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Behind the Curtain: Celebrating Rockstars of the Music Industry This Women's Herstory Month
Celebrate Women's Herstory Month with 'Behind the Curtain'. Dive into inspiring stories of music industry leaders and their resilience!
'Alone in a Crowded Place': Water Street Channels feelings of Isolation into a Record of Intimate Lyrics and Expansive Production
Dive into Water Street's latest release, 'Alone in a Crowded Place,' exploring intimate lyrics and expansive production.
Breaking Barriers in Music: Celebrating Independent Women, Queer, and Non-Binary Artists this Women’s Herstory Month
Celebrate Women's Herstory Month by exploring the journeys of independent women, queer, and non-binary artists!
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Charlie Western's "Lovely Tonight" On The MIC
Celebrate Valentine's Day with Charlie Western's heartfelt "Lovely Tonight" On The MIC!
Abbie Roper Serves Up a Valentine’s Day Special On The MIC with a Cover of Pierce The Veil’s "Bulletproof Love"
Enjoy Abbie Roper's special cover of Pierce the Veil's "Bulletproof Love" this Valentine's Day Eve!
Special Valentine's Day On The MIC Episode: Mourning Coffee Covers "(Don’t Fear) The Reaper" by Blue Öyster Cult
Celebrate Valentine's Day with Mourning Coffee's unique acoustic cover of "(Don’t Fear) The Reaper" On The MIC!
music features
'Alone in a Crowded Place': Water Street Channels feelings of Isolation into a Record of Intimate Lyrics and Expansive Production
Dive into Water Street's latest release, 'Alone in a Crowded Place,' exploring intimate lyrics and expansive production.
Step Into the Studio: John Pronto’s Debut EP '5 Pack: Live from Cart Studios' Delivers an Intimate, Unfiltered Performance
Feel like you're right in the room with John Pronto with his EP, '5 Pack: Live from Cart Studios.' Intimate, gritty, but all rock 'n roll.
Richard Berger Reminds Us to "Look Around" and Unplug—A Feel-Good Synthwave Jam for Today’s Overstimulated World
Discover Richard Berger's "Look Around"—a feel-good synthwave jam urging us to unplug and enjoy life's simple joys.
interviews
Rage, Reckoning, and Rebellion: An Exclusive Interview with Your Best Nightmare on “St. Agnes”
Rage, Reckoning, Rebellion and more! Read all about Your Best Nightmare's latest single, "St. Agnes" in our latest interview with the band.
Five Fast Facts with Kathleen Elle: The Stories Behind her Sophomore Release 'Memory Lane'
Discover the stories behind Kathleen Elle's sophomore release, 'Memory Lane,' in our exclusive interview!
Five Fast Facts with Maria Lane: The Story Behind ‘empty bed, empty sheets’ and the Ache of Betrayal
Dive into the story behind Maria Lane's 'empty bed, empty sheets.' Discover the heartache and artistry of Maria Lane's latest release.
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Behind the Curtain: Celebrating Rockstars of the Music Industry This Women's Herstory Month
Celebrate Women's Herstory Month with 'Behind the Curtain'. Dive into inspiring stories of music industry leaders and their resilience!
Breaking Barriers in Music: Celebrating Independent Women, Queer, and Non-Binary Artists this Women’s Herstory Month
Celebrate Women's Herstory Month by exploring the journeys of independent women, queer, and non-binary artists!
Bang for Your Buck: Tax Write Offs That Help Independent Artists and Musicians Save Money
Wondering what you can write off this tax season while staying compliant as an indie artist? Read our top tips for tax write offs!
live! Events
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...
playlists
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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Behind the Curtain: Celebrating Rockstars of the Music Industry This Women's Herstory Month
Celebrate Women's Herstory Month with 'Behind the Curtain'. Dive into inspiring stories of music industry leaders and their resilience!
Breaking Barriers in Music: Celebrating Independent Women, Queer, and Non-Binary Artists this Women’s Herstory Month
Celebrate Women's Herstory Month by exploring the journeys of independent women, queer, and non-binary artists!
Meet Liv Bec: The MIC Mag's March 2025 Musician of the Month
Meet the unapologetic Liv Bec, The MIC Mag's March 2025 Musician of the Month!
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Sip on Water Street’s "Decaf Daydream": A Brew of Indie Pop with Creative Chord Choices
Discover Water Street's new single, "Decaf Daydream" - a blend of indie pop and creative chord choices.
Jul 8, 2024
Christine Tarquinio's "New Year's Day": A Reflective Single on Resolutions and New Beginnings
Explore Christine Tarquinio's new single 'New Year's Day,' delving into the fleeting nature of resolutions and fresh beginnings.
