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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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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Charlie Western's "Lovely Tonight" On The MIC
Celebrate Valentine's Day with Charlie Western's heartfelt "Lovely Tonight" On The MIC!
Feb 14, 2025
On The MIC with Jared Knapik: "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" Cyndi Lauper Cover
Jared Knapik gets On The MIC with the anthemic favorite, "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" by Cyndi Lauper
Nov 22, 2024
On The MIC with Doug Gatta: "Go Tell Everybody" The Horrible Crowes Cover
This week Asbury Park's own Doug Gatta is hoping On The MIC for a very special performance of The Horrible Crowes' "Go Tell Everybody."
Oct 25, 2024
On The MIC with Ian Bamberger: "Born to Run" Bruce Springsteen Cover
Ian Bamberger gets On The MIC to deliver his rendition of the one and only, Bruce Springsteen's "Born to Run."
Oct 11, 2024
On The MIC with Mike Herz: "Mama, You've Been On My Mind" Bob Dylan Cover
NJ folk artist Mike Herz performs Bob Dylan's "Mama, You've Been On My Mind" for our On The MIC Covers Series!
Sep 27, 2024
On The MIC with Busking Around: "Kodachrome" Paul Simon Cover
Busking Around gets On The MIC this week for a striking performance of Paul Simon's "Kodachrome"
Sep 6, 2024
On The MIC *Cover* Series Debut: "I Know You" by Faye Webster performed by planet zuz
On our debut episode of our On The MIC *Cover* Series, planet zuz perform's Fay Webster's "I Know You"
Apr 26, 2024
The MIC's Year Roundup: 2023 Wrapped
Discover the biggest year yet for The MIC! From exclusive interviews to top music features, check out The MIC's 2023 Wrapped roundup.
Dec 27, 2023
*Holiday* On The MIC with Becky Crosby performing a "Winter Wonderland" cover
Experience the magic of the holiday season with Becky Crosby as she performs a captivating "Winter Wonderland" cover on Holiday On The MIC.
Dec 22, 2023
*Holiday* On The MIC with Rosie Timmon performing a cover of The Pogues' "Fairytale of New York"
On this Holiday On The MIC episode Rosie Timmon honors Shane MacGowan and The Pogues in her lively cover of "Fairytale of New York"!...
Dec 19, 2023
*Holiday* On The MIC with Jake Thistle performing a cover of "Christmas in Prison"
Jake Thistle, performs a cover of one of his favorite holiday tunes, John Prine's "Christmas in Prison"!
Dec 15, 2023
*Holiday* On The MIC with Jake Roggenkamp performing "I'll Be Home for Christmas" Cover
Jake Roggenkamp, performing "I'll Be Home for Christmas" on vocals, guitar, and harmonica!
Dec 8, 2023
On The MIC with D. Marin Perez with an *EXCLUSIVE* premiere of his track "Restless"
This extra special added Season 3 episode, is an exclusive premiere of D. Marin Perez's new single, "Restless," officially out December 6th!
Nov 29, 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
On The MIC with valentine's day performing "Modelo"
This week, we're excited to welcome valentine's day On The MIC, for an exclusive performance of their track, "Modelo"! Why valentine's...
Oct 6, 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
On The MIC with Catch Me If You Can performing *unreleased track* "Me Vs. The Lack of Context"
This week, we are so excited to welcome Ryan Hanratty (and his pup, Teddy!) On The MIC performing his currently *UNRELEASED* track, "Me...
Sep 8, 2023
On The MIC (Live at Downtown Disney) with Undecided Future performing "Look Up"
This week, we take a trip to Downtown Disney to watch Undecided Future's On The MIC (Live! at a Venue) performance of their track, "Look...
Sep 1, 2023
On The MIC with your friend juniper performing "Laredo"
This week, your friend juniper performs a currently unreleased and emotional tune, "Laredo," On The MIC!
Aug 25, 2023
On The MIC with Barbara performing "Sneaking around"
This week Barbara, also known as DJ Barbs takes us into the studio for an exclusive On The MIC performance of her track, "Sneaking around"!
Aug 11, 2023
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