The MIC Mag's June Pride 2025 Issue!
- Stefani M.C. Janelli
- Jul 1
- 5 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 Weekend Lesbians:
Meet The Weekend Lesbians—a joyful, chaotic indie concoction born from a mix of seasoned scene veterans and fresh faces. Formed with pure intention and playful spirit, this Northern New Jersey outfit taught themselves their instruments just for the project, blending airy lightness with an unapologetically aggressive femininity. Their sets are a spirited mix of original sounds and offbeat covers guaranteed.
This Pride Month, The MIC Mag celebrated The Weekend Lesbians as our Musicians of the Month!
Read more about The Weekend Lesbians here.
Speakeasy "Monogamy"
Speakeasy is a Queer Black and Brown Femme Fronted Soul Punk band based in Lenapehoking, founded in 2022, including members Isa Escobar on lead vocals and guitar, Izzy Mizell on guitar and vocals, Kenia Hale on bass and vocals, Cameron Lloyd on Keyboard, and Arya Bali on drums.
The MIC Mag sat down with the band this month to talk about their track, "Monogamy."
Read the interview, here!
King of Cups "Watch The World Burn"
King of Cups isn’t just reviving the neon-soaked spirit of pop-punk—they’re reimagining it with a sharp edge and emotional depth. Helmed by the magnetic duo of Sugar Shaun and BryGuy, this genre-blending force delivers high-energy hooks, soaring harmonies, and punchy riffs that stick with you long after the first listen. As they build toward their upcoming EP Elemental, the fire burns brightest on their latest single "Watch The World Burn"—a fierce anthem that dares to dive headfirst into the chaos.
Read more about the track here!
Pride On The MIC with DANE covering Chappell Roan's "Pink Pony Club
Read more about DANE here!
Roe Knows Best, MAUCH "Weekend at Mauchies...Vol.1"
"Writing these songs with Max was some of the most fun I've ever had in my life. During the songwriting and recording process, every morning we came in with a clean slate and allowed whatever was manifesting, manifest. There were no rules or desire to adhere to any particular genre, we were just motivated to write good songs. Usually, Max would start playing a guitar riff, and I would immediately catch a vibe and rhythm and start to build lyrical ideas based on that."
- Roe Knows Best
Read more about the track here!
Gabrielle Lea On The MIC performing her song "Gloria," Written Specifically for this Special Pride Month Episode
Read more about Gabrielle here!
Rhonette Smith "Bent"
With my old music, I always felt like there was something missing, and it was too clean. I’ve been listening to screamo and metalcore music for most of my life, and this is the first time I’ve really felt like I’ve been able to incorporate those styles into my own music. I'm honestly floored that Steve was able to make my song sound as great as it is. It’s given me more confidence that I can pursue this style of music, and I’m so excited for what’s next."
-Rhonette Smith
Read more about the track here!
The Joe Grisanzio Band On The MIC Performing Alicia Keys' "If I Ain't Got You" LIVE at Pocono Pride
Read more about Joe Grisanzio here!
Saint Valentine "Transjester"
Saint Valentine, a queer folk musician and drag artist from New Jersey uses music to connect with the queer community. In 2021, Valentine started to pursue Drag and launched their musical career in 2023 with their first song, "The Beach House (An Omen)." Now, with their debut EP, Transjester, you are taken on a ride through a fairytale forest, filled with amazing stories and sights to behold.
The MIC Mag sat down with Saint Valentine this month to talk about their musical journey and latest release!
Read the interview, here!
Kid Keen "I Thought Your World Was Ending"
Saint Valentine, a queer folk musician and drag artist from New Jersey uses music to connect with the queer community. In 2021, Valentine started to pursue Drag and launched their musical career in 2023 with their first song, "The Beach House (An Omen)." Now, with their debut EP, Transjester, you are taken on a ride through a fairytale forest, filled with amazing stories and sights to behold.
The MIC Mag sat down with Kid Keen this month to talk about their musical journey and latest release!
Read the interview, here!
Ela Martini On The MIC Performing her Original Track "Shy Girl" for Pride Month
d more about Ela Martini here!
On Repeat 🔁
Good Time Locomotive “Star”
Pendle “Weekends”
All Violet “Kafka”
Maria Alexa “Predictable”
Lake Laconic “Juliet”
Britny Lobas “You Can Have It”
Simón “CAVE”
Connie Moreau “That Wooden House”
Zara Haines “Freight Train”
Couvo “This In-Between”
EATER LIFE “IIl should of walk all the way home”
The Mesa “Wasting Air - Live Solo”
Jaw of Death “Taking My Time (Still High)”
Matt Glover “Don’t Be Cruel”
King of Cups “Watch The World Burn”
Jahnah Camille “summer's scorch”
Cold Weather Company “In Time”
Glass Mansions “VIOLET”
Matt Winwood “Lost In The Moment”
Shairis “Eden Never Saw”
Forever King Clark “Sitting Out On The Patio”
Jordan Siwek (Piano Jordan) “Like Me and Follow Me”
In A Perfect Sky “Names On A Tree”
Jaime Orr “Somebody Like You”
The Thing With Feathers “Dive Bar Breakdown”
Circle the Earth “Greed”
Evan Kreutz “ode to an ex”
Erika Sherger “Like a Wave”
Other Fun Things The MIC Mag + MG Did In June:
Read about our Founder in the Jersey Sound, here!
What's the history of queerness behind the Rock & Roll all of fame? Were they always accepting towards queer artists? Are they now? Find out in our article!
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