Jun 25, 2024
Love Letter!'s Haunting "Child of the Earth" Music Video Premiere: A Dark Exploration from Their Debut EP 'Mother Superior'
Discover the haunting world of Love Letter! with the music video premiere of "Child of the Earth" and read the interview with the band!
Jun 14, 2024
joy burklund & her band Unveil Guitar-Forward Debut Single "on the line"
Experience the debut single "on the line" by joy burklund & her band. Dive into their tight musicianship and captivating sound.
Jun 5, 2024
MØNTE's "23": Emotive and Relatable 5-Minute Journey of Existential Dread and Grappling with Growing Up
Experience MØNTE's "23" - a 5-minute journey of emotive storytelling and relatable introspection.
Jun 3, 2024
Record Rewind: The Quivering Palm's 2021 Debut EP 'Back Around Again for the First Time' Features a Palette of Sounds
Uncover The Quivering Palm's 2021 EP 'Back Around Again for the First Time'. Dive into the eclectic soundscape now!
May 21, 2024
Richard Berger's 'Retrovert': Surging Synth Soundscapes Blend Retro and Contemporary Elements
Immerse in Richard Berger's 'Retrovert': A timeless fusion of synth-pop, indie, and neo-psychedelia.
May 17, 2024
Velvety Vocals and Seductive Synths: Tiger La Flor's "rope bunny"
Uncover the seductive world of Tiger La Flor's "rope bunny" as she weaves '80s-inspired vibes in her latest sultry track.
May 14, 2024
Pete's Diary "Keep On Rockin'": Driving Riffs, Rhythms, and Ripping Solos
Unleash the spirit of classic rock with Pete's Diary "Keep On Rockin'". Dive into the driving riffs, rhythms, and ripping solos!
May 9, 2024
Cam Blake's Concept Album 'SATISFACTION OF SAMENESS': An Internal Dialogue Blending Electronica, Driving Synths, and Angsty Rock
Cam Blake's 'Satisfaction of Sameness' - an electrifying blend of electronica, driving synths, and angsty rock!
May 7, 2024
Start "Dreaming" with Monique Angele and Escape Life's Stress in her New Single
Escape the stress of life and start "Dreaming" with Monique Angele. Immerse yourself in her ethereal new single!
May 3, 2024
Grab Your Map and Join Luke Whalen Navigating Life Through His Debut Record, 'Going Through thEmotions'
Embark on a musical journey with Luke Whalen Going Through thEmotions in his debut album, from R&B-infused tracks to introspective ballads!
Apr 18, 2024
Jason Didner's "Too Many Tabs Open": A Musical Mirror to the Overloaded Digital Era
Jason Didner's "Too Many Tabs Open": Experience his Jersey rock infused with humor and heart!
Apr 12, 2024
Take a Horse, Don't Ride "Cowboys": MØNTE's Latest Single will have you hitting Repeat
Giddy up and listen to MØNTE's latest track, "Cowboys"!
Apr 5, 2024
Sway to the Romantic Rhythms of PEÑA's New Single "aquí conmigo"
Discover the enchanting world of PEÑA with their latest single "aquí conmigo." Enjoy the romantic rhythms and diverse influences!
Apr 4, 2024
Step Inside the Mind of Crash Exhibition with 'Alright': A Genre-less Journey of Reflective Lyricism and Diverse Production
Step into the emotive universe of Crash Exhibition's 'Alright' - a genre-defying journey of reflective lyricism and diverse production.
Apr 3, 2024
From Heartache to Hope: Breanna Elaine's Mission to Support Addiction Recovery through Crowdfunding Campaign and Upcoming Release, "Where the Snakes Live"
From heartache to hope, Breanna Elaine supports addiction recovery through her music and crowdfunding campaign.
Mar 26, 2024
Songs You'll Want to Scream-Sing at a Crowded Rock Show: GreenWing's "Eatin' It"
Get ready to scream-sing at the next rock show with GreenWing's 'Eatin' It'! Step into the emotional journey of their sophomore album.
Mar 19, 2024
Vulnerability Meets Raw Expressionism: Joe Billy's 'Fissure (Deluxe Edition)'
Dive into the evolution of Joe Billy's music with 'Fissure (Deluxe Edition)'. Explore the raw, unpolished demos that started it all!
Mar 12, 2024
Ryan Lynch Ignites a Groove-Infused Journey in his new single "Firelight"
Experience the groovy journey of Ryan Lynch Firelight - a soulful blend of guitar riffs and mysterious lyricism.
Mar 7, 2024
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