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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!


Kill Me Kate’s Long-Awaited Debut Record: Fifteen Years of Chaos, Catharsis, and Comeback Energy
Discover the raw, cathartic energy of Kill Me Kate's debut record. Fifteen years in the making, Kill Me Kate is a testament to chaos and comeback.


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.


Kill Me Kate’s Long-Awaited Debut Record: Fifteen Years of Chaos, Catharsis, and Comeback Energy
Discover the raw, cathartic energy of Kill Me Kate's debut record. Fifteen years in the making, Kill Me Kate is a testament to chaos and comeback.


Hilary Cousins’ "Road to Corinth": A Journey for Insight and Meaning in a Fractured World
Hilary Cousins’ "Road to Corinth": A Journey for Insight and Meaning in a Fractured World


Strength Meets Sensitivity in Bel’s Latest Single “Canadian Tuxedo”
Strength Meets Sensitivity in Bel’s Latest Single “Canadian Tuxedo”


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."


Inside the Shadows: The Shadow Self on “ENRAPTURED,” Inspiration, and their Songwriting Process
Inside the Shadows: The Shadow Self on “ENRAPTURED,” Inspiration, and their Songwriting Process


Exclusive Interview with Jeff Petescia on his Double Single Drop, "Stompin' Around" and "I Can't Hide"
Exclusive Interview with Jeff Petescia on his Double Single Drop, "Stompin' around" and "I Can't Hide"


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!


































































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.


Cre8ive MC Releases Debut Album: Identity Matters, So ‘Make Sure They Spell Your Name Right’
"If you let people spell your name wrong, what else will you let them get away with? Your name is your identity. You have to correct them. You have to claim your space." - Cre8ive MC


Artur Menezes Makes D’Angelo’s “Til It’s Done (Tutu)” His Own With His Funk-Rock Groove
Dive into Artur Menezes' unique funk-rock groove on D'Angelo's "Til It’s Done (Tutu)."
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Meet Above the Moon: The MIC Mag's February 2025 Musician(s) of the Month!
See why Above the Moon is The MIC Mag’s February 2025 pick! Read about the band and their latest release, in The MIC Mag!
Feb 5


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 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


Best Ways to Support Independent Artists: Are You a Bad Friend?
After coming across a Stereogum Instagram Post, we began thinking. The band Oceanator stumbled across a sign at a venue they were playing...
May 25, 2023


The Sounds of One Grand Rube Goldberg Machine:The Quivering Palm’s “Perpetual Motion Vol. 1"
Kevin “KP” Hahn has bred his favorite elements of alt-rock, indie pop, and electronica to create his own sound and solo project, ‘The...
Mar 28, 2023


Meet Karla Torres as Skeletosphere: The MIC's March Musician of the Month
Meet Karla Torres as Skeletosphere: The MIC's March Musician of the Month
Mar 1, 2023


On The MIC with Jack Powers performing "She's In My Head"
Jack Powers is a Montclair State University student dedicated to indie rock-ing.
Feb 3, 2023


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


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...
Dec 30, 2022


On The MIC with Separatr performing "Obvious"
With four singles already out and gearing up to release their upcoming EP Queen Ace, Joe and Stephanie of Separatr gets on The MIC to...
Dec 9, 2022


On The MIC with Love? Said the Commander performing "Drive"
Love? Said the Commander released their fifth EP, In the Kitchen, just two weeks ago! Now they're on the mic to give us an exclusive...
Nov 25, 2022


for moses Teams Up with ARH3AD for her Debut Single "Mr. Starman," an Ode to David Bowie
Who doesn't love a good David Bowie tribute? Moses, artist name, ('for moses') is a singer-songwriter who moseys her way through piano...
Aug 31, 2022


We're Falling for Loucas Bretz's "Autumn Leaves"
Loucas Bretz hails all the way from Luxembourg, Europe. He's okay with imperfections; in fact, he embraces them in his recordings. Bretz...
Aug 24, 2022


*EXCLUSIVE* On The MIC with Deanna DiLandro performing "Message for Isaiah"
This week Deanna DiLandro gives us an intimate performance of her *unreleased* track "Message for Isaiah"! Track only found here on The...
Aug 19, 2022


Meet Philly's Jim Morrison: Jay Johnson and his track "Star Child (Love You So)"
During the bleak days of the pandemic, Jay Johnson discovered inspiration. From his infatuation with travel and philosophy, married...
Aug 17, 2022


Take a Bite into DeLorean Jaws' Latest Track, "Blue Screen Blues (Part 1 & 2)
Aiming to develop danceable indie rock with a DIY aesthetic, DeLorean Jaws was born.
May 24, 2022


On The MIC with the dt's performing "Tina"
This week we're back "On The MIC" with Dave Cacciatore and Tom Losito of the dt's performing their original track, "Tina"! Why the dt's...
Apr 15, 2022


The Breakdown: Starcoast’s Trifecta of Tracks, “We Three”
Starcoast, Virginia Beach's celestial collective, are back, releasing their second EP, "We Three." Together, Tom Hunter, Jim Hunter, and...
Apr 1, 2022


One Day, One Mic: ‘Love? Said the Commander’s’ “Bones”
'Love? Said the Commander' is a quote from The Handmaid's Tale, and a band! A band from the 'Philajersey' area, which the duo...
Feb 8, 2022


What's Grander than 'Grander's' "If Found, Cherish?
Grander has mastered the indie formula. If Found, Cherish is experimental, spacey, and unparalleled.
Dec 23, 2021
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