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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!
The MIC Mag's May 2026 Month 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!
Five Fast Facts with Cahli Samata on "Blink Back," Gatsby's Green Light, and Sending Signals Into the Dark
Cahli Samata on "Blink Back," Gatsby's Green Light, and Sending Signals Into the Dark
*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
Five Fast Facts with Cahli Samata on "Blink Back," Gatsby's Green Light, and Sending Signals Into the Dark
Cahli Samata on "Blink Back," Gatsby's Green Light, and Sending Signals Into the Dark
Pool Halls, Punk, and a Dog With a Grudge: Inside the World of Knifetwister Records with Raph Copeland
Raph has never been in a band, can't play an instrument, and once negotiated bongo privileges into a music video deal — only to be completely forgotten about. None of that stopped him from building Knifetwister Records into something real. New interview out now!
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
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!
Cancelling To Come Back Whole: Mental Health On Tour
Explore the importance of prioritizing mental health on tour. Discover why artists like Selena Gomez cancel tours for mental health.
Stop Waiting for Gigs: The Indie Artist's Guide to Landing Gigs
Discover how to land gigs as an indie artist with our guide. From building an online presence to finding gigs, learn to break into the scene!
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 May 2026 Month 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 Shallow Alcove: The MIC Mag's May 2026 Musician of the Month!
Meet our Musicians of the Month: Shallow Alcove! Grace, Dan, Peter, Jack & Noah are making music that sounds like growing up with your best friends: stacked harmonies, diary-like lyrics, and guitar riffs that stick around long after the season changes.
The MIC Mag's April 2026 Month 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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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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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
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