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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
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On The MIC with Auburn Grey performing "When We Crawl"
This week On The MIC we welcome Auburn Grey On The MIC! We are thrilled to be able to share this awesome performance of "When We Crawl."
Jun 16, 2023


Monthly Roundup: What was on repeat this May at The MIC?
Welcome to The MIC's Monthly Roundup, where you can see what we've had on repeat all month long! Rosie Timmon: This month, The MIC...
Jun 1, 2023


SEASON 3 PREMIERE: On The MIC with Kate Dressed Up UNRELEASED track,"Strongest Woman in the World"
Welcome back to Season 3 of On The MIC! For our season premiere, we are over the moon we have the opportunity to feature Kate Dressed Up!
May 26, 2023


Monthly Roundup: What was on repeat this April at The MIC?
Welcome to The MIC's Monthly Roundup, where you can see what we've had on repeat all month long! Songbird: This month, The MIC featured...
May 3, 2023
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On The MIC [Season 1 & 2] Playlist: OUT NOW!
Our On The MIC YouTube series turns one! While we're still celebrating our 3rd anniversary, we also have another anniversary this month!...
Apr 10, 2023


Monthly Roundup: What was on repeat this February at The MIC?
Welcome to The MIC's Monthly Roundup, where you can see what we've had on repeat all month long! Hunter Guzenski: This month, The MIC...
Mar 10, 2023


On The MIC with Heather Cook performing "Waking Up"
This week NJ native Heather Cook steps On The MIC to perform one of her tracks off her recently released debut album! Here's "Waking Up"!...
Mar 3, 2023


On The MIC with The Brothers Union performing "Mirror in the Woods"
Four-piece indie-alt outfit from Monmouth County, NJ are here On The MIC to give us an exclusive live performance of their track "Mirror...
Feb 24, 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


*HOLIDAY* Valentine's On The MIC featuring Missy Alvarez Performing "My Funny Valentine"
This week we have a VERY exciting episode. Not only is this our first ever Valentine's Day episode, but it is also our first fully...
Feb 10, 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 Emily Jeanne Brown performing "Proud"
Actor, musician and Embodied Voice coach, Emily Jeanne Brown gets on The MIC to give us a new arrangement of her track, "Proud."
Jan 20, 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 Jovi Espina performing "Tomorrow Will Come"
After releasing her debut EP "Act Accordingly", Jovi Espina delivers an intimate performance of her track, "Tomorrow Will Come" just for...
Jan 6, 2023


*HOLIDAY* On The MIC featuring Dani Zanoni Performing "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas"
On our second and final Holiday On The MIC episode, we have the incredible Dani Zanoni, performing "Have Yourself a Merry Little...
Dec 23, 2022


Our First Ever *HOLIDAY* On The MIC Episode!: On The MIC with the dt's Performing "Run Run Rudolph"
To celebrate the holidays, The MIC will be launching two *very* special Holiday On The MIC episodes! To kick it off, we have Dave and Tom...
Dec 16, 2022


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


On The MIC with Sean Tobin performing "I'll Be Alright"
Sean Tobin just released his third full length album Ghost of the Arcade with his band 'Sean Tobin & the Boardwalk Fire' in June of this...
Dec 2, 2022


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
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