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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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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


Abbie Roper Serves Up a Valentine’s Day Special On The MIC with a Cover of Pierce The Veil’s "Bulletproof Love"
Enjoy Abbie Roper's special cover of Pierce the Veil's "Bulletproof Love" this Valentine's Day Eve!
Feb 13


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


On The MIC with Robert Cassard: "All You Need Is Love" The Beatles Cover
Experience the soulful rendition of "All You Need Is Love" by Robert Cassard, as he brings a modern twist to The Beatles' timeless classic!
Nov 8, 2024


On The MIC with Dan Ryebull: "Three Little Birds" by Bob Marley Cover
Experience the soulful blend of influences as Dan Ryebull delivers a captivating cover of Bob Marley's "Three Little Birds."
Jul 19, 2024


On The MIC with Kate Keller: "Tears Dry On Their Own" by Amy Winehouse Cover
Just following the release of her biopic, we have a very timely On The MIC Cover by Kate Keller of one of Amy Winehouse's classic hits!
Jul 5, 2024


On The MIC with Shane Scarazzini: "That's How I Got To Memphis" Tom T Hall Cover
Our On The MIC Covers Series brings you a very special performance of Tom T Hall's "That's How I Got To Memphis" covered by Shane Scarazzini
Jun 21, 2024


On The MIC with Anthony Carreras: "Lonely Boy" The Black Keys Cover
Houston singer-songwriter Anthony Carreras hops On The MIC this week to deliver a captivating cover of The Black Keys' "Lonely Boy."
Jun 7, 2024


On The MIC with Kate Dressed Up: Cape Canaveral by Conor Oberst Cover
On this episode of On The MIC Cover Series, we're treated to a performance of Conor Oberst's "Cape Canaveral," covered by Kate Dressed Up!
May 24, 2024


On The MIC with Jeremy Abrams: "Fear" by Cory Wells Cover
Check out Jeremy Abrams' On The MIC covering "Fear" by Cory Wells
May 10, 2024


The MIC Mag's April 2024 Issue!
Uncover the latest in indie music with The MIC Mag's April 2024 Issue, from indie artists to social media tips!
Apr 30, 2024


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 Jack Powers performing "She's In My Head"
Jack Powers is a Montclair State University student dedicated to indie rock-ing.
Feb 3, 2023


On The MIC with Jake Thistle performing "After Saying Goodbye"
Jake Thistle is an impressive NJ act, accomplishing many accolades at just 18 years old. He's here On The MIC to give us an *exclusive*...
Jan 27, 2023


On The MIC with Dano performing "Gone Again"
After her ten-year musical hiatus, Danielle Hickson, known as Dano, is back! She is gearing up to release her debut single, but in the meant
Jan 13, 2023


On The MIC with Love? Said the Commander performing "Drive"
Love? Said the Commander released their fifth EP, In the Kitchen, just two weeks ago! Now they're on the mic to give us an exclusive...
Nov 25, 2022


On The MIC with Brenda Carsey performing "I'm Sorry"
This week we're excited to introduce Brenda Carsey to The MIC performing the third single off of her upcoming record, "I'm Sorry."
Sep 23, 2022


On The MIC with D. Marin Perez performing "Say it Plain"
This week D. Marin steps on the mic to give us an exclusive performance of his track, "Say It Plain" filmed by James Hur of Hur...
Aug 26, 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


On The MIC with Inno¢ent performing "NUMBER$"
We're celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander heritage month, and to close out the month we are featuring Filipino artist,...
May 27, 2022
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