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Five Fast Facts: Vaarin Reflects on her new Album and the Comfort of 'Heading Home'
Discover VAARIN's journey and the heartfelt inspiration behind her latest album, 'Heading Home'.


Five Fast Facts: Frankie Muriel’s “THOSE WERE THE NIGHTS,” but There are More To Come
Explore the journey of Frankie Muriel from St. Louis to chart-topping success. Discover more about Frankie Muriel's new solo track, "Those Were The Nights," and career.


The MIC Mag's June Pride 2025 Issue!
Check out The MIC Mag's June Pride 2025 issue featuring our Musicians of the Month, The Weekend Lesbians, and special Pride On The MIC episodes from DANE, Ela Martini, Gabrielle Lea, and Joe Grisanzio!


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 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.


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!


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.


Five Fast Facts: Vaarin Reflects on her new Album and the Comfort of 'Heading Home'
Discover VAARIN's journey and the heartfelt inspiration behind her latest album, 'Heading Home'.


Five Fast Facts: Frankie Muriel’s “THOSE WERE THE NIGHTS,” but There are More To Come
Explore the journey of Frankie Muriel from St. Louis to chart-topping success. Discover more about Frankie Muriel's new solo track, "Those Were The Nights," and career.


From the Boy in a Bedroom, to the Woman On Stage: Interview with Transgender Artist Kid Keen, Exploring their Journey and Upcoming Release, “I Thought Your World Was Ending”
From the Boy in a Bedroom, to the Woman On Stage: Interview with Transgender Artist Kid Keen, Exploring their Journey and Upcoming Release, “I Thought Your World Was Ending”


The History of Queerness in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Was it Accepted in 1986?
Explore the history of queerness in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Was the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame accepting of LGBTQ+ artists in 1986?


You're Invited! Pride Fests Near You 2025
Discover Pride Fests near you in 2025! Enjoy music, food, and fun at various Pride Fests across NJ and NY. Celebrate and join the festivities!


Mental Health Matters: A Musician’s Guide to Getting Support
Explore essential mental health resources for musicians. Discover support systems and tools to prioritize the mental health musicians need.


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...


The MIC Mag's June Pride 2025 Issue!
Check out The MIC Mag's June Pride 2025 issue featuring our Musicians of the Month, The Weekend Lesbians, and special Pride On The MIC episodes from DANE, Ela Martini, Gabrielle Lea, and Joe Grisanzio!


Meet The Weekend Lesbians: The MIC Mag's June 2025 Musicians of the Month!
Check out our June 2025 Musicians of the Month, the Weekend Lesbians!


The MIC Mag's May 2025 Mental Health Awareness Month Issue!
Discover The MIC Mag May issue with exclusive interviews, mental health tips, and more.


































































You're Not Broken, You're Just "Bent": Check out Rhonette Smith's New Single
Dive in to Rhonette Smith's powerful new single "Bent," exploring themes of brokenness and survival


Make it a Weekend to Remember with MAUCH and Roe Knows Best's EP, 'Weekend at Mauchies…Vol. 1'
Make it a Weekend to Remember with MAUCH and Roe Knows Best's EP, 'Weekend at Mauchies… Vol 1'


RODERIK Unpacks the "All or Nothing" Tug-of-War in Toxic Relationships in their latest Single
Explore RODERIK's latest single "All or Nothing," delving into toxic relationships.
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On The MIC with Jake Thistle performing "After Saying Goodbye"
Jake Thistle is an impressive NJ act, accomplishing many accolades at just 18 years old. He's here On The MIC to give us an *exclusive*...
Jan 27, 2023
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