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You're Invited! Pride Fests Near You 2026
Pride Month is almost here, and with it comes the anticipation of when and where Pride Festivals will be taking place! Well, anticipate no more; here are 20+ Pride Festivals for you to attend in New Jersey and New York!
The MIC Mag's May 2026 Month 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!
Five Fast Facts with Cahli Samata on "Blink Back," Gatsby's Green Light, and Sending Signals Into the Dark
Cahli Samata on "Blink Back," Gatsby's Green Light, and Sending Signals Into the Dark
*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."
The Quivering Palm 'Perpetual Motion Vol. 2': an Album That Keeps Going
The Quivering Palm 'Perpetual Motion Vol. 2': an Album That Keeps Going
Mourning Coffee Embraces the Awkward in New Song “Fight or Flight”
Mourning Coffee Embraces the Awkward in New Song “Fight or Flight”
Frederick James Refuses "Walking Through Hell" in New Single
Frederick James Refuses "Walking Through Hell" in New Single
Five Fast Facts with Cahli Samata on "Blink Back," Gatsby's Green Light, and Sending Signals Into the Dark
Cahli Samata on "Blink Back," Gatsby's Green Light, and Sending Signals Into the Dark
Pool Halls, Punk, and a Dog With a Grudge: Inside the World of Knifetwister Records with Raph Copeland
Raph has never been in a band, can't play an instrument, and once negotiated bongo privileges into a music video deal — only to be completely forgotten about. None of that stopped him from building Knifetwister Records into something real. New interview out now!
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
You're Invited! Pride Fests Near You 2026
Pride Month is almost here, and with it comes the anticipation of when and where Pride Festivals will be taking place! Well, anticipate no more; here are 20+ Pride Festivals for you to attend in New Jersey and New York!
Cancelling To Come Back Whole: Mental Health On Tour
Explore the importance of prioritizing mental health on tour. Discover why artists like Selena Gomez cancel tours for mental health.
Stop Waiting for Gigs: The Indie Artist's Guide to Landing Gigs
Discover how to land gigs as an indie artist with our guide. From building an online presence to finding gigs, learn to break into the scene!
Montclair Porchfest: Where Each Porch Becomes a Stage
Want to know what Montclair Porchfest 2026 had in store this weekend? We checked out the porches, caught up with artists, and spoke to the community this Saturday.
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW: Mourning Coffee Set to Host Release Party for New Album April 25th, 2026
Join Mourning Coffee's album release party on April 25th! Experience "A Slow Hearse Leaves Everyone Yearning" live with Mourning Coffee.
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!
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 May 2026 Month 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 Shallow Alcove: The MIC Mag's May 2026 Musician of the Month!
Meet our Musicians of the Month: Shallow Alcove! Grace, Dan, Peter, Jack & Noah are making music that sounds like growing up with your best friends: stacked harmonies, diary-like lyrics, and guitar riffs that stick around long after the season changes.
The MIC Mag's April 2026 Month 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!
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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*Holiday* On The MIC with Sebastian Puche performing a Cover of Daniel Johnston's "Christmas in the Loony Bin"
Enjoy this holiday acoustic specialty, of Sebastian Puche of Loose Grip, performing Daniel Johnston's "Christmas in the Loony Bin" for an exclusive Holiday On The MIC episode!
Dec 12, 2025
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.
Dec 10, 2025
*Holiday* Valentine's Day On The MIC with MØNTE performing her upcoming single, "Sam's Song"
Step into the Valentine's Day spirit with MØNTE's live On The MIC performance of her upcoming single "Sam's Song."
Feb 9, 2024
*Holiday* On The MIC with Jake Roggenkamp performing "I'll Be Home for Christmas" Cover
Jake Roggenkamp, performing "I'll Be Home for Christmas" on vocals, guitar, and harmonica!
Dec 8, 2023
*HOLIDAY* On The MIC featuring Dani Zanoni Performing "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas"
On our second and final Holiday On The MIC episode, we have the incredible Dani Zanoni, performing "Have Yourself a Merry Little...
Dec 23, 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
We Jarred This Christmas Jam For You: The MIC's Holly Berry Jams Playlist
This playlist is a tasty, sugar coated treat bound to make your holiday just a little brighter.
Dec 11, 2022
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
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