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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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Vince Vanguard Learns to Let Go in his new Live Acoustic Session of "Let Me Go"
Being named after blues legend Eric Clapton, Vince Vanguard (birth name, Eric Plein) was destined to be musical. His first concert was BB...
Apr 25, 2023
Happy 3rd Anniversary to The MIC! Check Out Our Year Wrapped
Today marks the day the first-ever MIC post was published! The first post was a Record Rewind post on The Avett Brothers' album Closer...
Apr 7, 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
A Dramatic and Fury-filled Depiction into the World of War: Shame the Masses New Track “Kill Zone”
Under Shame the Masses Bruce has released 3 previous singles and returned just in time for Veteran's Day with a new eight-minute release.
Nov 15, 2022
A Halloween Treat: Here's the Long Story Short on for moses & Figgo's "Conquering the Night"
LA-based 'for moses' is back with another collaboration through one of her virtual friendships. All the way from Munich, Germany, comes...
Oct 28, 2022
Five Fast Facts: Mardi Lumsden "nineteen"
The MIC had the pleasure of speaking to award-winning Australian indie-pop artist Mardi Lumsden about her latest track, 'nineteen.'
Oct 18, 2022
It's Toxic, It's "Danger"ous: Here's the Long Story Short on Koala Bar's Latest Release
Sadly Koala Bar is not a band named after an actual koala bear, but actually just a Swedish rock band. Starting in 2015, the group was...
Oct 12, 2022
You’ll Be Asking to Listen to This Jack Powers Track “One More Time”
LONG STORY SHORT: This track is the perfect marriage of jangly guitar with soft vocals and a pop chorus creating an indie rock bliss.
Oct 4, 2022
Brenda Carsey Creates a Vulnerable Story You Can Feel: "I'm Sorry" we Haven't Heard it Sooner
The question when it comes to Brenda Carsey is, "What hasn't she done?" because it sure seems like she's done it all in music. Starting...
Sep 16, 2022
the dt's Create a "Refresh" on Classic Rock in their Latest Single
Your favorite power duo is back with a banger. Dave and Tom of the dt's have been creating harmonies together since 2020 , and late last...
Sep 15, 2022
Colin Peterik Starting His Own Legacy: Releases Debut Album "Everything and Nothing"
Colin Peterik comes from a musical family, and a very successful one too. Being the son of famed songwriter Jim Peterik, founder of The...
Sep 6, 2022
We're Falling for Loucas Bretz's "Autumn Leaves"
Loucas Bretz hails all the way from Luxembourg, Europe. He's okay with imperfections; in fact, he embraces them in his recordings. Bretz...
Aug 24, 2022
You'll have "FOMO" if you Miss Out on This Track by Teddy Lindross
Picture this; you’re a line cook. It’s the peak of the summer and all of your friends are out on a boat or putting on the green, without...
Aug 22, 2022
Meet Philly's Jim Morrison: Jay Johnson and his track "Star Child (Love You So)"
During the bleak days of the pandemic, Jay Johnson discovered inspiration. From his infatuation with travel and philosophy, married...
Aug 17, 2022
Video Gamer's Anthem: If Walls Could Talk's "Fs in Chat"
You'll be taking a stroll down memory lane while you're scream-singing the lyrics. "Fs in Chat" is a summer playlist add for sure.
Jun 21, 2022
Pop in the Front, Prog in the Back: Hexagon Cat's Musical Mullet, "Sorry"
Just when you thought prog and pop couldn't be used in the same sentence, Hexagon Cat was born to prove us wrong. Rising from the ashes...
Jun 10, 2022
Your Prayers Have Been Answered, Church Girls Released a New Single, “Telepathic Mind”
Church Girls come together to create angst, vulnerability, and optimism. Their latest track "Telepathic Mind" is pop punk perfection.
May 13, 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
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
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