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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!
The MIC Mag's February 2025 Issue!
Dive into The MIC Mag's February 2025 Issue! Discover new music, artist interviews, and exclusive features in our February 2025 issue!
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.
on the mic youtube series
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
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.
Heed Piper Connolly’s "warning": The Rush of Falling Hard and Fast, Fueled by Early 2000s Angst
Step into Piper Connolly's "warning," a high-energy alt-rock anthem channeling early 2000s angst.
interviews
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.
Five Fast Facts with Christine Bauer: Self-Taught Songwriter Talks "Crying At Night" and Her Nashville Journey
Check out our conversation with Christine Bauer for our latest Five Fast Facts on her release, "Crying At Night" and Nashville journey.
blog
Musicians: Why Now is the Time to Start Your Mailing List
Why is starting a mailing list crucial for musicians right now?
Monday Motivation from The MIC Mag's Musicians of the Month: Advice for Independent Artists Vol. IV
It's your dose of Monday Motivation from The MIC Mag's Musicians of the Month: Advice for Independent Artists Vol. IV!
And That's a Wrap! The MIC Music Group's 2024 Year in Review
Take a walk down memory lane with us for The MIC Music Group 2024's Year in Review!
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...
monthly issues
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!
The MIC Mag's February 2025 Issue!
Dive into The MIC Mag's February 2025 Issue! Discover new music, artist interviews, and exclusive features in our February 2025 issue!
Meet Above the Moon: The MIC Mag's February 2025 Musician(s) of the Month!
See why Above the Moon is The MIC Mag’s February 2025 pick! Read about the band and their latest release, in The MIC Mag!
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Sep 13, 2022
How Did Aesop's Fables Inspire the Dance Track "Crywolf"?: An Interview with Kevin Silvester
All the way from Melbourne, Australia, comes Kevin Silvester, producer, pianist, DJ, and music theory enthusiast. For his latest single,...
Jul 22, 2022
Let's Get Down to the "Root"s of Connor Bracken and the Mother Leeds Band's Latest Track
In 2020, The MIC spoke to Asbury Park's Connor Bracken and the Mother Leeds Band after they released their record, Nightbird Motel. This...
Jul 5, 2022
See Life Through Malibu's "Lenses": An Exclusive Interview with Malibu Discussing their Debut Album
Lenses is finally out, and Stef from The MIC spoke to the band about the album, their musical evolution, and their creative process.
May 3, 2022
Meet: Tyler Elden and Bask in his Latest Track, "Warmth Of The Sun"
Culling his indie alternative songwriting and production, Tyler Elden is reemerging, releasing his debut single, "Warmth Of The Sun."
Mar 4, 2022
Wake Up and Listen to Sleepy Rye's Debut EP: "A Bit of a Non-Person"
AGL Sounds owner, recording engineer and session drummer, Sleepy Rye is focusing on his own music for a change, releasing their debut EP,...
Feb 18, 2022
A Couple of Q's with Destxny
Destxny is a singer-songwriter from Belleville, New Jersey who's goal is just to make her audience feel something.
Feb 1, 2022
10Qs with Goalie Fight on "Roy Orbison"
From solo-project to a full-blown rock band comes Goalie Fight. Made up of members Mark Dempsey (guitar and vocals), Sam Van Heest...
Dec 9, 2021
10 Q's with 'the dt's'!
Stef from The MIC chats with Dave and Tom of 'the dt's' to discuss their latest music, writing process, and gear!
Nov 22, 2021
Elle's Exploration to a New Path and Sound in "Rise": An Exclusive Interview
The MIC is very excited to sit down with Elle, an Italian producer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter. From his journey working with...
Oct 1, 2021
Fantasy, Folklore, Fairytales: Across The Sea's 'The Wayfarer Triptych'
The genre-defying progressive duo, Across The Sea sit down with Stef from The MIC to discuss influences and inspiration for their new album.
Sep 1, 2021
More from Moore: Jamie Moore Releases his Debut EP, "Stoneflower & Other Microsongs"
Multi-instrumentalist and music theory aficionado, Jamie Moore has finally released his much anticipated debut album.
Aug 24, 2021
Rural Russack: How Your Surroundings Affect Your Songwriting
An exclusive interview with Hackettstown, NJ's Zach Russack discussing songwriting, his latest single, and what's next for Russack.
Jul 16, 2021
Chakra's, Frequencies, and their Affect on Human Emotion: Chawktaw's, 'Sanatio'
Read all about Chawktaw's "Sanatio," and how he wrote this album with chakra's, frequencies, and human emotion in mind.
May 7, 2021
Kate Dressed Up Explores the Complexities of Sexuality in Latest Single "How Could I Have Known"
EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Katie Miller of Kate Dressed Up discussing their latest single, "How Could I Have Known"!
Feb 24, 2021
Five Minutes with the MilkMan
“Tuna For Dinner (FMHA)” is an intriguing bedroom bop fit with a memorable chorus that you’ll be dying to sing in the shower.
Feb 2, 2021
Our Two ¢ents: An Interview With Inno¢ent
Q: Congrats on your second full length release, Death Games! Tell us about it. What’s the story? A: First off, thank you for the praise....
Dec 15, 2020
Dave & Tom: NJ's Dulcet Duo
After meeting at a local mic in Central Jersey (yes, it exists),Dave Cacciatore and Tom Losito have been creating music together ever since.
Oct 21, 2020
A Minute With Masiero
Anthony Masiero, 21 of West Milford, New Jersey has been in love with being an entertainer since he was little -- constantly writing...
Jul 21, 2020
Coronavirus and Indie Artists: An Interview with Dani Zanoni
Who thought we’d live in a world where Coachella was cancelled? One of the largest and most popular music festivals, cancelled. What are...
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