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A Conversation With POrkR0LL: Supporting Independent Artists From All Angles
Dive into the world of POrkR0LL, where independent artists find support from all angles.
Meet Quedronol: The MIC Mag's July 2026 Musician of the Month!
Meet Quedronol: The MIC Mag's July Musician of the Month.
Blending folk, electronica, and shoegaze into something all his own, this San Francisco-rooted, NYC-based artist has spent the last few years turning nostalgia and love into sound. Three albums deep (plus a brand new anniversary edition), with Quedronol, genre isn't a box, it's a playground.
The Making Of "Let Me Give You A Good Day:" 5 Fast Facts with Frederick James
The Making Of "Let Me Give You A Good Day:" 5 Fast Facts with Frederick James
*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
A Conversation With POrkR0LL: Supporting Independent Artists From All Angles
Dive into the world of POrkR0LL, where independent artists find support from all angles.
The Making Of "Let Me Give You A Good Day:" 5 Fast Facts with Frederick James
The Making Of "Let Me Give You A Good Day:" 5 Fast Facts with Frederick James
A Deep Dive Into "(feels like) nothing at all," With boredslide: 5 Fast Facts
A Deep Dive Into "(feels like) nothing at all," With Boredslide: 5 Fast Facts
Understanding Music Royalties: A Guide for Indie Artists
Did you know you could be missing out on royalties you've already earned?
Black Queer Artists That Are Reshaping the Music Industry
Each of these black queer artists has been pushing to the forefront in their own unique way and stopping at nothing to be heard.
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!
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...
Meet Quedronol: The MIC Mag's July 2026 Musician of the Month!
Meet Quedronol: The MIC Mag's July Musician of the Month.
Blending folk, electronica, and shoegaze into something all his own, this San Francisco-rooted, NYC-based artist has spent the last few years turning nostalgia and love into sound. Three albums deep (plus a brand new anniversary edition), with Quedronol, genre isn't a box, it's a playground.
Meet Alexa Tabbacchino: The MIC Mag's June Pride 2026 Musician of the Month!
Meet Alexa Tabbacchino: The MIC Mag's June Pride Musician of the Month! ⚡️ Growing up, South Jersey's Alexa Tabbacchino wrote songs in secret, and now she's a self-made singer, songwriter, and producer! Read more about her in The MIC Mag and stream her debut EP, Evergreen, out now! 🌿
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!
Reflecting on Philophobic: Absolutely Nothing with Jake Jones: Five Fast Facts
Through inspiration from pop, rap, and R&B, Jake Jones speaks directly from the heart in his new album, Philophobic: Absolutely Nothing. Check out the article to see into his songwriting and recording process, as well as the steps that led him to where he is at now🎤🎵
Suede Aces: The Sound of Classic Rock Reborn
Rooted in NJ, Suede Aces is a hard rock and blues band blending gritty soul, raw emotion, and powerful musicianship. Inspired by Led Zeppelin, Janis Joplin, and Aretha Franklin, the band delivers a sound that feels both classic and fresh. The band's lead vocalist Lily Slix, alongside brothers Darrin and Tommy Bell built a reputation for Suede Aces to perform explosive live shows and have an authentic rock energy. Bassist Gareth “Gort” Odendaal and rhythm guitarist Jerry Reave
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'
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Hilary Cousins Explores Science, Time, and Identity on the Indie-Pop Journey of “Fragments”
Hilary Cousins Explores Science, Time, and Identity on the Indie-Pop Journey of “Fragments”
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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
On The MIC with Meg Whalen performing "Talking In My Sleep"
This week, we're excited to have Meg Whalen On The MIC for an exclusive performance of her track "Talking In My Sleep."
Jul 21, 2023
SEASON 3 PREMIERE: On The MIC with Kate Dressed Up UNRELEASED track,"Strongest Woman in the World"
Welcome back to Season 3 of On The MIC! For our season premiere, we are over the moon we have the opportunity to feature Kate Dressed Up!
May 26, 2023
Squares Takes You on a Trip of Intoxicating Lust in New Single "Light of You"
Squares is a group from Washington, D.C., creating indie rock and pop to stay in your head for days. Created by multi-instrumentalist...
May 4, 2023
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On The MIC [Season 1 & 2] Playlist: OUT NOW!
Our On The MIC YouTube series turns one! While we're still celebrating our 3rd anniversary, we also have another anniversary this month!...
Apr 10, 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
Five Fast Facts: Gabe Chiarello's "Selections from the Prayer Lair"
Coping with the weight of grief, Chiarello turns to songwriting to express his emotions. Gabe Chiarello, a New Jersey singer-songwriter, rel
Mar 21, 2023
On The MIC with Heather Cook performing "Waking Up"
This week NJ native Heather Cook steps On The MIC to perform one of her tracks off her recently released debut album! Here's "Waking Up"!...
Mar 3, 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 The Brothers Union performing "Mirror in the Woods"
Four-piece indie-alt outfit from Monmouth County, NJ are here On The MIC to give us an exclusive live performance of their track "Mirror...
Feb 24, 2023
Brenda Carsey and Her Journey to "Cognizance"
Los Angeles-based Brenda Carsey just released her much-anticipated album, Cognizance. Stef had the excellent opportunity to chat with...
Feb 15, 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 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
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
*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
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
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