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Feeling "Chained" to Your Emotions? Alwyn Morrison Has a Nostalgic Britpop-Inspired Track for That
Explore Alwyn Morrison's "Chained," a nostalgic Britpop-inspired track.
Ølivia Mae’s 'Butterfly Effect' Captures the Chaos, Thrill, and Heartbreak of Falling Hard
Dive into Ølivia Mae's 'Butterfly Effect,' capturing chaos, thrill, and heartbreak. Check out her debut album now!
The MIC Mag's March 2025 Women's HerStory Month Issue!
Check out The MIC Mag's March 2025 Issue featuring our Musician of the Month Liv Bec, & new music from Your Best Nightmare and Water Street!
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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
Feeling "Chained" to Your Emotions? Alwyn Morrison Has a Nostalgic Britpop-Inspired Track for That
Explore Alwyn Morrison's "Chained," a nostalgic Britpop-inspired track.
Ølivia Mae’s 'Butterfly Effect' Captures the Chaos, Thrill, and Heartbreak of Falling Hard
Dive into Ølivia Mae's 'Butterfly Effect,' capturing chaos, thrill, and heartbreak. Check out her debut album now!
'Alone in a Crowded Place': Water Street Channels feelings of Isolation into a Record of Intimate Lyrics and Expansive Production
Dive into Water Street's latest release, 'Alone in a Crowded Place,' exploring intimate lyrics and expansive production.
interviews
Rage, Reckoning, and Rebellion: An Exclusive Interview with Your Best Nightmare on “St. Agnes”
Rage, Reckoning, Rebellion and more! Read all about Your Best Nightmare's latest single, "St. Agnes" in our latest interview with the band.
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.
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Behind the Curtain: Celebrating Rockstars of the Music Industry This Women's Herstory Month
Celebrate Women's Herstory Month with 'Behind the Curtain'. Dive into inspiring stories of music industry leaders and their resilience!
Breaking Barriers in Music: Celebrating Independent Women, Queer, and Non-Binary Artists this Women’s Herstory Month
Celebrate Women's Herstory Month by exploring the journeys of independent women, queer, and non-binary artists!
Bang for Your Buck: Tax Write Offs That Help Independent Artists and Musicians Save Money
Wondering what you can write off this tax season while staying compliant as an indie artist? Read our top tips for tax write offs!
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 March 2025 Women's HerStory Month Issue!
Check out The MIC Mag's March 2025 Issue featuring our Musician of the Month Liv Bec, & new music from Your Best Nightmare and Water Street!
Meet Madhavi Devi: The MIC Mag's April Musician of the Month
Meet Madhavi Devi! Run into her world of raw, heartfelt songwriting, headlining festivals, and the song she has coming out next!
Behind the Curtain: Celebrating Rockstars of the Music Industry This Women's Herstory Month
Celebrate Women's Herstory Month with 'Behind the Curtain'. Dive into inspiring stories of music industry leaders and their resilience!
reviews
The Eiffels Blend Indie Rock and Dancefloor Energy in Their Feel-Good Anthem "Beautiful Life"
The Eiffels are bringing the feel-good vibes with their latest release, "Beautiful Life"—an indie rock anthem packed with dancefloor energy!
Five Fast Facts with Pan Arcadia: From Brooklyn Cellars to Indie Rock and Their Latest Single, "Dynamics"
Learn all about Pan Arcadia's journey from Brooklyn cellars to indie rock and their latest single, "Dynamics" in our latest Five Fast Facts!
"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.
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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!
Feb 5
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!
Sep 11, 2024
Russell Murray's "Existence Futile": Poetic Lyricism Meets Fierce Intensity
Russell Murray's "Existence Futile" - a fierce blend of poetic lyricism and intense emotion.
Aug 15, 2024
Meet Jay Johnson: The MIC Mag's August Musician of the Month
Discover the musical journey of multi-instrumentalist, Jay Johnson, The MIC Mag's August Musician of the Month!
Aug 3, 2024
Grander's "Rumblestrip": From Scrapped Sessions to Infectious Polyrhythmic Grooves
Discover the remarkable journey behind Grander's latest single, "Rumblestrip," a polyrhythmic track that showcases their musical evolution!
Jul 12, 2024
MØNTE's "23": Emotive and Relatable 5-Minute Journey of Existential Dread and Grappling with Growing Up
Experience MØNTE's "23" - a 5-minute journey of emotive storytelling and relatable introspection.
Jun 3, 2024
*Holiday* On The MIC with Songbird performing a cover of "Mary, Did You Know?"
On our first Holiday On The MIC episode this season, we're treated to a very special performance by Songbird, performing "Mary, Did You Know
Dec 1, 2023
On The MIC with Marc Del Giudice performing his *UNRELEASED* track, "Daylight Hours"
This week, for our series finale, we are excited to welcome Marc Del Giudice On The MIC, performing one of his unreleased tracks,...
Oct 13, 2023
"climbing" Out of Your Rut: Join retrovale. on a Sonic Journey from Stagnation to Hope
retrovale.'s "Climbing" is a multifaceted and emotionally charged musical journey.
Oct 4, 2023
Sucker Punch Teams Up with Fellow New Jerseyan, Chris LoPorto, for "I’m Ready To Ride Giants, Kunu"
Sucker Punch is an emerging band deeply rooted in the New Jersey and Philly DIY punk scenes. Drawing inspiration from bands like The...
Sep 21, 2023
On The MIC with All Around performing "Chaos Road"
This week, we are so excited to welcome the All Around fun band On The MIC performing their track, "Chaos Road"!
Sep 15, 2023
BreakTime's "She's The One" Resurrects a Timeless Era and Pays Homage to Greats like The Beatles
What originally began as a conventional Jersey cover band in 2018 has undergone a remarkable evolution. Their live performances have...
Sep 7, 2023
Sucker Punch's new single "Worst Case Ontario" is Made for Headbanging
Starting out as a solo venture, Montclair NJ's Sucker Punch quickly turned into a full band of lifelong friends. Inspired by the...
Aug 16, 2023
On The MIC (Live at Rockwood Music Hall) with The Love Robots performing "Parking Lot"
The Love Robots step On The MIC this week, live at Rockwood Music Hall in New York City performing their track, "Parking Lot." Why The...
Jul 28, 2023
On The MIC with TBT (The Black Ties) performing their *UNRELEASED* track "Violet"
This week, we're welcomed in to TBT's (also known as The Black Ties) living room to hear an exclusive live performance of their...
Jul 14, 2023
On The MIC with Auburn Grey performing "When We Crawl"
This week On The MIC we welcome Auburn Grey On The MIC! We are thrilled to be able to share this awesome performance of "When We Crawl."
Jun 16, 2023
On The MIC with Bobby Mahoney performing "Moth to a Flame"
For our season premier, we're kicking it off with Bobby Mahoney of Bobby Mahoney and the Seventh Son performing "Moth to the Flame."
Jun 2, 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.'
May 24, 2023
Meet Songbird: The MIC's April Musician of the Month
Meet Songbird: Photo Credit: Jordan Szostak Songbird flies in from Brick, NJ honing her skills since she was seven playing classical...
Apr 3, 2023
On The MIC with Heather Cook performing "Waking Up"
This week NJ native Heather Cook steps On The MIC to perform one of her tracks off her recently released debut album! Here's "Waking Up"!...
Mar 3, 2023
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