top of page
Home: Welcome

HIGHLIGHTING INDEPENDENT AND EMERGING ARTISTS
Featured Articles


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
all articles
Search


Feel Like You're Racing Against Time? Angie Colman Wonders the Same in Part 1 of Her Debut Album, 'How Do I Make My Life Slow Down?'
Feel Like You're Racing Against Time? Angie Colman Wonders the Same on Her Debut Album, 'How Do I Make My Life Slow Down?'
Jul 11


Meet Emery Major: The MIC Mag's May 2025 Musician of the Month
Meet Emery Major: a Colorado-born songwriter turning everyday moments into unforgettable melodies. With a voice as smooth as the Rockies are rugged, he's bringing heart, soul, and a fresh folk-pop sound to stages across the country.
May 2


Raising Voices Against the Fentanyl Crisis: Rosie Timmon's "jake" – A Powerful Anthem of Grief and Healing
Rosie Timmon's "jake," raises awareness for the Fentanyl crisis, while delivering a powerful song on grief and healing.
Feb 11


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


Five Fast Facts with Christine Bauer: Self-Taught Songwriter Talks "Crying At Night" and Her Nashville Journey
Check out our conversation with Christine Bauer for our latest Five Fast Facts on her release, "Crying At Night" and Nashville journey.
Jan 8


Five Fast Facts: Madison Mueller's 'Sweet Bitterness' Inspires Finding Joy in Life's Simple Moments
Five Fast Facts with Madison Mueller and her track, "Sweet Bitterness," a song about finding joy and excitement in everyday life.
Oct 30, 2024


Five Fast Facts with Andi Jane on her Folksy and Fun New Live EP, 'The Great Peacock Farm'
From her Illinois homestead to Nashville, and her new EP 'The Great Peacock Farm,' read all about Andi Jane in our latest Five Fast Facts!
Oct 8, 2024


Five Fast Facts with Bianca Jazmine on her Upcoming Single, "I Am Mine" out Tomorrow!
Meet Bianca Jazmine, an indie rock singer-songwriter, as she shares insights on her upcoming single "I Am Mine" in our latest 5FF!
Jun 20, 2024


Meet Emily Jeanne Brown: The MIC Mag's June Musician of the Month
Discover singer-songwriter Emily Jeanne Brown, The MIC Mag's June Musician of the Month!
May 31, 2024


Meet your friend juniper: The MIC Mag's April Musician of the Month!
Meet your friend juniper, The MIC Mag's April Musician of the Month!
Apr 9, 2024


Dani Zanoni's Debut EP '20 Something': Navigating Anxiety and Finding Your Way Back Home
Discover the musical journey of Dani Zanoni's '20 Something,' as she navigates anxiety and finds her way back home in her debut EP.
Jan 16, 2024


*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


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 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


Exclusive Interview: Edie Yvonne stays "On Your Mind" with new single
At just 14 years old, Edie Yvonne already has so many creative irons in the fire. From being a singer-songwriter to being an actress,...
Aug 15, 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


Meet LO LA: The MIC's August Musician of the Month
Meet LO LA: Multi-instrumentalist LO LA is a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter. Igniting a passion for music at a very young age, LO LA...
Aug 3, 2023


ZOE Shines Bright in New Song "Sun"
ZOE's songwriting journey began when she was just five years old in Perth, Western Australia. During her formative years, she fronted...
Jun 28, 2023


Christine Tarquinio is all about Good Vibes in her latest single "You and Me"
Christine Tarquinio's "You and Me" is an easy-listening, upbeat, uplifting song with simple production and a positive message.
Jun 27, 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
Home: Blog2
STAY UP TO DATE
WITH ALL THE LATEST THE MIC MG HAPPENINGS!
SUPPORTING INDEPENDENT AND EMERGING ARTISTS SINCE 2020 ©2023 BY THE MIC MUSIC GROUP.
bottom of page