday* On The MIC with Rosie Timmon performing a cover of The Pogues' "Fairytale of New York"
On this Holiday On The MIC episode Rosie Timmon honors Shane MacGowan and The Pogues in her lively cover of "Fairytale of New York"!...
Dec 19, 2023


*Holiday* On The MIC with Jake Thistle performing a cover of "Christmas in Prison"
Jake Thistle, performs a cover of one of his favorite holiday tunes, John Prine's "Christmas in Prison"!
Dec 15, 2023


*Holiday* On The MIC with Jake Roggenkamp performing "I'll Be Home for Christmas" Cover
Jake Roggenkamp, performing "I'll Be Home for Christmas" on vocals, guitar, and harmonica!
Dec 8, 2023


*Holiday* On The MIC with Songbird performing a cover of "Mary, Did You Know?"
On our first Holiday On The MIC episode this season, we're treated to a very special performance by Songbird, performing "Mary, Did You Know
Dec 1, 2023


On The MIC with D. Marin Perez with an *EXCLUSIVE* premiere of his track "Restless"
This extra special added Season 3 episode, is an exclusive premiere of D. Marin Perez's new single, "Restless," officially out December 6th!
Nov 29, 2023


On The MIC with Marc Del Giudice performing his *UNRELEASED* track, "Daylight Hours"
This week, for our series finale, we are excited to welcome Marc Del Giudice On The MIC, performing one of his unreleased tracks,...
Oct 13, 2023


On The MIC with valentine's day performing "Modelo"
This week, we're excited to welcome valentine's day On The MIC, for an exclusive performance of their track, "Modelo"! Why valentine's...
Oct 6, 2023


On The MIC with Loyalty to Me performing "Nuisance"
This week, Loyalty to Me treats us with an exclusive acoustic On The MIC performance of their track, "Nuisance"! Why Loyalty to Me Rocks...
Sep 29, 2023


On The MIC (Live! at Paradise Rock Club) with Dogs In A Pile performing "Fenway"
This week, we take a trip to Paradise Rock Club in Boston, Massachusetts to watch Dogs In A Pile's "Fenway"
Sep 22, 2023


On The MIC with All Around performing "Chaos Road"
This week, we are so excited to welcome the All Around fun band On The MIC performing their track, "Chaos Road"!
Sep 15, 2023


On The MIC with Catch Me If You Can performing *unreleased track* "Me Vs. The Lack of Context"
This week, we are so excited to welcome Ryan Hanratty (and his pup, Teddy!) On The MIC performing his currently *UNRELEASED* track, "Me...
Sep 8, 2023


On The MIC (Live at Downtown Disney) with Undecided Future performing "Look Up"
This week, we take a trip to Downtown Disney to watch Undecided Future's On The MIC (Live! at a Venue) performance of their track, "Look...
Sep 1, 2023


On The MIC with your friend juniper performing "Laredo"
This week, your friend juniper performs a currently unreleased and emotional tune, "Laredo," On The MIC!
Aug 25, 2023


On The MIC with Songbird performing "Stubborn"
This week Songbird flies in for a fun, exclusive live performance of her track, "Stubborn" On The MIC!
Aug 18, 2023


On The MIC with Barbara performing "Sneaking around"
This week Barbara, also known as DJ Barbs takes us into the studio for an exclusive On The MIC performance of her track, "Sneaking around"!
Aug 11, 2023


On The MIC with Almost Famous Friends performing "If You Need Me"
This week Tristan of Austin Texas' Almost Famous Friends gets On The MIC to perform one of the band's new tracks, "If You Need Me," solo!...
Aug 4, 2023
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