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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


King of Cups are Back with Another Long A- "Waited" Track off their Upcoming EP
Discover the King of Cups "Waited" track, a neon pop-punk anthem from their upcoming EP.


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)."


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 are Back with Another Long A- "Waited" Track off their Upcoming EP
Discover the King of Cups "Waited" track, a neon pop-punk anthem from their upcoming EP.


Do You Believe In the 'Jersey Devil'? Take a Journey Through the Pine Barrens with Monte Maybe in her Debut Album
Explore Monte Maybe's debut album, 'Jersey Devil,' with a journey through the Pine Barrens!


Love Is in the “Atmosphere” for Squares in His Latest Ethereal Single
Discover the ethereal single "Atmosphere" by Squares, where love and music merge in a galactic soundscape.


If You’re "Seeing Signs," You Might Not Be Alone — An Interview with Nicole Ash on Her New Single, Start, and Guitar Heroes
Discover Nicole Ash's musical journey and her new single "Seeing Signs." Dive into her inspirations, guitar heroes, and more in this exclusive interview.


Five Fast Facts: Vaarin Reflects on her new Album and the Comfort of 'Heading Home'
Discover VAARIN's journey and the heartfelt inspiration behind her latest album, 'Heading Home'.


Five Fast Facts: Frankie Muriel’s “THOSE WERE THE NIGHTS,” but There are More To Come
Explore the journey of Frankie Muriel from St. Louis to chart-topping success. Discover more about Frankie Muriel's new solo track, "Those Were The Nights," and career.


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.


The History of Queerness in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Was it Accepted in 1986?
Explore the history of queerness in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Was the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame accepting of LGBTQ+ artists in 1986?


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 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


The MIC Mag's July 2025 Issue!
Dive into The MIC Mag's July 2025 issue! Discover indie rock band The Spins and more.


Meet The Spins: The MIC Mag's July 2025 Musicians of the Month!
Discover The Spins, The MIC Mag's July 2025 Musicians of the Month! Dive into their journey from NJ lifeguards to acclaimed band.


































































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)."


You're Not Broken, You're Just "Bent": Check out Rhonette Smith's New Single
Dive in to Rhonette Smith's powerful new single "Bent," exploring themes of brokenness and survival
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Meet The Nightly Noodle: The MIC Mag's November Musician of the Month!
Meet guitar groove master, The Nighty Noodle, The MIC Mag's November Musician of the Month!
Nov 5, 2024


Meet Connor Bracken and the Mother Leeds Band: The MIC Mag's October Musicians of the Month!
Discover the electrifying sound of Connor Bracken and the Mother Leeds Band, The MIC Mag's October Musicians of the Month!
Oct 1, 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


Cam Blake's Concept Album 'SATISFACTION OF SAMENESS': An Internal Dialogue Blending Electronica, Driving Synths, and Angsty Rock
Cam Blake's 'Satisfaction of Sameness' - an electrifying blend of electronica, driving synths, and angsty rock!
May 7, 2024


Five Fast Facts with Cam Blake on his upcoming Sophomore Release 'SATISFACTION OF SAMENESS’
With his highly-anticipated sophomore release 'SATISFACTION OF SAMENESS' on the way, check out our Five Fast Facts with Cam Blake!
Apr 25, 2024


Five Fast Facts: Cam Blake "RED TAPE"
Discover the story behind Cam Blake's latest single "RED TAPE" in our latest Five Fast Facts!
Jan 26, 2024


Who are Jack Flowers and The Petal Tones?: Q+A
Explore the whimsical world of Jack Flowers and the Petal Tones. Guest Post by Justin Martin.
Jan 24, 2024


Stefan West's "Take What You Need": A Lyrically Heavy, Musically Upbeat Journey
Stefan West's"Take What You Need" is a poignant soul-searching journey that is lyrically heavy while being musically upbeat.
Sep 5, 2023


Five Fast Facts: Window Weather's "Out From Under"
Window Weather is an indie rock band based in the Jersey City/Brooklyn area founded in 2019 by the songwriting duo Evan Dibbs and Georgia...
Jul 5, 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


Take a Walk Down "Parson Street": Troubleshoot's Debut EP
Grown from a spare room in Charlotte, North Carolina friends Michael Haracopos (Guitar, Vocals), Conor Mckeon (Guitar, Vocals), Harrison...
Dec 7, 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
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