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*Holiday* On The MIC with Lydia Crown performing her Holiday Original "Sweet When It's Good"
Experience holiday magic with this sweet new holiday original by Lydia Crown, "Sweet When It's Good" live On The MIC!
*Holiday* On The MIC with Jake Roggenkamp performing a "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" Cover
Bring on the festive cheer with Jake Roggenkamp's delightful cover of the Christmas classic, "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"!
The MIC Mag's 2024 Gift Guide: Top Holiday Picks for Your Favorite Musician
Looking for the perfect holiday gifts for your favorite musician? Check out The MIC Mag's 2024 Gift Guide for our top picks!
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*Holiday* On The MIC with Lydia Crown performing her Holiday Original "Sweet When It's Good"
Experience holiday magic with this sweet new holiday original by Lydia Crown, "Sweet When It's Good" live On The MIC!
*Holiday* On The MIC with Jake Roggenkamp performing a "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" Cover
Bring on the festive cheer with Jake Roggenkamp's delightful cover of the Christmas classic, "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"!
On The MIC with Jared Knapik: "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" Cyndi Lauper Cover
Jared Knapik gets On The MIC with the anthemic favorite, "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" by Cyndi Lauper
music features
King of Cups Delivers Cynical Holiday Cheer with “Merry Christmas, Don’t Get Me Anything”
Unwrap a dose of cynical holiday cheer with King of Cups' "Merry Christmas, Don’t Get Me Anything"
Cinnamon Rayne’s “Caroline” Delivers Haunting Storytelling with Cinematic Soundscapes
Experience the haunting storytelling and cinematic soundscapes of Cinnamon Rayne's latest single "Caroline."
"SAVE A HORSE, BREAK A HEART": Tiger La Flor Delivers a Playful New Pop-Country Hit
Experience the playful rebellion of Tiger La Flor's new pop-country hit, "SAVE A HORSE, BREAK A HEART," a refreshing twist on the genre.
interviews
Five Fast Facts with Justin Meyer: Behind the Scenes of His Latest Release, "talking 'bout us"
Get the inside scoop with Justin Meyer talking 'bout us and his latest release.
Swipe Right on "Rotation": Five Fast Facts with Stacy Citron on How She Spun Dating Tales into a Dance Anthem
Discover how Stacy Citron's dating tales turned into a dance anthem with "Rotation" in our latest Five Fast Facts!
Five Fast Facts with Cinnamon Rayne on Her Musical Process, Inspirations, and New Single, "Caroline"
Read all about the musical journey of Cinnamon Rayne, from her church choir beginnings to her latest single, "Caroline."
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The MIC Mag's 2024 Gift Guide: Top Holiday Picks for Your Favorite Musician
Looking for the perfect holiday gifts for your favorite musician? Check out The MIC Mag's 2024 Gift Guide for our top picks!
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!
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
The MIC Mag's November 2024 Issue!
Check out The MIC Mag's November 2024 issue feat. Musician of the Month, The Nightly Noodle, new releases, and two new On The MIC episodes!
Meet The Break Plans: The MIC Mag's December Musician(s) of the Month!
Meet The MIC Mag's December Musician(s) of the Month, The Break Plans!
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!
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Sep 27, 2022
As Essential as Your Favorite Gray Sweatpants: The MIC's "Indie Essentials" Playlist
The best indie tracks are as essential as your favorite gray sweatpants.
Aug 17, 2022
Meet Philly's Jim Morrison: Jay Johnson and his track "Star Child (Love You So)"
During the bleak days of the pandemic, Jay Johnson discovered inspiration. From his infatuation with travel and philosophy, married...
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 21, 2022
Video Gamer's Anthem: If Walls Could Talk's "Fs in Chat"
You'll be taking a stroll down memory lane while you're scream-singing the lyrics. "Fs in Chat" is a summer playlist add for sure.
Jun 17, 2022
*EXCLUSIVE SNEAK PEEK*: On The MIC with Malibu performing "Lose Your Mind"
South Jersey's Malibu give us a preview of one of the tracks from their debut album "Lenses" which will be out July 1st!
Jun 14, 2022
Dial Into Oktaf Kanis' "My Radio"
Born in Jakarta, Indonesia, Oktaf Kanis was a curious musician, enthralled by playing with the gain in the music he created. His first...
May 24, 2022
Take a Bite into DeLorean Jaws' Latest Track, "Blue Screen Blues (Part 1 & 2)
Aiming to develop danceable indie rock with a DIY aesthetic, DeLorean Jaws was born.
May 17, 2022
Existential Crisis? Adventure Lost’s “What Are We Doing Here?” is just the fix.
"What Are We Doing Here?" ah, yes, a question I ask myself every day. It also just happens to be the latest single of Philly's Adventure...
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."
Apr 15, 2022
On The MIC with the dt's performing "Tina"
This week we're back "On The MIC" with Dave Cacciatore and Tom Losito of the dt's performing their original track, "Tina"! Why the dt's...
Apr 4, 2022
Cheers to Two Years!
This week, The Music Insight Column (The MIC), is celebrating our second anniversary! We wanted to say a big 'THANK YOU' to all of the...
Apr 1, 2022
The Breakdown: Starcoast’s Trifecta of Tracks, “We Three”
Starcoast, Virginia Beach's celestial collective, are back, releasing their second EP, "We Three." Together, Tom Hunter, Jim Hunter, and...
Mar 25, 2022
How Do 'The Break Plans' Arrive to a Party? "Fashionably Late," Of Course.
Though guitarist Mikey Strawz was about to throw in the musical towel in March of 2019, one last Craigslist search brought him to find...
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 25, 2022
Plant Dad Sows Another Seed with Track "Del Mar"
Grown from the inspiration of the Baltimore music scene, '80s electronic bands, "alternative" rock, and singer-songwriter folk melodies, Pla
Feb 8, 2022
One Day, One Mic: ‘Love? Said the Commander’s’ “Bones”
'Love? Said the Commander' is a quote from The Handmaid's Tale, and a band! A band from the 'Philajersey' area, which the duo...
Dec 31, 2021
Sounds That Made The MIC: The MIC's 2021 GOLD
We all expected 2021 to be way better than 2020. But really, was it? I think I can hear a unanimous 'no!' to fix that, we thought we...
Dec 23, 2021
What's Grander than 'Grander's' "If Found, Cherish?
Grander has mastered the indie formula. If Found, Cherish is experimental, spacey, and unparalleled.
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 29, 2021
We're Not Whining with Whiner: Whiner's "Peace Out Cruel World"
NJ’s favorite goth-pop rockers, Whiner, bring their best to the table with a sophomore release, 'Peace Out Cruel World'.
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