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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
The MIC Mag's July 2025 Issue!
Dive into The MIC Mag's July 2025 issue! Discover indie rock band The Spins and more.
Love Is in the “Atmosphere” for Squares in His Latest Ethereal Single
Discover the ethereal single "Atmosphere" by Squares, where love and music merge in a galactic soundscape.
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.
Love Is in the “Atmosphere” for Squares in His Latest Ethereal Single
Discover the ethereal single "Atmosphere" by Squares, where love and music merge in a galactic soundscape.
Richard Berger Gets Honest About Unspoken Feelings in New Track "Work It Out"
Explore Richard Berger's "Work It Out," a groovy track blending retro vibes and fresh twists.
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.
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”
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.
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!
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 July 2025 Issue!
Dive into The MIC Mag's July 2025 issue! Discover indie rock band The Spins and more.
Meet The Spins: The MIC Mag's July 2025 Musicians of the Month!
Discover The Spins, The MIC Mag's July 2025 Musicians of the Month! Dive into their journey from NJ lifeguards to acclaimed band.
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!
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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Meet The Spins: The MIC Mag's July 2025 Musicians of the Month!
Discover The Spins, The MIC Mag's July 2025 Musicians of the Month! Dive into their journey from NJ lifeguards to acclaimed band.
Jul 19
Meet The Nightly Noodle: The MIC Mag's November Musician of the Month!
Meet guitar groove master, The Nighty Noodle, The MIC Mag's November Musician of the Month!
Nov 5, 2024
Meet Connor Bracken and the Mother Leeds Band: The MIC Mag's October Musicians of the Month!
Discover the electrifying sound of Connor Bracken and the Mother Leeds Band, The MIC Mag's October Musicians of the Month!
Oct 1, 2024
Meet Your Best Nightmare: The MIC Mag's September Musician of the Month!
Meet Your Best Nightmare, The MIC Mag's September Musician of the Month!
Sep 12, 2024
Russell Murray’s "Shallow" Explores the Dark Realities of Manipulation and Gaslighting with Powerful Delivery
Dive into the intense world of Russell Murray's "Shallow," as he confronts manipulation and gaslighting with a powerful vocal delivery.
Aug 28, 2024
Five Fast Facts with C.L. Turner of Arctic Wave on their new single, "Jersey Girl"
Dive into Arctic Wave's new single, "Jersey Girl," with C.L. Turner as he shares the inspiration behind this lively tune!
Aug 16, 2024
Sip on Water Street’s "Decaf Daydream": A Brew of Indie Pop with Creative Chord Choices
Discover Water Street's new single, "Decaf Daydream" - a blend of indie pop and creative chord choices.
Jul 8, 2024
Love Letter!'s Haunting "Child of the Earth" Music Video Premiere: A Dark Exploration from Their Debut EP 'Mother Superior'
Discover the haunting world of Love Letter! with the music video premiere of "Child of the Earth" and read the interview with the band!
Jun 14, 2024
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!
Jun 11, 2024
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!
Jan 17, 2024
Five Fast Facts with Mike Freund on his latest single "Kicking Dirt"
Discover the Five Fast Facts about Mike Freund's latest single "Kicking Dirt" in this exclusive interview.
Nov 30, 2023
Lou Panico's "SMH" Music Video Premiere: The Fun and Flirty End-of-Summer Anthem"
Lou Panico, a Linden, New Jersey native with a penchant for performance, began his musical journey at an early age. In middle school, Lou...
Sep 29, 2023
BreakTime's "Love And Harmony": A Timeless Tune with Seamless Harmonies
BreakTime's "Love And Harmony" delivers a sense of old-school fun and bliss without overthinking it.
Sep 14, 2023
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band MetLife Tour Night 3: Classic Rock 'n Roll NJ Stadium Show
Bruce Springsteen returned home to New Jersey for a three-night stint at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. No frills, just hits. Bruce...
Sep 6, 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
Better Than Ever: West Milford's Wallisch Homestead puts on 3rd Annual Music Festival
The Friends of West Milford's Wallisch Homestead come together to bring you their third annual music festival, but this year it's better...
Sep 2, 2022
On The MIC with Cold Weather Company performing "Golden Hour"
We're SO excited to welcome Cold Weather Company On The MIC this week! They take us to their backyard for an exclusive live performance...
Jul 1, 2022
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