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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.
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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
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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Jul 22, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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!
Mar 6, 2024
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!
Jan 1, 2024
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!
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...
May 25, 2023
Best Ways to Support Independent Artists: Are You a Bad Friend?
After coming across a Stereogum Instagram Post, we began thinking. The band Oceanator stumbled across a sign at a venue they were playing...
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