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The MIC Mag's July 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!
A Conversation With POrkR0LL: Supporting Independent Artists From All Angles
Dive into the world of POrkR0LL, where independent artists find support from all angles.
Meet Quedronol: The MIC Mag's July 2026 Musician of the Month!
Meet Quedronol: The MIC Mag's July Musician of the Month.
Blending folk, electronica, and shoegaze into something all his own, this San Francisco-rooted, NYC-based artist has spent the last few years turning nostalgia and love into sound. Three albums deep (plus a brand new anniversary edition), with Quedronol, genre isn't a box, it's a playground.
*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."
The Quivering Palm 'Perpetual Motion Vol. 2': an Album That Keeps Going
The Quivering Palm 'Perpetual Motion Vol. 2': an Album That Keeps Going
Mourning Coffee Embraces the Awkward in New Song “Fight or Flight”
Mourning Coffee Embraces the Awkward in New Song “Fight or Flight”
Frederick James Refuses "Walking Through Hell" in New Single
Frederick James Refuses "Walking Through Hell" in New Single
A Conversation With POrkR0LL: Supporting Independent Artists From All Angles
Dive into the world of POrkR0LL, where independent artists find support from all angles.
The Making Of "Let Me Give You A Good Day:" 5 Fast Facts with Frederick James
The Making Of "Let Me Give You A Good Day:" 5 Fast Facts with Frederick James
A Deep Dive Into "(feels like) nothing at all," With boredslide: 5 Fast Facts
A Deep Dive Into "(feels like) nothing at all," With Boredslide: 5 Fast Facts
Understanding Music Royalties: A Guide for Indie Artists
Did you know you could be missing out on royalties you've already earned?
Black Queer Artists That Are Reshaping the Music Industry
Each of these black queer artists has been pushing to the forefront in their own unique way and stopping at nothing to be heard.
You're Invited! Pride Fests Near You 2026
Pride Month is almost here, and with it comes the anticipation of when and where Pride Festivals will be taking place! Well, anticipate no more; here are 20+ Pride Festivals for you to attend in New Jersey and New York!
Montclair Porchfest: Where Each Porch Becomes a Stage
Want to know what Montclair Porchfest 2026 had in store this weekend? We checked out the porches, caught up with artists, and spoke to the community this Saturday.
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW: Mourning Coffee Set to Host Release Party for New Album April 25th, 2026
Join Mourning Coffee's album release party on April 25th! Experience "A Slow Hearse Leaves Everyone Yearning" live with Mourning Coffee.
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!
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 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 Quedronol: The MIC Mag's July 2026 Musician of the Month!
Meet Quedronol: The MIC Mag's July Musician of the Month.
Blending folk, electronica, and shoegaze into something all his own, this San Francisco-rooted, NYC-based artist has spent the last few years turning nostalgia and love into sound. Three albums deep (plus a brand new anniversary edition), with Quedronol, genre isn't a box, it's a playground.
Meet Alexa Tabbacchino: The MIC Mag's June Pride 2026 Musician of the Month!
Meet Alexa Tabbacchino: The MIC Mag's June Pride Musician of the Month! ⚡️ Growing up, South Jersey's Alexa Tabbacchino wrote songs in secret, and now she's a self-made singer, songwriter, and producer! Read more about her in The MIC Mag and stream her debut EP, Evergreen, out now! 🌿
Reflecting on Philophobic: Absolutely Nothing with Jake Jones: Five Fast Facts
Through inspiration from pop, rap, and R&B, Jake Jones speaks directly from the heart in his new album, Philophobic: Absolutely Nothing. Check out the article to see into his songwriting and recording process, as well as the steps that led him to where he is at now🎤🎵
Suede Aces: The Sound of Classic Rock Reborn
Rooted in NJ, Suede Aces is a hard rock and blues band blending gritty soul, raw emotion, and powerful musicianship. Inspired by Led Zeppelin, Janis Joplin, and Aretha Franklin, the band delivers a sound that feels both classic and fresh. The band's lead vocalist Lily Slix, alongside brothers Darrin and Tommy Bell built a reputation for Suede Aces to perform explosive live shows and have an authentic rock energy. Bassist Gareth “Gort” Odendaal and rhythm guitarist Jerry Reave
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'
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Our First Ever *HOLIDAY* On The MIC Episode!: On The MIC with the dt's Performing "Run Run Rudolph"
To celebrate the holidays, The MIC will be launching two *very* special Holiday On The MIC episodes! To kick it off, we have Dave and Tom...
