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Cre8ive MC Releases Debut Album: Identity Matters, So ‘Make Sure They Spell Your Name Right’
"If you let people spell your name wrong, what else will you let them get away with? Your name is your identity. You have to correct them. You have to claim your space." - Cre8ive MC


King of Cups are Back with Another Long A- "Waited" Track off their Upcoming EP
Discover the King of Cups "Waited" track, a neon pop-punk anthem from their upcoming EP.


Artur Menezes Makes D’Angelo’s “Til It’s Done (Tutu)” His Own With His Funk-Rock Groove
Dive into Artur Menezes' unique funk-rock groove on D'Angelo's "Til It’s Done (Tutu)."


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.


King of Cups are Back with Another Long A- "Waited" Track off their Upcoming EP
Discover the King of Cups "Waited" track, a neon pop-punk anthem from their upcoming EP.


Do You Believe In the 'Jersey Devil'? Take a Journey Through the Pine Barrens with Monte Maybe in her Debut Album
Explore Monte Maybe's debut album, 'Jersey Devil,' with a journey through the Pine Barrens!


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.


If You’re "Seeing Signs," You Might Not Be Alone — An Interview with Nicole Ash on Her New Single, Start, and Guitar Heroes
Discover Nicole Ash's musical journey and her new single "Seeing Signs." Dive into her inspirations, guitar heroes, and more in this exclusive interview.


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.


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


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?


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 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.


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.


































































Cre8ive MC Releases Debut Album: Identity Matters, So ‘Make Sure They Spell Your Name Right’
"If you let people spell your name wrong, what else will you let them get away with? Your name is your identity. You have to correct them. You have to claim your space." - Cre8ive MC


Artur Menezes Makes D’Angelo’s “Til It’s Done (Tutu)” His Own With His Funk-Rock Groove
Dive into Artur Menezes' unique funk-rock groove on D'Angelo's "Til It’s Done (Tutu)."


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
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Interview with Drag Artist, Saint Valentine on their Debut EP, 'Transjester'
Dive into the world of Saint Valentine and their debut EP 'Transjester'.
Jun 25


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.
Jun 13


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'
Jun 12


DANE On The MIC Performing Chappell Roan's "Pink Pony Club" for Pride
To celebrate Pride Month, DANE strips it down with a raw and radiant acoustic cover of Chappell Roan’s “Pink Pony Club,” bringing a whole new kind of magic to this queer anthem On The MIC.
Jun 6


Meet Madhavi Devi: The MIC Mag's April 2025 Musician of the Month
Meet Madhavi Devi! Run into her world of raw, heartfelt songwriting, headlining festivals, and the song she has coming out next!
Apr 1


Five Fast Facts with Kathleen Elle: The Stories Behind her Sophomore Release 'Memory Lane'
Discover the stories behind Kathleen Elle's sophomore release, 'Memory Lane,' in our exclusive interview!
Feb 26


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!
Feb 7


Meet Eddie Kamenitzer: The MIC Mag's February Musician of the Month!
Discover the talented Eddie Kamenitzer, MIC Mag's February Musician of the Month. Dive into his latest release, upcoming projects and shows!
Feb 1, 2024


Meet Sean Tobin: The MIC's December Musician of the Month
Meet Sean Tobin, The MIC's December Musician of the Month. Dive into his selfless album, 'Hands Like Mine.'
Dec 8, 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


On The MIC (Live! at Paradise Rock Club) with Dogs In A Pile performing "Fenway"
This week, we take a trip to Paradise Rock Club in Boston, Massachusetts to watch Dogs In A Pile's "Fenway"
Sep 22, 2023


Timeless Harmonies Meet Modern Pop: BreakTime Unveils their NJ-inspired 'Specials'
Step into the luminous world of BreakTime. This musical collective effortlessly weaves the classic harmonics reminiscent of The Beatles...
Aug 29, 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 Becky Crosby performing "Love Like Medicine"
This week, step into Becky Crosby's backyard and hear an exclusive live performance of her track, "Love Like Medicine" live On The MIC!...
Jul 7, 2023


Meet Jake Roggenkamp: The MIC's July Musician of the Month
Roggenkamp has started his solo venture, when you hear one of Jake's songs playing, you'll know exactly who it is.
Jul 2, 2023


On The MIC (Live at the Meatlocker) with GETLOST performing "Moon Water"
Experience the sounds and the energy of Montclair NJ's The Meatlocker. GETLOST performs "Moon Water" one of their new tracks off their...
Jun 30, 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


Five Fast Facts: Gabe Chiarello's "Selections from the Prayer Lair"
Coping with the weight of grief, Chiarello turns to songwriting to express his emotions. Gabe Chiarello, a New Jersey singer-songwriter, rel
Mar 21, 2023


Meet Hunter Guzenski: The MIC's February Musician of the Month
Welcome to The MIC's very first Musician of the Month! For our first edition we have February's Musician of the Month, Hunter Guzenski!...
Feb 2, 2023


Enter Into Present Day Nostalgia with MATRIXX feat. GXLD FVRK's "Knick Knack"
Welcome to the MATRIXX: New Jersey musician, producer, and CEO of Nebula Productions. MATRIXX blends together his background in metal,...
Aug 29, 2022
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