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Meet Women in STEM: The MIC Mag's March 2026 Women's History Month Musicians of the Month!
Meet our Women's History Month Musicians of the Month: Women in STEM. Women in STEM is an indie-rock trio made up of Sam Caspary, Finn Sleppy, and Ella Adams, bringing girl group energy and a serious power complex to everything they do. With a sound as scrumptious as their attitude is bold, these three are carving out their own corner of the indie-rock world, one irresistible track at a time.


Frederick James Refuses "Walking Through Hell" in New Single
Frederick James Refuses "Walking Through Hell" in New Single


The MIC Mag's February 2026 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!


*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."


Frederick James Refuses "Walking Through Hell" in New Single
Frederick James Refuses "Walking Through Hell" in New Single


Mourning Coffee’s Intimate Journey Through Love and Loss with “Amor Fati”
Mourning Coffee’s Intimate Journey Through Love and Loss with “Amor Fati”


Class is in Session: Liam Naughton & The Educators Step Into the Spotlight with "I Want To Go Out Tonight"
Class is in Session: Liam Naughton & The Educators Step Into the Spotlight with "I Want To Go Out Tonight"


Nicole Ash Speaks on Latest EP 'Never Better' and What it Means to Her in our Latest Five Fast Facts
Nicole Ash Speaks on Latest EP 'Never Better' and What it Means to Her in our Latest Five Fast Facts


Beach Daze Talks New Single “Everything We Ever Wanted” and Kicking Off 2026 With an Upbeat, House-Inspired Sound
Beach Daze Talks New Single “Everything We Ever Wanted” and Kicking Off 2026 With an Upbeat, House-Inspired Sound


Five Fast Facts with Tony Lio: Inside 'Mirage Masquerade' and the Evolution of His Sound
Five Fast Facts with Tony Lio: Inside 'Mirage Masquerade' and the Evolution of His Sound


The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Indie Musicians: Best Gifts for Artists, Producers & Managers in 2025
Discover the ultimate holiday gift guide for indie musicians! Find perfect gifts for artists, producers, and managers in our 2025 holiday gift guide.


Hold That Drop: Why December Is a Music Release Dead Zone
The holiday season comes with an unspoken rule. December drops rarely get heard. Here’s what makes it a music dead zone.


Where Are My Fans?! Tips on Increasing Your Fanbase and Digital Engagement for Independent Artists
Boost your fanbase with expert tips on digital engagement for independent artists. Discover how to build a loyal fanbase effectively!


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 Women in STEM: The MIC Mag's March 2026 Women's History Month Musicians of the Month!
Meet our Women's History Month Musicians of the Month: Women in STEM. Women in STEM is an indie-rock trio made up of Sam Caspary, Finn Sleppy, and Ella Adams, bringing girl group energy and a serious power complex to everything they do. With a sound as scrumptious as their attitude is bold, these three are carving out their own corner of the indie-rock world, one irresistible track at a time.


The MIC Mag's February 2026 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!


Meet P-Funk North: The MIC Mag's February 2026 Musicians of the Month!
Meet our Musicians of the Month: P-Funk North
Formed in 2013 by David Sloyan, North Plainfield, NJ’s P-Funk North delivers high-energy, lyric-driven reggae rock, has shared stages with The Offspring, The Wailers, and Slightly Stoopid, appeared on festival lineups alongside 311, Sublime, Cage the Elephant, and Blink-182, and has a new album on the way.


































































How a Shakespeare Misquotation inspired Lily Forte’s Album, 'Don’t Gild The Lily'
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”
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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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


Christine Tarquinio's "New Year's Day": A Reflective Single on Resolutions and New Beginnings
Explore Christine Tarquinio's new single 'New Year's Day,' delving into the fleeting nature of resolutions and fresh beginnings.
Jun 25, 2024


Christine Tarquinio's "All Angles": An Introspective Journey into Inner Strength
Singer-songwriter Christine Tarquinio from Melbourne, Australia, released her debut single in 2014 and since has been crafting her...
Mar 1, 2024


Karen Harding Tackles her Insecurities in new single "Insane For A Moment"
Karen Harding's "Insane For A Moment" is a track all audiences can resonate with.
Jul 4, 2023


After a Car Accident and Struggles the LGBTQ+ Community Faced, Jay Wood is Saying, "oh well"
Complete with a ukulele and solid harmonies; Wood creates a bright, cheerful song that makes you feel good.
Jul 3, 2023


ZOE Shines Bright in New Song "Sun"
ZOE's songwriting journey began when she was just five years old in Perth, Western Australia. During her formative years, she fronted...
Jun 28, 2023


Christine Tarquinio is all about Good Vibes in her latest single "You and Me"
Christine Tarquinio's "You and Me" is an easy-listening, upbeat, uplifting song with simple production and a positive message.
Jun 27, 2023


Melbourne Classically Trained Duo Create "Be The One," an Infectious Dream-Pop Dance Track
Two classically trained musicians from the land down under come together to create an infectious dream-pop dance track. Classically...
Mar 14, 2023


Get Into the Holiday Spirit & "Sing Together on Christmas" with Monique Angele's New Track
Monique Angele is a Canadian-Australian operatic pop singer-songwriter and pianist. Through studying classical opera, she discovered her...
Dec 1, 2022


From Label to Indie Artist: Here's the Long Story Short on Sharl's Track "I Fell in Love"
Remerged in 2022 as an independent artist, Melbourne-based Sharl is ready to enter back into the world of pop. Originally signed to a UK...
Oct 26, 2022


How Did Aesop's Fables Inspire the Dance Track "Crywolf"?: An Interview with Kevin Silvester
All the way from Melbourne, Australia, comes Kevin Silvester, producer, pianist, DJ, and music theory enthusiast. For his latest single,...
Sep 13, 2022
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