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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."
Meet Emery Major: The MIC Mag's May 2025 Musician of the Month
Meet Emery Major: a Colorado-born songwriter turning everyday moments into unforgettable melodies. With a voice as smooth as the Rockies are rugged, he's bringing heart, soul, and a fresh folk-pop sound to stages across the country.
The MIC Mag's April 2025, 5-Year Anniversary Issue!
Celebrate The MIC Mag's 5-year milestone! Check out our exclusive features, artist highlights, and our top moments in The MIC Mag's April 2025 issue.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Charlie Western's "Lovely Tonight" On The MIC
Celebrate Valentine's Day with Charlie Western's heartfelt "Lovely Tonight" On The MIC!
Abbie Roper Serves Up a Valentine’s Day Special On The MIC with a Cover of Pierce The Veil’s "Bulletproof Love"
Enjoy Abbie Roper's special cover of Pierce the Veil's "Bulletproof Love" this Valentine's Day Eve!
Special Valentine's Day On The MIC Episode: Mourning Coffee Covers "(Don’t Fear) The Reaper" by Blue Öyster Cult
Celebrate Valentine's Day with Mourning Coffee's unique acoustic cover of "(Don’t Fear) The Reaper" On The MIC!
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!
Feeling "Chained" to Your Emotions? Alwyn Morrison Has a Nostalgic Britpop-Inspired Track for That
Explore Alwyn Morrison's "Chained," a nostalgic Britpop-inspired track.
Ølivia Mae’s 'Butterfly Effect' Captures the Chaos, Thrill, and Heartbreak of Falling Hard
Dive into Ølivia Mae's 'Butterfly Effect,' capturing chaos, thrill, and heartbreak. Check out her debut album now!
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."
Bride Riot would most definitely Survive a Zombie Attack: Five Fast Facts with the band on their track "Mob of the Dead"
Dive into the world of Bride Riot! Discover five fast facts about this all-girls punk band and their hit track "Mob of the Dead."
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.
Behind the Curtain: Celebrating Rockstars of the Music Industry This Women's Herstory Month
Celebrate Women's Herstory Month with 'Behind the Curtain'. Dive into inspiring stories of music industry leaders and their resilience!
Breaking Barriers in Music: Celebrating Independent Women, Queer, and Non-Binary Artists this Women’s Herstory Month
Celebrate Women's Herstory Month by exploring the journeys of independent women, queer, and non-binary artists!
Bang for Your Buck: Tax Write Offs That Help Independent Artists and Musicians Save Money
Wondering what you can write off this tax season while staying compliant as an indie artist? Read our top tips for tax write offs!
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 Emery Major: The MIC Mag's May 2025 Musician of the Month
Meet Emery Major: a Colorado-born songwriter turning everyday moments into unforgettable melodies. With a voice as smooth as the Rockies are rugged, he's bringing heart, soul, and a fresh folk-pop sound to stages across the country.
The MIC Mag's April 2025, 5-Year Anniversary Issue!
Celebrate The MIC Mag's 5-year milestone! Check out our exclusive features, artist highlights, and our top moments in The MIC Mag's April 2025 issue.
The MIC Mag's March 2025 Women's HerStory Month Issue!
Check out The MIC Mag's March 2025 Issue featuring our Musician of the Month Liv Bec, & new music from Your Best Nightmare and Water Street!
It’s Never Too Early to Add to Your Halloween Playlist: “Black Magic Witches” by Zack the Ripper is the Perfect Add
Discover why "Black Magic Witches" by Zack the Ripper is the ultimate Halloween playlist addition.
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!
Five Fast Facts with Pan Arcadia: From Brooklyn Cellars to Indie Rock and Their Latest Single, "Dynamics"
Learn all about Pan Arcadia's journey from Brooklyn cellars to indie rock and their latest single, "Dynamics" in our latest Five Fast Facts!
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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!
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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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