Dec 16, 2022
Five Fast Facts: Wishful Thinking's "Consequences"
After coming across Wishful Thinking's "Consequences" music video, The MIC knew we had to chat with these guys. Here's five fast facts...
Dec 14, 2022
On The MIC with Separatr performing "Obvious"
With four singles already out and gearing up to release their upcoming EP Queen Ace, Joe and Stephanie of Separatr gets on The MIC to...
Dec 9, 2022
On The MIC with Sean Tobin performing "I'll Be Alright"
Sean Tobin just released his third full length album Ghost of the Arcade with his band 'Sean Tobin & the Boardwalk Fire' in June of this...
Dec 2, 2022
On The MIC with HOLZLI performing "Follow Me"
For our second episode of season 2, we bring you Holzli! This trio from NJ might even be your new favorite. Why Holzli Rocks originally...
Nov 18, 2022
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
You’ll Be Asking to Listen to This Jack Powers Track “One More Time”
LONG STORY SHORT: This track is the perfect marriage of jangly guitar with soft vocals and a pop chorus creating an indie rock bliss.
Oct 4, 2022
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
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
On The MIC with Cousin Oven performing "Komboloi"
Owen of Cousin Oven steps on the mic to give us a performance of his latest release and one of the tracks off his upcoming record,...
Aug 5, 2022
Let's Get Down to the "Root"s of Connor Bracken and the Mother Leeds Band's Latest Track
In 2020, The MIC spoke to Asbury Park's Connor Bracken and the Mother Leeds Band after they released their record, Nightbird Motel. This...
Jul 22, 2022
See Life Through Malibu's "Lenses": An Exclusive Interview with Malibu Discussing their Debut Album
Lenses is finally out, and Stef from The MIC spoke to the band about the album, their musical evolution, and their creative process.
Jul 5, 2022
On The MIC with Dani Zanoni performing "Rabbit Hole"
This week we're back "On The MIC" with indie pop singer/songwriter, Dani Zanoni! Zanoni performs her track, "Rabbit Hole."
Apr 22, 2022
On The MIC with the dt's performing "Tina"
This week we're back "On The MIC" with Dave Cacciatore and Tom Losito of the dt's performing their original track, "Tina"! Why the dt's...
Apr 15, 2022
How Do 'The Break Plans' Arrive to a Party? "Fashionably Late," Of Course.
Though guitarist Mikey Strawz was about to throw in the musical towel in March of 2019, one last Craigslist search brought him to find...
Mar 25, 2022
The Ultimate Introvert Anthem: FRND CRCL's "LIFEOFTHEPARTY"
From South Jersey comes FRND CRCL (pronounced friend circle ), a pop-punk band including members Aaron Smith (drums), Dom Giacalone (lead...
Mar 18, 2022
Wake Up and Listen to Sleepy Rye's Debut EP: "A Bit of a Non-Person"
AGL Sounds owner, recording engineer and session drummer, Sleepy Rye is focusing on his own music for a change, releasing their debut EP,...
Mar 4, 2022
A Couple of Q's with Destxny
Destxny is a singer-songwriter from Belleville, New Jersey who's goal is just to make her audience feel something.
Feb 18, 2022
We're Not Whining with Whiner: Whiner's "Peace Out Cruel World"
NJ’s favorite goth-pop rockers, Whiner, bring their best to the table with a sophomore release, 'Peace Out Cruel World'.
Nov 29, 2021
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