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Five Fast Facts: Fiona Grey on Finding Safety in Queer Clubs and Unleashing Her Alter Ego 'Daisy' in New Single "Call Me Daisy"

Five Fast Facts with Fiona Grey on Finding Safety in Queer Clubs and Unleashing Her Alter Ego 'Daisy' in New Single "Call Me Daisy"

Level Up Your Live Show: Add Visibox 3.0 to Your Pedalboard

On The MIC with Robert Cassard: "All You Need Is Love" The Beatles Cover

Experience the soulful rendition of "All You Need Is Love" by Robert Cassard, as he brings a modern twist to The Beatles' timeless classic!

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On The MIC with Robert Cassard: "All You Need Is Love" The Beatles Cover

Experience the soulful rendition of "All You Need Is Love" by Robert Cassard, as he brings a modern twist to The Beatles' timeless classic!

On The MIC with Doug Gatta: "Go Tell Everybody" The Horrible Crowes Cover

This week Asbury Park's own Doug Gatta is hoping On The MIC for a very special performance of The Horrible Crowes' "Go Tell Everybody."

On The MIC with Ian Bamberger: "Born to Run" Bruce Springsteen Cover

Ian Bamberger gets On The MIC to deliver his rendition of the one and only, Bruce Springsteen's "Born to Run."

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music features

Rave Ready: Dive into Halloween Vibes with Joel Christian’s New EP ‘It Only Comes At Night’

Dive into the spooky vibes of Joel Christian's new EP 'It Only Comes At Night' - a thrilling fusion of dance synth-pop!

Lou Zerker’s “Crazy”: An Upbeat Snapshot of Bittersweet Heartbreak

Dive into Lou Zerker's latest single 'Crazy,' an upbeat blend of pop-punk and indie-pop capturing bittersweet heartbreak.

Conflicting Change in Friends Like Strangers new single, "Sure, Miss You"

Dive into the conflicting emotions of Friends Like Strangers' new single, "Sure, Miss You," blending pop-punk and introspective lyrics!

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interviews

Five Fast Facts: Fiona Grey on Finding Safety in Queer Clubs and Unleashing Her Alter Ego 'Daisy' in New Single "Call Me Daisy"

Five Fast Facts with Fiona Grey on Finding Safety in Queer Clubs and Unleashing Her Alter Ego 'Daisy' in New Single "Call Me Daisy"

Inaya Day: Five Fast Facts on the Chart-Topping Vocalist's Empowering New House Anthem with 45 Riots, "My Strength"

Five Fast Facts: Madison Mueller's 'Sweet Bitterness' Inspires Finding Joy in Life's Simple Moments

Five Fast Facts with Madison Mueller and her track, "Sweet Bitterness," a song about finding joy and excitement in everyday life.

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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!

Preparing Your Pitch: What Should Be in Your Press Folder as an Indie Artist?

Learn how to prepare a killer Press Pitch & what to include in your Press Folder as an Indie Artist. Streamline your pitch & get noticed.

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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...

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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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monthly issues

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!

The MIC Mag's October 2024 Issue!

Check out what we've been up to this month, and who we've had on repeat in The MIC Mag's October 2024 Issue!

The MIC Mag's September 2024 Issue!

Check out the new music we've featured, watch new OTM Cover Series episodes, and see our new merch in The MIC's Mag September 2024 Issue!

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Five Fast Facts: Fiona Grey on Finding Safety in Queer Clubs and Unleashing Her Alter Ego 'Daisy' in New Single "Call Me Daisy"

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Level Up Your Live Show: Add Visibox 3.0 to Your Pedalboard

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On The MIC with Robert Cassard: "All You Need Is Love" The Beatles Cover

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Inaya Day: Five Fast Facts on the Chart-Topping Vocalist's Empowering New House Anthem with 45 Riots, "My Strength"

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Meet The Nightly Noodle: The MIC Mag's November Musician of the Month!

Nov 5

The MIC Mag's October 2024 Issue!

Nov 1

Five Fast Facts: Madison Mueller's 'Sweet Bitterness' Inspires Finding Joy in Life's Simple Moments

Oct 30

On The MIC with Doug Gatta: "Go Tell Everybody" The Horrible Crowes Cover

Oct 25

Rave Ready: Dive into Halloween Vibes with Joel Christian’s New EP ‘It Only Comes At Night’

Oct 25

Lou Zerker’s “Crazy”: An Upbeat Snapshot of Bittersweet Heartbreak

Oct 15

On The MIC with Ian Bamberger: "Born to Run" Bruce Springsteen Cover

Oct 11

Five Fast Facts with Lou Zerker: From Blink-182 Influences and Tuba Playing to his New Single "Crazy"

Oct 10

Five Fast Facts with Andi Jane on her Folksy and Fun New Live EP, 'The Great Peacock Farm'

Oct 8

The MIC Mag's September 2024 Issue!

Oct 2

Meet Connor Bracken and the Mother Leeds Band: The MIC Mag's October Musicians of the Month!

Oct 1

On The MIC with Mike Herz: "Mama, You've Been On My Mind" Bob Dylan Cover

Sep 27

Five Fast Facts with Ethan Buckner on His Track "Wavering," Blending Personal Struggles with Societal Issues

Sep 17

Meet Your Best Nightmare: The MIC Mag's September Musician of the Month!

Sep 12

Conflicting Change in Friends Like Strangers new single, "Sure, Miss You"

Sep 11

On The MIC with Busking Around: "Kodachrome" Paul Simon Cover

Sep 6

Five Fast Facts with Jay Putty on 'The Compass': An Introspective Record for Finding Your North Star

Sep 5

Five Fast Facts with Holly Bruce on her Hopeful Record "Love Remains"

Sep 3

The MIC Mag's August 2024 Issue!

Aug 30

Russell Murray’s "Shallow" Explores the Dark Realities of Manipulation and Gaslighting with Powerful Delivery

Aug 28

How to Utilize the Waterfall Release Strategy for Independent Artists: A Step-by-Step Guide

Aug 22

Five Fast Facts with Jim Andralis on his new Hauntingly Beautiful LP, 'Ghosts'

Aug 20

Five Fast Facts with C.L. Turner of Arctic Wave on their new single, "Jersey Girl"

Aug 16

Russell Murray's "Existence Futile": Poetic Lyricism Meets Fierce Intensity

Aug 15

Five Fast Facts with JD Hinton on his latest release "The Other Side"

Aug 13

Preparing Your Pitch: What Should Be in Your Press Folder as an Indie Artist?

Aug 8

Hilary Cousins’ "Island" Music Video Premiere: Exploring Isolation and the Search for Identity

Aug 7

Meet Jay Johnson: The MIC Mag's August Musician of the Month

Aug 3

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Nov 1

The MIC Mag's October 2024 Issue!

Check out what we've been up to this month, and who we've had on repeat in The MIC Mag's October 2024 Issue!

Aug 22

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!

Jul 1, 2023

Monthly Roundup: What was on repeat this June at The MIC?

Welcome to The MIC's Monthly Roundup, where you can see what we've had on repeat all month long!

Mar 10, 2023

Monthly Roundup: What was on repeat this February at The MIC?

Welcome to The MIC's Monthly Roundup, where you can see what we've had on repeat all month long! Hunter Guzenski: This month, The MIC...

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