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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.


Feel Like You're Racing Against Time? Angie Colman Wonders the Same in Part 1 of Her Debut Album, 'How Do I Make My Life Slow Down?'
Feel Like You're Racing Against Time? Angie Colman Wonders the Same on Her Debut Album, 'How Do I Make My Life Slow Down?'


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'.


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.


Feel Like You're Racing Against Time? Angie Colman Wonders the Same in Part 1 of Her Debut Album, 'How Do I Make My Life Slow Down?'
Feel Like You're Racing Against Time? Angie Colman Wonders the Same on Her Debut Album, 'How Do I Make My Life Slow Down?'


King of Cups Take Aim at a Broken Political System with Fiery New Single “Watch The World Burn”
King of Cups light a match under the political chaos with their explosive new single “Watch The World Burn” — a fiery blend of pop-punk and post-hardcore that calls out corruption and hollow promises.


Still Hung Up on an Ex? Francesca Fuentes gets it with her latest music video, “I Just Wanna Be Your Lover Again” now playing on MTV
Discover the heartache and longing in Francesca Fuentes' new music video, "I Just Wanna Be Your Lover Again," now playing on MTV!


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.


From the Boy in a Bedroom, to the Woman On Stage: Interview with Transgender Artist Kid Keen, Exploring their Journey and Upcoming Release, “I Thought Your World Was Ending”
From the Boy in a Bedroom, to the Woman On Stage: Interview with Transgender Artist Kid Keen, Exploring their Journey and Upcoming Release, “I Thought Your World Was Ending”


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?


You're Invited! Pride Fests Near You 2025
Discover Pride Fests near you in 2025! Enjoy music, food, and fun at various Pride Fests across NJ and NY. Celebrate and join the festivities!


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...


The MIC Mag's June Pride 2025 Issue!
Check out The MIC Mag's June Pride 2025 issue featuring our Musicians of the Month, The Weekend Lesbians, and special Pride On The MIC episodes from DANE, Ela Martini, Gabrielle Lea, and Joe Grisanzio!


Meet The Weekend Lesbians: The MIC Mag's June 2025 Musicians of the Month!
Check out our June 2025 Musicians of the Month, the Weekend Lesbians!


The MIC Mag's May 2025 Mental Health Awareness Month Issue!
Discover The MIC Mag May issue with exclusive interviews, mental health tips, and more.


































































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


Make it a Weekend to Remember with MAUCH and Roe Knows Best's EP, 'Weekend at Mauchies…Vol. 1'
Make it a Weekend to Remember with MAUCH and Roe Knows Best's EP, 'Weekend at Mauchies… Vol 1'


RODERIK Unpacks the "All or Nothing" Tug-of-War in Toxic Relationships in their latest Single
Explore RODERIK's latest single "All or Nothing," delving into toxic relationships.
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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'.
Jul 8


Interview with Drag Artist, Saint Valentine on their Debut EP, 'Transjester'
Dive into the world of Saint Valentine and their debut EP 'Transjester'.
Jun 25


Hurts So Good: Five Fast Facts with Speakeasy on their Therapeutic track "Monogamy"
Discover the therapeutic power of Speakeasy's "Monogamy" with these five fast facts.
Jun 10


Five Fast Facts: Monique Angele on her New Cinematic Single “Be Alive”
Discover the journey behind Monique Angele's new single "Be Alive." Dive into her cinematic sound and emotional depth with Monique Angele "Be Alive."
May 15


Rage, Reckoning, and Rebellion: An Exclusive Interview with Your Best Nightmare on “St. Agnes”
Rage, Reckoning, Rebellion and more! Read all about Your Best Nightmare's latest single, "St. Agnes" in our latest interview with the band.
Mar 4


Five Fast Facts with Justin Meyer: Behind the Scenes of His Latest Release, "talking 'bout us"
Get the inside scoop with Justin Meyer talking 'bout us and his latest release.
Dec 5, 2024


Five Fast Facts with Cinnamon Rayne on Her Musical Process, Inspirations, and New Single, "Caroline"
Read all about the musical journey of Cinnamon Rayne, from her church choir beginnings to her latest single, "Caroline."
Nov 19, 2024


Five Fast Facts: The Outfield Clovers Dive into the Heartache Behind "Wes Anderson"
Read all about "Wes Anderson" with The Outfield Clovers as they share their inspirations & songwriting process in our latest Five Fast Facts
Nov 14, 2024


Five Fast Facts: Fiona Grey on Finding Safety in Queer Clubs and Unleashing Her Alter Ego 'Daisy' in New Single "Call Me Daisy"
Five Fast Facts with Fiona Grey on Finding Safety in Queer Clubs and Unleashing Her Alter Ego 'Daisy' in New Single "Call Me Daisy"
Nov 13, 2024


Five Fast Facts: Madison Mueller's 'Sweet Bitterness' Inspires Finding Joy in Life's Simple Moments
Five Fast Facts with Madison Mueller and her track, "Sweet Bitterness," a song about finding joy and excitement in everyday life.
Oct 30, 2024


Five Fast Facts with Lou Zerker: From Blink-182 Influences and Tuba Playing to his New Single "Crazy"
Get to know Lou Zerker - from tuba player to London artist. Discover his Blink-182 influences and his new single "Crazy."
Oct 10, 2024


Five Fast Facts with Ethan Buckner on His Track "Wavering," Blending Personal Struggles with Societal Issues
Discover how Ethan Buckner's personal struggles and societal issues intertwine in his track "Wavering" in our latest Five Fast Facts!
Sep 17, 2024


Five Fast Facts with Jay Putty on 'The Compass': An Introspective Record for Finding Your North Star
Embark on an introspective journey with Jay Putty 'The Compass.' Discover the resilience and transformation behind his latest record.
Sep 5, 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


Hilary Cousins’ "Island" Music Video Premiere: Exploring Isolation and the Search for Identity
Experience the haunting and evocative music video for Hilary Cousins' "Island," as he delves into themes of isolation and identity.
Aug 7, 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


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
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