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Exclusive Interview with Jeff Petescia on his Double Single Drop, "Stompin' Around" and "I Can't Hide"
Exclusive Interview with Jeff Petescia on his Double Single Drop, "Stompin' around" and "I Can't Hide"


Meet Wave Break: The MIC Mag's October 2025 Musician of the Month!
Meet Wave Break: Wave Break has carved out a fierce and magnetic presence in the Jersey Shore scene, fusing raw emotion with anthemic...


The MIC Mag's September 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! Shark Noises:...


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.


Hilary Cousins’ "Road to Corinth": A Journey for Insight and Meaning in a Fractured World
Hilary Cousins’ "Road to Corinth": A Journey for Insight and Meaning in a Fractured World


Strength Meets Sensitivity in Bel’s Latest Single “Canadian Tuxedo”
Strength Meets Sensitivity in Bel’s Latest Single “Canadian Tuxedo”


Interview with Melas Leukos: “Magic Is Alive” in You and Me
Discover the ethereal world of Melas Leukos in our interview and the magic behind "Magic Is Alive"!


Exclusive Interview with Jeff Petescia on his Double Single Drop, "Stompin' Around" and "I Can't Hide"
Exclusive Interview with Jeff Petescia on his Double Single Drop, "Stompin' around" and "I Can't Hide"


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'.


From Kate Bush to Yellowstone: How Sync Deals Can Supercharge a Career and Open Doors for Indie Artists
From Kate Bush to Yellowstone, read all about how Sync Deals can supercharge a career and open doors for indie artists, too!


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.


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 Shark Noises: The MIC Mag's September 2025 Musician of the Month!
Shark Noises is a Hudson Valley garage punk duo that proves two people can make a lot of noise and a lot of impact. This month, The MIC Mag is celebrating Shark Noises as our Musicians of the Month!


The MIC Mag's August 2025 Issue!
Explore The MIC Mag's August 2025 Issue! Dive into the latest music features, interviews, and exclusive insights from The MIC Mag.


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


































































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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Exclusive Interview with Jeff Petescia on his Double Single Drop, "Stompin' Around" and "I Can't Hide"
Exclusive Interview with Jeff Petescia on his Double Single Drop, "Stompin' around" and "I Can't Hide"
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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
Aug 21


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!
Aug 12


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


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
Jun 19


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


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


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


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


Jason Didner's "Too Many Tabs Open": A Musical Mirror to the Overloaded Digital Era
Jason Didner's "Too Many Tabs Open": Experience his Jersey rock infused with humor and heart!
Apr 12, 2024


*Holiday* Valentine's Day On The MIC with MØNTE performing her upcoming single, "Sam's Song"
Step into the Valentine's Day spirit with MØNTE's live On The MIC performance of her upcoming single "Sam's Song."
Feb 9, 2024


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


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 (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


All You Need to Know: Songwriter Series at The Sanctuary May 6, 2023
Boonton, NJ's 502 Main Street, has a new name, The Sanctuary! Starting May 1st, The Sanctuary will be a safe haven for the community to...
Apr 28, 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


Five Fast Facts: Connor Bracken and the Mother Leeds Band's "Shine as One"
The MIC is delighted as always to have the opportunity to chat with Connor Bracken of Connor Bracken and the Mother Leeds Band about...
Oct 13, 2022
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