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Exclusive Interview with Jeff Petescia on his Double Single Drop, "Stompin' Around" and "I Can't Hide"
Exclusive Interview with Jeff Petescia on his Double Single Drop, "Stompin' around" and "I Can't Hide"
Meet Wave Break: The MIC Mag's October 2025 Musician of the Month!
Meet Wave Break: Wave Break has carved out a fierce and magnetic presence in the Jersey Shore scene, fusing raw emotion with anthemic...
The MIC Mag's September 2025 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! Shark Noises:...
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.
Hilary Cousins’ "Road to Corinth": A Journey for Insight and Meaning in a Fractured World
Hilary Cousins’ "Road to Corinth": A Journey for Insight and Meaning in a Fractured World
Strength Meets Sensitivity in Bel’s Latest Single “Canadian Tuxedo”
Strength Meets Sensitivity in Bel’s Latest Single “Canadian Tuxedo”
Interview with Melas Leukos: “Magic Is Alive” in You and Me
Discover the ethereal world of Melas Leukos in our interview and the magic behind "Magic Is Alive"!
Exclusive Interview with Jeff Petescia on his Double Single Drop, "Stompin' Around" and "I Can't Hide"
Exclusive Interview with Jeff Petescia on his Double Single Drop, "Stompin' around" and "I Can't Hide"
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'.
From Kate Bush to Yellowstone: How Sync Deals Can Supercharge a Career and Open Doors for Indie Artists
From Kate Bush to Yellowstone, read all about how Sync Deals can supercharge a career and open doors for indie artists, too!
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.
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 Shark Noises: The MIC Mag's September 2025 Musician of the Month!
Shark Noises is a Hudson Valley garage punk duo that proves two people can make a lot of noise and a lot of impact. This month, The MIC Mag is celebrating Shark Noises as our Musicians of the Month!
The MIC Mag's August 2025 Issue!
Explore The MIC Mag's August 2025 Issue! Dive into the latest music features, interviews, and exclusive insights from The MIC Mag.
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
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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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!
May 20
The Eiffels Blend Indie Rock and Dancefloor Energy in Their Feel-Good Anthem "Beautiful Life"
The Eiffels are bringing the feel-good vibes with their latest release, "Beautiful Life"—an indie rock anthem packed with dancefloor energy!
Feb 18
Raising Voices Against the Fentanyl Crisis: Rosie Timmon's "jake" – A Powerful Anthem of Grief and Healing
Rosie Timmon's "jake," raises awareness for the Fentanyl crisis, while delivering a powerful song on grief and healing.
Feb 11
Russell Murray's "Existence Futile": Poetic Lyricism Meets Fierce Intensity
Russell Murray's "Existence Futile" - a fierce blend of poetic lyricism and intense emotion.
Aug 15, 2024
Karen Harding's "Stranger On A Pedestal": A Contemplative Acoustic Journey into Human Imperfections
Embark on a contemplative acoustic journey with Karen Harding's "Stranger on a Pedestal." Discover the realness in human imperfections.
Jul 30, 2024
Jason Didner's "Too Many Tabs Open": A Musical Mirror to the Overloaded Digital Era
Jason Didner's "Too Many Tabs Open": Experience his Jersey rock infused with humor and heart!
Apr 12, 2024
Songs You'll Want to Scream-Sing at a Crowded Rock Show: GreenWing's "Eatin' It"
Get ready to scream-sing at the next rock show with GreenWing's 'Eatin' It'! Step into the emotional journey of their sophomore album.
Mar 19, 2024
GreenWing's "Enough": Confronting Life's Challenges with Grungey Guitars and Embracing a New Perspective
Dive into GreenWing's latest single, "Enough," as they confront life's challenges with grungey guitars and a fresh perspective.
Mar 3, 2024
Experience Sensual Nostalgia: Hermosa's 'Chapter 23' Delivers Smooth R&B Vibes
Hermosa Riley, also known by, onlyhermosa, is a passionate American singer-songwriter hailing from Spartanburg, South Carolina. Her...
Nov 8, 2023
Sucker Punch Teams Up with Fellow New Jerseyan, Chris LoPorto, for "I’m Ready To Ride Giants, Kunu"
Sucker Punch is an emerging band deeply rooted in the New Jersey and Philly DIY punk scenes. Drawing inspiration from bands like The...
Sep 21, 2023
Sucker Punch's new single "Worst Case Ontario" is Made for Headbanging
Starting out as a solo venture, Montclair NJ's Sucker Punch quickly turned into a full band of lifelong friends. Inspired by the...
Aug 16, 2023
Hear the "SNOWFALL" with Jai Winter
Jai Winter is a rapper, singer-songwriter, and engineer. Growing up in his hometown of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Jai Winter learned how...
Aug 9, 2023
Relax While "Skipping Stones On A Salt Lake" with Gordon Holland
Gordon Holland likes to explore, and his latest EP, Skipping Stones On A Salt Lake, explores blending genres. Gordon Holland played for...
Jun 13, 2023
Already Topping Spotify Playlists, Australia's 'jnr.' Releases a New Single "U Stay On My Mind"
Ben Silva is 'jnr.' an Australian pop singer-songwriter aiming to create soundscapes. His influences include The 1975, Bon Iver, Tame...
May 18, 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
Make Grunge Great Again: Hear No Love Songs Try to Keep it Alive on their New Track, "Anodyne Virus"
“Make Grunge Great Again” is No Love Song’s motto. This outfit began when Brooklyn artist Ryan Bazinet released a bedroom demo album in...
Jan 30, 2023
A Halloween Treat: Here's the Long Story Short on for moses & Figgo's "Conquering the Night"
LA-based 'for moses' is back with another collaboration through one of her virtual friendships. All the way from Munich, Germany, comes...
Oct 28, 2022
Breathe in This Fresh "Air": Long Story Short on Desoto Jones' New Single
“Air” evokes ‘90s style grunge rock giving the listener a feeling of nostalgia and angst.
Oct 24, 2022
It's Toxic, It's "Danger"ous: Here's the Long Story Short on Koala Bar's Latest Release
Sadly Koala Bar is not a band named after an actual koala bear, but actually just a Swedish rock band. Starting in 2015, the group was...
Oct 12, 2022
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