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Meet Izzy Miz: The MIC Mag's January 2026 Musician of the Month!
Meet Izzy Miz — a true DIY artist whose music blends raw emotion, sharp lyricism, and self-produced magic.
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
Hilary Cousins Explores Science, Time, and Identity on the Indie-Pop Journey of “Fragments”
Hilary Cousins Explores Science, Time, and Identity on the Indie-Pop Journey of “Fragments”
*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."
Hilary Cousins Explores Science, Time, and Identity on the Indie-Pop Journey of “Fragments”
Hilary Cousins Explores Science, Time, and Identity on the Indie-Pop Journey of “Fragments”
Jennifer Allsbrook Digs Deep on Soul-Stirring New Single “Oh My Soul”
Dive into Jennifer Allsbrook's soul-stirring new single "Oh My Soul."
King of Cups Ignite Emotion and Energy on Their New Single “Lighthouse”
King of Cups Ignite Emotion and Energy on Their New Single “Lighthouse”
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
Get Your Ticket to 'Now Arriving… at Secaucus Junction': An Interview with Roe Knows Best
Dive into the world of Roe Knows Best with our exclusive interview! Discover insights about Roe Knows Best's debut album and her musical journey.
ALIE Opens Up About Grief, Growth, and the Making of “Closer To Losing”
ALIE Opens Up About Grief, Growth, and the Making of “Closer To Losing”
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 Izzy Miz: The MIC Mag's January 2026 Musician of the Month!
Meet Izzy Miz — a true DIY artist whose music blends raw emotion, sharp lyricism, and self-produced magic.
The MIC Mag's December 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!
Meet Cold Weather Company: The MIC Mag's December 2025 Musicians of the Month!
This month, we’re shining a light on Cold Weather Company, an indie-folk trio whose storytelling, symmetry, and spirit have carried them from dorm-room recordings to stages near and far. With 12M+ streams and over a decade of creativity, their journey continues to inspire our community. And with winter settling in, their seasonal favorite “Warmth in Winter” is the perfect soundtrack to cozy days and cold nights.
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"
GELEXAIDA Captures Heartache and Memory in Stripped-Down Single “Diet Coke”
Explore GELEXAIDA's new single “Diet Coke” and experience heartache and memory in a stripped-down acoustic style.
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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.
May 27, 2025
Meet Above the Moon: The MIC Mag's February 2025 Musician(s) of the Month!
See why Above the Moon is The MIC Mag’s February 2025 pick! Read about the band and their latest release, in The MIC Mag!
Feb 5, 2025
Conflicting Change in Friends Like Strangers new single, "Sure, Miss You"
Dive into the conflicting emotions of Friends Like Strangers' new single, "Sure, Miss You," blending pop-punk and introspective lyrics!
Sep 11, 2024
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
Meet Jay Johnson: The MIC Mag's August Musician of the Month
Discover the musical journey of multi-instrumentalist, Jay Johnson, The MIC Mag's August Musician of the Month!
Aug 3, 2024
Grander's "Rumblestrip": From Scrapped Sessions to Infectious Polyrhythmic Grooves
Discover the remarkable journey behind Grander's latest single, "Rumblestrip," a polyrhythmic track that showcases their musical evolution!
Jul 12, 2024
MØNTE's "23": Emotive and Relatable 5-Minute Journey of Existential Dread and Grappling with Growing Up
Experience MØNTE's "23" - a 5-minute journey of emotive storytelling and relatable introspection.
Jun 3, 2024
*Holiday* On The MIC with Songbird performing a cover of "Mary, Did You Know?"
On our first Holiday On The MIC episode this season, we're treated to a very special performance by Songbird, performing "Mary, Did You Know
Dec 1, 2023
On The MIC with Marc Del Giudice performing his *UNRELEASED* track, "Daylight Hours"
This week, for our series finale, we are excited to welcome Marc Del Giudice On The MIC, performing one of his unreleased tracks,...
Oct 13, 2023
"climbing" Out of Your Rut: Join retrovale. on a Sonic Journey from Stagnation to Hope
retrovale.'s "Climbing" is a multifaceted and emotionally charged musical journey.
Oct 4, 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
On The MIC with All Around performing "Chaos Road"
This week, we are so excited to welcome the All Around fun band On The MIC performing their track, "Chaos Road"!
Sep 15, 2023
BreakTime's "She's The One" Resurrects a Timeless Era and Pays Homage to Greats like The Beatles
What originally began as a conventional Jersey cover band in 2018 has undergone a remarkable evolution. Their live performances have...
Sep 7, 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
On The MIC (Live at Rockwood Music Hall) with The Love Robots performing "Parking Lot"
The Love Robots step On The MIC this week, live at Rockwood Music Hall in New York City performing their track, "Parking Lot." Why The...
Jul 28, 2023
On The MIC with TBT (The Black Ties) performing their *UNRELEASED* track "Violet"
This week, we're welcomed in to TBT's (also known as The Black Ties) living room to hear an exclusive live performance of their...
Jul 14, 2023
On The MIC with Auburn Grey performing "When We Crawl"
This week On The MIC we welcome Auburn Grey On The MIC! We are thrilled to be able to share this awesome performance of "When We Crawl."
Jun 16, 2023
On The MIC with Bobby Mahoney performing "Moth to a Flame"
For our season premier, we're kicking it off with Bobby Mahoney of Bobby Mahoney and the Seventh Son performing "Moth to the Flame."
Jun 2, 2023
Joe Billy: Exclusive Interview with the Angsty Bob Dylan on His Fourth Studio Album 'Fissure'
He just released his fourth full-length album Fissure and sat down with The MIC's Stef to discuss his latest project 'Fissure.'
May 24, 2023
Meet Songbird: The MIC's April Musician of the Month
Meet Songbird: Photo Credit: Jordan Szostak Songbird flies in from Brick, NJ honing her skills since she was seven playing classical...
Apr 3, 2023
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