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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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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.
Sep 5, 2024
Five Fast Facts with Jay Putty on 'The Compass': An Introspective Record for Finding Your North Star
Embark on an introspective journey with Jay Putty 'The Compass.' Discover the resilience and transformation behind his latest record.
Jul 8, 2024
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.
May 31, 2024
Meet Emily Jeanne Brown: The MIC Mag's June Musician of the Month
Discover singer-songwriter Emily Jeanne Brown, The MIC Mag's June Musician of the Month!
Sep 8, 2023
Ben Kai's "twenties high": An Emotionally Charged Anthem for the Existential Journey of Youth
Hailing from Woodside, California, and currently making waves in Los Angeles, Ben Kai emerges as a striking alt-rock artist, captivating...
Aug 10, 2023
After Polarizing Music Video “In Your Love” Tyler Childers plays Radio City opened by Elle King
Folk-country star Tyler Childers sold-out two nights at the legendary Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Opening the night was pop...
Jul 21, 2023
On The MIC with Meg Whalen performing "Talking In My Sleep"
This week, we're excited to have Meg Whalen On The MIC for an exclusive performance of her track "Talking In My Sleep."
Jul 18, 2023
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...
May 24, 2023
Joe Billy: Exclusive Interview with the Angsty Bob Dylan on His Fourth Studio Album 'Fissure'
He just released his fourth full-length album Fissure and sat down with The MIC's Stef to discuss his latest project 'Fissure.'
Jan 27, 2023
On The MIC with Jake Thistle performing "After Saying Goodbye"
Jake Thistle is an impressive NJ act, accomplishing many accolades at just 18 years old. He's here On The MIC to give us an *exclusive*...
Jan 20, 2023
On The MIC with Emily Jeanne Brown performing "Proud"
Actor, musician and Embodied Voice coach, Emily Jeanne Brown gets on The MIC to give us a new arrangement of her track, "Proud."
Sep 23, 2022
On The MIC with Brenda Carsey performing "I'm Sorry"
This week we're excited to introduce Brenda Carsey to The MIC performing the third single off of her upcoming record, "I'm Sorry."
Sep 21, 2022
Find Sweet Anne Marie in "Parking Lots, Bars, and Falling Stars"
Sweet Anne Marie is a folk and alternative rock-inspired singer-songwriter. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Sweet Anne Marie has been...
Aug 26, 2022
On The MIC with D. Marin Perez performing "Say it Plain"
This week D. Marin steps on the mic to give us an exclusive performance of his track, "Say It Plain" filmed by James Hur of Hur...
Jul 1, 2022
On The MIC with Cold Weather Company performing "Golden Hour"
We're SO excited to welcome Cold Weather Company On The MIC this week! They take us to their backyard for an exclusive live performance...
Jun 29, 2022
The Silver Lining of 2008: The Housing Crisis and their new track "The Messenger"
A small silver lining came out of the 2008 Housing Crisis, and that's the band named after it.
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