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Feel Like You're Racing Against Time? Angie Colman Wonders the Same in Part 1 of Her Debut Album, 'How Do I Make My Life Slow Down?'
Feel Like You're Racing Against Time? Angie Colman Wonders the Same on Her Debut Album, 'How Do I Make My Life Slow Down?'
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.
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.
Feel Like You're Racing Against Time? Angie Colman Wonders the Same in Part 1 of Her Debut Album, 'How Do I Make My Life Slow Down?'
Feel Like You're Racing Against Time? Angie Colman Wonders the Same on Her Debut Album, 'How Do I Make My Life Slow Down?'
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!
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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Feel Like You're Racing Against Time? Angie Colman Wonders the Same in Part 1 of Her Debut Album, 'How Do I Make My Life Slow Down?'
Feel Like You're Racing Against Time? Angie Colman Wonders the Same on Her Debut Album, 'How Do I Make My Life Slow Down?'
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Christine Tarquinio's "New Year's Day": A Reflective Single on Resolutions and New Beginnings
Explore Christine Tarquinio's new single 'New Year's Day,' delving into the fleeting nature of resolutions and fresh beginnings.
Jun 25, 2024
Start "Dreaming" with Monique Angele and Escape Life's Stress in her New Single
Escape the stress of life and start "Dreaming" with Monique Angele. Immerse yourself in her ethereal new single!
May 3, 2024
Christine Tarquinio's "All Angles": An Introspective Journey into Inner Strength
Singer-songwriter Christine Tarquinio from Melbourne, Australia, released her debut single in 2014 and since has been crafting her...
Mar 1, 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
Stefan West's "Happily Ever After": A Melodic Tale of Young Love and Striking Guitar Solos
Stefan West, an indie artist hailing from the coastal haven of Geelong, Victoria, Australia, emerges with a distinct fusion of alt-rock...
Dec 18, 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
Stefan West's "Take What You Need": A Lyrically Heavy, Musically Upbeat Journey
Stefan West's"Take What You Need" is a poignant soul-searching journey that is lyrically heavy while being musically upbeat.
Sep 5, 2023
Jay Wood Rediscovers Life and Love After Brain Injury in Latest Single, "Initial Pulse"
After suffering a catastrophic car accident, Jay Wood was told she could never regain her abilities again. With determination and...
Jul 31, 2023
Gavin Bowles & The Distractions Battle a Toxic Relationship in New Pop-Rock Bop, "Break My Heart"
Gavin Bowles & The Distractions created a pop-rock bop with "Break My Heart."
Jul 6, 2023
Karen Harding Tackles her Insecurities in new single "Insane For A Moment"
Karen Harding's "Insane For A Moment" is a track all audiences can resonate with.
Jul 4, 2023
After a Car Accident and Struggles the LGBTQ+ Community Faced, Jay Wood is Saying, "oh well"
Complete with a ukulele and solid harmonies; Wood creates a bright, cheerful song that makes you feel good.
Jul 3, 2023
ZOE Shines Bright in New Song "Sun"
ZOE's songwriting journey began when she was just five years old in Perth, Western Australia. During her formative years, she fronted...
Jun 28, 2023
Christine Tarquinio is all about Good Vibes in her latest single "You and Me"
Christine Tarquinio's "You and Me" is an easy-listening, upbeat, uplifting song with simple production and a positive message.
Jun 27, 2023
Already Topping Spotify Playlists, Australia's 'jnr.' Releases a New Single "U Stay On My Mind"
Ben Silva is 'jnr.' an Australian pop singer-songwriter aiming to create soundscapes. His influences include The 1975, Bon Iver, Tame...
May 18, 2023
Melbourne Classically Trained Duo Create "Be The One," an Infectious Dream-Pop Dance Track
Two classically trained musicians from the land down under come together to create an infectious dream-pop dance track. Classically...
Mar 14, 2023
Five Fast Facts: Sounds on the Couch's First Compilation Album 'Independent Discovery (Volume 1)'
Karen Harding is a singer-songwriter who is just as passionate about independent and emerging artists as we are! The MIC was thrilled to...
Feb 6, 2023
Join Meadow Argus "Dancing Through A Slow Apocalypse"
Meadow Argus' Dancing Through A Slow Apocalypse is unique, exciting, and constantly challenging the listener's expectations.
Jan 17, 2023
Get Into the Holiday Spirit & "Sing Together on Christmas" with Monique Angele's New Track
Monique Angele is a Canadian-Australian operatic pop singer-songwriter and pianist. Through studying classical opera, she discovered her...
Dec 1, 2022
From Label to Indie Artist: Here's the Long Story Short on Sharl's Track "I Fell in Love"
Remerged in 2022 as an independent artist, Melbourne-based Sharl is ready to enter back into the world of pop. Originally signed to a UK...
Oct 26, 2022
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