The MIC Mag's July 2025 Issue!
- Stefani M.C. Janelli
- Aug 1
- 4 min read
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!
The Spins:
Meet The Spins, a genre-blurring indie rock band from the Appalachian corners of New Jersey, known for their emotionally charged songwriting, infectious hooks, and electric live shows. Since forming in 2016, they’ve carved out a sound that draws from pop punk, emo, indie, and classic rock without ever settling into just one lane. After years of building their name in basements and small clubs, The Spins are gearing up for a bigger stage, still driven by the same passion that started it all.
This July Month, The MIC Mag celebrated The Spins as our Musicians of the Month!
Read more about The Spins here.
Frankie Muriel "THOSE WERE THE NIGHTS"
Frankie Muriel got his start in St. Louis with Broken Toyz, then came major-label deals, MTV airplay, and Billboard-charting success with KINGOFTHEHILL. With shifts in genres, Frankie reinvented himself repeatedly, shaping his music into what it is today. Currently, Frankie fronts Dr. Zhivegas, a high-energy disco-rock band.
The MIC Mag sat down with Frankie this month to talk about his latest release, "THOSE WERE THE NIGHTS."
Read the interview, here!
Vaarin Heading Home
Norwegian singer-songwriter Vaarin was destined for creativity from the moment she was born. Her mother, a visual artist, and her father, an "old rock star," led her down the path from strumming guitars to composing her first melody on her Rhodes piano.
This month, we sat down with Vaarin to hear more about her new album, Heading Home.
Read the interview here!
Angie Colman How Do I Make My Life Slow Down?
"This release has taken an interesting path. It was originally meant to be a six-track EP, but eventually became the first chapter of a ten-track full-length album. These six songs of How Do I Make My Life Slow Down? Part 1 were all written together, and they centre around the idea of growth, getting older, changing relationships, and changing yourself. Each song in Part 1 is kind of a lightbulb moment for me in realising what kind of person I am." - Angie Colman
Read more about the record here!
Richard Berger "Work It Out"
Richard Berger’s latest release, "Work It Out," gets groovy with synth, electro, rock, and R&B styles reminiscent of the '70s and '80s, and brings you back to the days of teenage crushes and all the nerves that came with them!
Read more about the track here!
Squares "Atmosphere"
"'Atmosphere' is so properly named, in that the composition, lyrics, and its sonic textures are meant to be completely uplifting. Although a story of love, it also touches on the difficulty of maintaining love, passion, and common ground in a relationship."
- Chris Barrett
Read more about the track, here!
On Repeat 🔁
Naomi Jane “Mr. Incognito”
Will Dailey “My Old Ride”
StopGap Solution “Better Now”
Muo Duo “Postmodern Romance”
FXRLY “Be My Best Mistake”
Frankie Muriel “THOSE WERE THE NIGHTS”
biz barclay. “Paper Dolls”
Vaarin “Heading Home”
Tin Angel “Couch Song”
Alex Hiller “Mushy Potatoes”
Angie Colman “How Do I Make My Life Slow Down?”
Kamber “Chemical”
AYDEN “Playboy”
Erika Sherger "Foggy Waters"
The Mesa “Matter of Time”
Strange New World “Clarity”
Saint Valentine “BEACH HOUSE (AN OMEN)”
Justin Cole “Haunted”
DUPLEXITY “Love In Reverse”
Miah Reeves “Alice”
The Spins ‘Left Behind’
Stephen McCafferty “I Only Want To Hear Sad Songs”
Other Fun Things The MIC Mag + MG Did In July:
AI Band, The Velvet Sundown, "Not Quite Human. Not Quite Machine:" All You Need To Know
Heard about the new AI band garnering millions of streams? Read all about it here!
Testimonials
What's the history of queerness behind the Rock & Ro🎤 Nothing makes us prouder than hearing from the incredible artists we’ve worked with. From breakthrough releases to milestone moments, your feedback means everything to us.
Here’s what some of the incredible artists and collaborators are saying about their experience with The MIC Music Group. 💬
Summer Sale
This summer, let your story shine. ☀️
Ready to pitch your music to festivals, venues, or blogs? For a limited time, when you purchase a professional EPK from The MIC Music Group, we’ll include a FREE bio refresh, because your story deserves to sound as good as your music.
Offer ends September 1st.
📌 EPK includes:
- PDF & Live Link Versions
- Artist bio + press photos
- Music + social links
- Branding guidance
🎁 Bonus: Your bio, reworked by our team to better reflect your current sound, goals, and style.
📩 Email stef@themicmg.com to claim yours before the summer sun sets on this deal!
NEW Service!
Need an expert in your pocket? 🎤✨ Meet: 24/7 Artist Support
Introducing a brand new service from The MIC Music Group — a private 1:1 Discord channel where you can ask anything, anytime.
Song Release Guide & Checklist (Digital Download)
Introducing The MIC Music Group’s FIRST digital download:
⚡️Song Release Guide & Checklist
⚡️After the success of our summer Masterclass, we realized how helpful an organized and insightful checklist can be. That’s why we created this guide—packed with tips, timelines, and tools to make your next song release seamless!
✨ What’s inside:- Digital + Printer-Friendly Versions- Budget Planner- Song Release Checklist- Goals Planner- Expert Tips & Insights
✨ Launch Offer: Get it for just $100 (originally $120) + FREE 15-minute Intro Call with our Founder for every purchase this month!
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