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Beyond the T-Shirt: The Indie Artist's Guide to Using Merch to Build a Brand and Loyal Fanbase
Black tees are out. They're safe, they're boring, and every artist has one. The thing that actually sets you apart and grows a loyal fanbase? Merch that means something.
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.
Mourning Coffee Embraces the Awkward in New Song “Fight or Flight”
Mourning Coffee Embraces the Awkward in New Song “Fight or Flight”
*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."
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
Mourning Coffee’s Intimate Journey Through Love and Loss with “Amor Fati”
Mourning Coffee’s Intimate Journey Through Love and Loss with “Amor Fati”
Nicole Ash Speaks on Latest EP 'Never Better' and What it Means to Her in our Latest Five Fast Facts
Nicole Ash Speaks on Latest EP 'Never Better' and What it Means to Her in our Latest Five Fast Facts
Beach Daze Talks New Single “Everything We Ever Wanted” and Kicking Off 2026 With an Upbeat, House-Inspired Sound
Beach Daze Talks New Single “Everything We Ever Wanted” and Kicking Off 2026 With an Upbeat, House-Inspired Sound
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
Beyond the T-Shirt: The Indie Artist's Guide to Using Merch to Build a Brand and Loyal Fanbase
Black tees are out. They're safe, they're boring, and every artist has one. The thing that actually sets you apart and grows a loyal fanbase? Merch that means something.
Monday Motivation from The MIC Mag's Musicians of the Month: Advice for Independent Artists Vol. V
It's your dose of Monday Motivation from The MIC Mag's Musicians of the Month: Advice for Independent Artists Vol. IV!
Women Behind the Hits: NJ Producer Edition
Some of the biggest sounds from music are being created far from the spotlight. Check out our 'Women Behind the Hits: NJ Producer Edition'
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!
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!
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 Catch Me If You Can: The MIC Mag's April 2026 Musician of the Month!
Meet our Musician of the Month: Catch Me If You Can! Ryan Hanratty has been pouring his heart into stages across Long Island, NYC, and New Jersey since 2012, and we couldn't be more excited to shine a spotlight on him this month.
Meet Women in STEM: The MIC Mag's March 2026 Women's History Month Musicians of the Month!
Meet our Women's History Month Musicians of the Month: Women in STEM. Women in STEM is an indie-rock trio made up of Sam Caspary, Finn Sleppy, and Ella Adams, bringing girl group energy and a serious power complex to everything they do. With a sound as scrumptious as their attitude is bold, these three are carving out their own corner of the indie-rock world, one irresistible track at a time.
The MIC Mag's February 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!
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'
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"
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Squares Takes You on a Trip of Intoxicating Lust in New Single "Light of You"
Squares is a group from Washington, D.C., creating indie rock and pop to stay in your head for days. Created by multi-instrumentalist...
May 4, 2023
Meet Rosie Timmon: The MIC's May Musician of the Month
Meet Rosie Timmon: Photo Credit: Lila Barth Rosie Timmon is a Dublin, Ireland, native but recently moved to New York City to achieve her...
May 1, 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
Melbourne Classically Trained Duo Create "Be The One," an Infectious Dream-Pop Dance Track
Two classically trained musicians from the land down under come together to create an infectious dream-pop dance track. Classically...
Mar 14, 2023
On The MIC with the Emergencies performing "Queen"
Made up of members Lindsay Sanchez (vocals, bass, keys) and Brendon Masters (guitar, keys), Emergencies bring fun energy to their...
Feb 17, 2023
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
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
Existential Crisis? Adventure Lost’s “What Are We Doing Here?” is just the fix.
"What Are We Doing Here?" ah, yes, a question I ask myself every day. It also just happens to be the latest single of Philly's Adventure...
May 17, 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
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
10 Q's with 'the dt's'!
Stef from The MIC chats with Dave and Tom of 'the dt's' to discuss their latest music, writing process, and gear!
Dec 9, 2021
NJ's Alice in Wonderland: Dani Zanoni's "Rabbit Hole"
Known for her organic singer-songwriter approach, Dani Zanoni strolled into a new realm of electro-pop and fell into her “Rabbit Hole.”
Oct 22, 2021
“All You Hear” Is All We Want to Hear: Los Vincis New Single
John Paipilla (23), Josep Mejia (23), and Angelo Egoavil (22) met during a class at their local music shop and quickly turned their...
Sep 24, 2021
Twelve A.M. Flowers' "Darling, Darling" is Good, Good
After an eight-year hiatus, Twelve A.M. Flowers returned with a much anticipated single, “Darling, Darling.”
Jul 30, 2021
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