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Hold That Drop: Why December Is a Music Release Dead Zone
The holiday season comes with an unspoken rule. December drops rarely get heard. Here’s what makes it a music dead zone.
Meet Cold Weather Company: The MIC Mag's December 2025 Musicians of the Month!
This month, we’re shining a light on Cold Weather Company, an indie-folk trio whose storytelling, symmetry, and spirit have carried them from dorm-room recordings to stages near and far. With 12M+ streams and over a decade of creativity, their journey continues to inspire our community. And with winter settling in, their seasonal favorite “Warmth in Winter” is the perfect soundtrack to cozy days and cold nights.
The MIC Mag's November 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!
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."
Hold That Drop: Why December Is a Music Release Dead Zone
The holiday season comes with an unspoken rule. December drops rarely get heard. Here’s what makes it a music dead zone.
Where Are My Fans?! Tips on Increasing Your Fanbase and Digital Engagement for Independent Artists
Boost your fanbase with expert tips on digital engagement for independent artists. Discover how to build a loyal fanbase effectively!
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!
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 Cold Weather Company: The MIC Mag's December 2025 Musicians of the Month!
This month, we’re shining a light on Cold Weather Company, an indie-folk trio whose storytelling, symmetry, and spirit have carried them from dorm-room recordings to stages near and far. With 12M+ streams and over a decade of creativity, their journey continues to inspire our community. And with winter settling in, their seasonal favorite “Warmth in Winter” is the perfect soundtrack to cozy days and cold nights.
The MIC Mag's November 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 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.
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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*HOLIDAY* Valentine's On The MIC featuring Missy Alvarez Performing "My Funny Valentine"
This week we have a VERY exciting episode. Not only is this our first ever Valentine's Day episode, but it is also our first fully...
Feb 10, 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
Meet Hunter Guzenski: The MIC's February Musician of the Month
Welcome to The MIC's very first Musician of the Month! For our first edition we have February's Musician of the Month, Hunter Guzenski!...
Feb 2, 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
On The MIC with Emily Jeanne Brown performing "Proud"
Actor, musician and Embodied Voice coach, Emily Jeanne Brown gets on The MIC to give us a new arrangement of her track, "Proud."
Jan 20, 2023
On The MIC with Dano performing "Gone Again"
After her ten-year musical hiatus, Danielle Hickson, known as Dano, is back! She is gearing up to release her debut single, but in the meant
Jan 13, 2023
On The MIC with Jovi Espina performing "Tomorrow Will Come"
After releasing her debut EP "Act Accordingly", Jovi Espina delivers an intimate performance of her track, "Tomorrow Will Come" just for...
Jan 6, 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
Our First Ever *HOLIDAY* On The MIC Episode!: On The MIC with the dt's Performing "Run Run Rudolph"
To celebrate the holidays, The MIC will be launching two *very* special Holiday On The MIC episodes! To kick it off, we have Dave and Tom...
Dec 16, 2022
Five Fast Facts: Wishful Thinking's "Consequences"
After coming across Wishful Thinking's "Consequences" music video, The MIC knew we had to chat with these guys. Here's five fast facts...
Dec 14, 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 Sean Tobin performing "I'll Be Alright"
Sean Tobin just released his third full length album Ghost of the Arcade with his band 'Sean Tobin & the Boardwalk Fire' in June of this...
Dec 2, 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
On The MIC with Sahara Moon performing "Hold Me If I Stay"
We are so excited to announce that our "On The MIC" YouTube series is back for another season! To kick-off season two, we have Sahara...
Nov 11, 2022
The One Man Band(s): An Exclusive Interview with Justin Bruce
From Angleton Texas comes Justin Bruce. Leader and mainly the sole member of three bands of different genres, "Shame the Masses,"...
Oct 21, 2022
Five Fast Facts: Mardi Lumsden "nineteen"
The MIC had the pleasure of speaking to award-winning Australian indie-pop artist Mardi Lumsden about her latest track, 'nineteen.'
Oct 18, 2022
On The MIC with Gin War performing "Pissin'"
This week we are delighted to have Kyle Carrier of Gin War On The MIC give us an exclusive performance of "Pissin,'" one of the tracks...
Sep 30, 2022
On The MIC with Brenda Carsey performing "I'm Sorry"
This week we're excited to introduce Brenda Carsey to The MIC performing the third single off of her upcoming record, "I'm Sorry."
Sep 23, 2022
How Did Aesop's Fables Inspire the Dance Track "Crywolf"?: An Interview with Kevin Silvester
All the way from Melbourne, Australia, comes Kevin Silvester, producer, pianist, DJ, and music theory enthusiast. For his latest single,...
Sep 13, 2022
On The MIC with D. Marin Perez performing "Say it Plain"
This week D. Marin steps on the mic to give us an exclusive performance of his track, "Say It Plain" filmed by James Hur of Hur...
Aug 26, 2022
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