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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'.


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.


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”


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!


Mental Health Matters: A Musician’s Guide to Getting Support
Explore essential mental health resources for musicians. Discover support systems and tools to prioritize the mental health musicians need.


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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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!
Apr 8


Richard Berger Reminds Us to "Look Around" and Unplug—A Feel-Good Synthwave Jam for Today’s Overstimulated World
Discover Richard Berger's "Look Around"—a feel-good synthwave jam urging us to unplug and enjoy life's simple joys.
Feb 25


"SAVE A HORSE, BREAK A HEART": Tiger La Flor Delivers a Playful New Pop-Country Hit
Experience the playful rebellion of Tiger La Flor's new pop-country hit, "SAVE A HORSE, BREAK A HEART," a refreshing twist on the genre.
Nov 26, 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 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 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: Loser Company "Raptors"
Discover the captivating journey of indie rock band Loser Company. Unveil their evolution and the story behind their latest single.
Jan 25, 2024


Meet maddie rien: The MIC's October Musician of the Month
This October, The MIC is celebrating maddie rien, as our MIC Musician of the Month!
Oct 5, 2023


Ben Kai's "twenties high": An Emotionally Charged Anthem for the Existential Journey of Youth
Hailing from Woodside, California, and currently making waves in Los Angeles, Ben Kai emerges as a striking alt-rock artist, captivating...
Sep 8, 2023


Meet LO LA: The MIC's August Musician of the Month
Meet LO LA: Multi-instrumentalist LO LA is a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter. Igniting a passion for music at a very young age, LO LA...
Aug 3, 2023


Meet Karla Torres as Skeletosphere: The MIC's March Musician of the Month
Meet Karla Torres as Skeletosphere: The MIC's March Musician of the Month
Mar 1, 2023


Brenda Carsey and Her Journey to "Cognizance"
Los Angeles-based Brenda Carsey just released her much-anticipated album, Cognizance. Stef had the excellent opportunity to chat with...
Feb 15, 2023


On The MIC with Jovi Espina performing "Tomorrow Will Come"
After releasing her debut EP "Act Accordingly", Jovi Espina delivers an intimate performance of her track, "Tomorrow Will Come" just for...
Jan 6, 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


On The MIC with Brenda Carsey performing "I'm Sorry"
This week we're excited to introduce Brenda Carsey to The MIC performing the third single off of her upcoming record, "I'm Sorry."
Sep 23, 2022


Brenda Carsey Creates a Vulnerable Story You Can Feel: "I'm Sorry" we Haven't Heard it Sooner
The question when it comes to Brenda Carsey is, "What hasn't she done?" because it sure seems like she's done it all in music. Starting...
Sep 16, 2022


for moses Teams Up with ARH3AD for her Debut Single "Mr. Starman," an Ode to David Bowie
Who doesn't love a good David Bowie tribute? Moses, artist name, ('for moses') is a singer-songwriter who moseys her way through piano...
Aug 31, 2022
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