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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.
Frederick James Refuses "Walking Through Hell" in New Single
Frederick James Refuses "Walking Through Hell" in New Single
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!
*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."
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”
Class is in Session: Liam Naughton & The Educators Step Into the Spotlight with "I Want To Go Out Tonight"
Class is in Session: Liam Naughton & The Educators Step Into the Spotlight with "I Want To Go Out Tonight"
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
The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Indie Musicians: Best Gifts for Artists, Producers & Managers in 2025
Discover the ultimate holiday gift guide for indie musicians! Find perfect gifts for artists, producers, and managers in our 2025 holiday gift guide.
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!
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 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!
Meet P-Funk North: The MIC Mag's February 2026 Musicians of the Month!
Meet our Musicians of the Month: P-Funk North
Formed in 2013 by David Sloyan, North Plainfield, NJ’s P-Funk North delivers high-energy, lyric-driven reggae rock, has shared stages with The Offspring, The Wailers, and Slightly Stoopid, appeared on festival lineups alongside 311, Sublime, Cage the Elephant, and Blink-182, and has a new album on the way.
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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Five Fast Facts with Holly Bruce on her Hopeful Record "Love Remains"
Discover the compelling journey of Holly Bruce and her hopeful record "Love Remains". Explore her musical background and recording process.
Sep 3, 2024
Five Fast Facts with Jim Andralis on his new Hauntingly Beautiful LP, 'Ghosts'
Discover our Five Fast Facts with Jim Andralis on his LP 'Ghosts,' exploring the depths of grief and the beauty of love.
Aug 20, 2024
Five Fast Facts with C.L. Turner of Arctic Wave on their new single, "Jersey Girl"
Dive into Arctic Wave's new single, "Jersey Girl," with C.L. Turner as he shares the inspiration behind this lively tune!
Aug 16, 2024
Five Fast Facts with JD Hinton on his latest release "The Other Side"
Explore five fast facts with JD Hinton on his latest release "The Other Side" as he shares the story behind the song and his musical journey
Aug 13, 2024
Five Fast Facts with Charlotte Chipembere on her latest single, "Tunnel Vision"
Discover the journey of Charlotte Chipembere and her latest single "Tunnel Vision" as she shares her influences and songwriting process.
Jul 26, 2024
Five Fast Facts with Bianca Jazmine on her Upcoming Single, "I Am Mine" out Tomorrow!
Meet Bianca Jazmine, an indie rock singer-songwriter, as she shares insights on her upcoming single "I Am Mine" in our latest 5FF!
Jun 20, 2024
Five Fast Facts: Dani Zanoni '20 Something' Video Interview!
Read the inside scoop on indie pop sensation Dani Zanoni's debut EP '20 Something'! Learn about the inspiration, writing process, and more.
Feb 6, 2024
Five Fast Facts: Amelie Lucille "See Me"
Discover the rising talent of 15-year-old singer-songwriter Amelie Lucille's "See Me."
Feb 2, 2024
Five Fast Facts: Loser Company "Raptors"
Discover the captivating journey of indie rock band Loser Company. Unveil their evolution and the story behind their latest single.
Jan 25, 2024
Five Fast Facts: Thirsty Curses "I Never Learn"
Discover Five Fast Facts about Thirsty Curses "I Never Learn"! Learn about their band formation, musical style, and latest single.
Jan 9, 2024
Five Fast Facts: Laini and the Wildfire 'Hold On To Your Soul'
Discover Five Fast Facts about Laini and the Wildfire's latest release, 'Hold On To Your Soul.'
Dec 6, 2023
Five Fast Facts with Mike Freund on his latest single "Kicking Dirt"
Discover the Five Fast Facts about Mike Freund's latest single "Kicking Dirt" in this exclusive interview.
Nov 30, 2023
Five Fast Facts with The Northern on their latest single, "Drown"
Just last week they released their latest single, "Drown" and Stef from The MIC caught up with the band to talk about their single, "Drown"!
Nov 20, 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
Five Fast Facts: Bob Nicholson
Bob Nicholson caught the bug, like many of his time, from watching Elvis on the Ed Sullivan Show. Growing up, sports were never something...
Aug 22, 2023
Five Fast Facts: Maria Alexa's "Comfortable"
Maria Alexa began singing at age four after being inspired by her father's infatuation with music. Throughout her childhood, she used...
Jul 12, 2023
Five Fast Facts: Diana Omar's "Bring Me Down"
From Maryland comes Diana Omar, a singer-songwriter and incoming freshman at Yale University. She started her musical journey with...
Jun 7, 2023
Five Fast Facts: Jai Winter's "JUMP"
Jai Winter is a Philly native rapper and engineer. Pulling inspiration from his musical heroes like Kendrick Lamar and Nipsey Hussle, Jai...
May 9, 2023
Five Fast Facts: Charles Grace's Latest Single "Thousand Times"
Southern Californian singer-songwriter Charles Grace used his foundation in his classical guitar studies to write his own music. He wrote...
Mar 23, 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
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