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Five Fast Facts: Fiona Grey on Finding Safety in Queer Clubs and Unleashing Her Alter Ego 'Daisy' in New Single "Call Me Daisy"
Five Fast Facts with Fiona Grey on Finding Safety in Queer Clubs and Unleashing Her Alter Ego 'Daisy' in New Single "Call Me Daisy"
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Dive into the spooky vibes of Joel Christian's new EP 'It Only Comes At Night' - a thrilling fusion of dance synth-pop!
Lou Zerker’s “Crazy”: An Upbeat Snapshot of Bittersweet Heartbreak
Dive into Lou Zerker's latest single 'Crazy,' an upbeat blend of pop-punk and indie-pop capturing bittersweet heartbreak.
Conflicting Change in Friends Like Strangers new single, "Sure, Miss You"
Dive into the conflicting emotions of Friends Like Strangers' new single, "Sure, Miss You," blending pop-punk and introspective lyrics!
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Five Fast Facts: The Outfield Clovers Dive into the Heartache Behind "Wes Anderson"
Read all about "Wes Anderson" with The Outfield Clovers as they share their inspirations & songwriting process in our latest Five Fast Facts
Five Fast Facts: Fiona Grey on Finding Safety in Queer Clubs and Unleashing Her Alter Ego 'Daisy' in New Single "Call Me Daisy"
Five Fast Facts with Fiona Grey on Finding Safety in Queer Clubs and Unleashing Her Alter Ego 'Daisy' in New Single "Call Me Daisy"
Inaya Day: Five Fast Facts on the Chart-Topping Vocalist's Empowering New House Anthem with 45 Riots, "My Strength"
Inaya Day: Five Fast Facts on the Chart-Topping Vocalist's Empowering New House Anthem with 45 Riots, "My Strength"
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Level Up Your Live Show: Add Visibox 3.0 to Your Pedalboard
Level Up Your Live Show: Add Visibox 3.0 to Your Pedalboard
How to Utilize the Waterfall Release Strategy for Independent Artists: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to maximize your music release with the waterfall strategy, a step-by-step guide for indie artists!
Preparing Your Pitch: What Should Be in Your Press Folder as an Indie Artist?
Learn how to prepare a killer Press Pitch & what to include in your Press Folder as an Indie Artist. Streamline your pitch & get noticed.
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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...
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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...
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Meet The Nightly Noodle: The MIC Mag's November Musician of the Month!
Meet guitar groove master, The Nighty Noodle, The MIC Mag's November Musician of the Month!
The MIC Mag's October 2024 Issue!
Check out what we've been up to this month, and who we've had on repeat in The MIC Mag's October 2024 Issue!
The MIC Mag's September 2024 Issue!
Check out the new music we've featured, watch new OTM Cover Series episodes, and see our new merch in The MIC's Mag September 2024 Issue!
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Level Up Your Live Show: Add Visibox 3.0 to Your Pedalboard
Level Up Your Live Show: Add Visibox 3.0 to Your Pedalboard
Aug 22
How to Utilize the Waterfall Release Strategy for Independent Artists: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to maximize your music release with the waterfall strategy, a step-by-step guide for indie artists!
Aug 8
Preparing Your Pitch: What Should Be in Your Press Folder as an Indie Artist?
Learn how to prepare a killer Press Pitch & what to include in your Press Folder as an Indie Artist. Streamline your pitch & get noticed.
Jul 22
Monday Motivation from The MIC Mag's Musicians of the Month: Advice for Independent Artists Vol. III
Check out Volume III of our Monday Motivation from past The MIC Mag Musicians of the Month!
Jul 3
EPK vs. One Sheet: What's the Difference and Why Do Indie Artists Need Them?
Unsure about the difference between an EPK and a One Sheet? As an indie artist, find out why you need 'em, and what should go in each!
Jun 12
Independent and Iconic: How to Build Your Artist Brand as an Indie Musician or Band
Unlock the secrets to crafting an iconic independent artist brand, from visual identity to authenticity!
May 23
WTF?! I'm an Indie Artist and I Just Paid for a Blog Post and I Didn’t Get 10,000 More Fans?!
Hear the brutal truth about paying for blog posts and what their purpose is in your music promo strategy!
Apr 10
Beat the Algorithm: 6 Top Social Media Content Tips for Independent Artists
From consistency to engagement, learn 6 top content tips to beat the algorithm!
Mar 29
Women's HERstory Month: Female Trailblazers in the Music Industry
Celebrate Women's History Month and read stories and advice from our favorite female trailblazers in the music industry!⚡️
Mar 28
Celebrating Women's HERstory Month: Insights and Inspiration from Indie Artists
Celebrate Women's HERstory Month with inspiring insights from female indie artists.
Mar 6
Independent Artist Bio 101: Crafting Your Story
As an independent artist, crafting your bio is an essential aspect of presenting yourself to the world!Read our top tips on what to include!
Feb 20
Pitch Perfect: Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Reaching Out to Music Blogs as an Independent Artist or Band
Avoid these top 5 mistakes when pitching to music blogs! Learn how to stand out and make a great impression as an independent artist or band
Jan 18
The Essential Guide to Your Artist Bio – Why You Need It and How to Use It
Uncover the power of your Artist Bio - It's not just a blurb, it's a game-changer for emerging artists. Learn why you need it and how to use
Jan 15
Monday Motivation from The MIC Mag's Musicians of the Month: Advice for Independent Artists
Looking for some Monday Motivation? Get inspired by The MIC Mag's Musicians of the Month as they share valuable advice for independent artis
Jan 1
Introducing The MIC Music Group: Mag & Label Services!
Introducing The MIC Music Group: Mag & Label Services! Rewriting the narrative for indie artists with our range of essential label services!
Dec 20, 2023
Unlocking the Airwaves: 7 Reasons College Radio is a Game-Changer for Independent and Emerging Artists
Here are our seven reasons why college radio is a still an essential tool for independent and emerging artists!
Nov 15, 2023
Rock Your Support: Dive into The MIC's Exclusive Merchandise
Delve into The MIC's exclusive merchandise, featuring limited-edition baseball caps and D'Addario Guitar Pick bundles.
Oct 25, 2023
9 Things to Invest in as an Independent Artist: Is Music Promo a Pay-to-Play Game?
Are you an independent artist looking to boost your music career but wondering if investing in certain services is worth it? We get it;...
Oct 18, 2023
The Pre-Save: 5 Reasons Why You Should Create a Pre-Save Campaign as an Independent Artist
Ah, yes. If you follow any independent musician, you probably feel bombarded with the "pre-save my upcoming single!" posts. But, for a...
Jul 17, 2023
Monday Motivation from The MIC's Musicians of the Month: Advice for Independent Artists
Every month we ask our Musicians of the Month, "What advice do you have for aspiring independent artists?"
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