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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

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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."

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music features

The Quivering Palm 'Perpetual Motion Vol. 2': an Album That Keeps Going

Mourning Coffee Embraces the Awkward in New Song “Fight or Flight”

Frederick James Refuses "Walking Through Hell" in New Single

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interviews

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

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You're Invited! Pride Fests Near You 2026

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!

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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...

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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”

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: Amelie Lucille "See Me"

Discover the rising talent of 15-year-old singer-songwriter Amelie Lucille's "See Me."

Feb 2, 2024

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You're Invited! Pride Fests Near You 2026

The MIC Mag's May 2026 Month Issue!

Five Fast Facts with 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

Ela Martini On The MIC Performing her Original Track "Shy Girl" for Pride Month

The Joe Grisanzio Band On The MIC Performing Alicia Keys' "If I Ain't Got You" LIVE at Pocono Pride

The Quivering Palm 'Perpetual Motion Vol. 2': an Album That Keeps Going

Mourning Coffee Embraces the Awkward in New Song “Fight or Flight”

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

Pool Halls, Punk, and a Dog With a Grudge: Inside the World of Knifetwister Records with Raph Copeland

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

Cancelling To Come Back Whole: Mental Health On Tour

Stop Waiting for Gigs: The Indie Artist's Guide to Landing Gigs

The MIC's Indie Christmas List: New Holiday Spotify Playlist!

NEW Genre Spotify Playlists! Pop, Rock, R&B and more!

Sounds That Made The MIC: The MIC's 2022 GOLD

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”

You Can’t Cover Your Pain in “Tinsel,” But Sydney Dale Gives Voice to a Lonely Christmas

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Five Fast Facts: Amelie Lucille "See Me"

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Holiday On The MIC with Lavender Disaster performing "Solstice Carole," a Pagan Yule Song