The MIC Mag's November 2025 Issue!
- Stefani M.C. Janelli
- 1 hour ago
- 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!
Penny Margaux:
Penny Margaux is an artist in motion, constantly evolving, always searching for new ways to turn emotion into melody. Originally from Toms River, New Jersey, and now based in Louisville, Kentucky, the singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist has spent the past several years crafting a sound that bridges heartfelt pop with the soulful warmth of R&B and dance. Now performing under a new name, Penny Margaux enters her most confident era yet, weaving honesty, passion, and vulnerability into songs like her latest single “You,” a glowing ode to love and human connection.
This Month, The MIC Mag celebrated Penny Margaux as our Musicians of the Month!
Read more about Penny Margaux here.
walkmanbaby "Anything At All"
walkmanbaby is an eclectic pop artist whose music blends a variety of genres. Drawing inspiration from acts like The 1975 and Bleachers, walkmanbaby brings a sound to Jersey that is just as pop as it is immersive. This month, we sat down with walkmanbaby to discuss his latest single and musical journey.
Read the interview, here!
ALIE "Closer To Losing"
ALIE’s creative world started in a small French bedroom filled with poems and half-formed stories, and it’s only grown wilder and more ambitious since. Her songs balance breezy pop rock and surf-kissed melodies with lyrics that dive straight into the heart of lived experience, drawing inspiration from artists like Clairo, Phoebe Bridgers, and Big Thief while still sounding unmistakably her. We sat down with ALIE to chat about her latest release, "Closer to Losing."
Read the interview here!
ava rose confessions, dreams & unresolved feelings
"I want this album to represent that learning who you are and growing from your past experiences is a never-ending process." - Ava Rose
Read more about the album, here!
Special K's "Talk to Me"
Special K’s are sonic chameleons, a studio-driven project built without genre constraints and fueled by pure creative exploration. Their catalog invites listeners to embrace the ever-changing and delightfully unpredictable nature of their music, and their latest track, “Talk To Me,” adds another vibrant layer to their evolving journey.
Lyndhurst "Clean and Sober"
Lyndhurst hits like a jolt of honesty wrapped in pop punk adrenaline. The York, PA four-piece, led by vocalist and songwriter Ed Allison, taps straight into the psychological noise of a generation, turning feelings like imposter syndrome, anxiety, and quiet hopelessness into loud, cathartic anthems.
Roe Knows Best Now Arriving...at Secaucus Junction
Roe O’Brien, best known as Roe Knows Best, follows her latest EP, Weekend at Mauchie’s…Vol. 1, with her debut album Now Arriving…at Secaucus Junction, released November 7th. The nine-track album is a statement of Roe’s personal growth through her experiences with love, anxiety, fear of rejection, addiction, nostalgia, loss, and “how sometimes traveling outside your home state makes you realize just how good you have it.” Read our interview with Roe on the record, here.
Lily Forte "Out of the Blue"
Pop/rock artist Lily Forte is back with her newest single, “Out of the Blue,” a rich and velvety track about the stages of heartbreak and all of the feelings that come with it. Highly influenced by Amy Winehouse and Carole King, Lily grabs influence from traditional jazz and adds charged emotions to create the perfect Pop/Blues hybrid breakup song.
King of Cups "Lighthouse"
"With every note, we wanted to capture that feeling of coming back to solid ground — to the people and places that make us whole again." - King of Cups
On Repeat 🔁
Evan Kreutz “walk on by (the man)”
Night Teacher “Past Life”
The Shadow Self “ENRAPTURED”
Box Elder “Post College Days”
Kill Me Kate ‘Kill Me Kate’
Rhonette Smith “Loss”
Jesse Creatchman “Highway Time”
Mark Daly “Crazy”
Eva Snyder “turkeys”
Jake Cassman “I’m Still Here”
Drea “Creeps”
Naomi Jane “I Cry”
Lyndhurst “Clean and Sober”
Special K’s “Talk To Me”
Roe Knows Best “Now Arriving at…Secaucus Junction”
Georgia Chess “God Bless You, Mrs. America”
Kites in Lightning “Self Sabotage”
Trinity Jo-Li Bliss “You Make Me Wanna Dance”
Other Fun Things The MIC Mag + MG Did In November:
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Newsletter COMING SOON...
🎙️The MIC NJ Newsletter is officially launching this December!
We’re kicking off the season by highlighting your events across NJ, NY & PA, and more, delivered every Friday to our growing list of subscribers!
We’re now booking listings and ads for our launch issue, the perfect chance to get your upcoming holiday and winter gigs in front of local live music lovers!
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Where are my Fans?!
Where Are My Fans?!
Read our favorite tips to increase your fanbase and digital engagement now in The MIC Mag!
Song Release Guide & Checklist (Digital Download)
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⚡️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!
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