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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.
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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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Aug 8, 2024
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.

Jul 12, 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!

Apr 3, 2024
Step Inside the Mind of Crash Exhibition with 'Alright': A Genre-less Journey of Reflective Lyricism and Diverse Production
Step into the emotive universe of Crash Exhibition's 'Alright' - a genre-defying journey of reflective lyricism and diverse production.

Mar 7, 2024
Ryan Lynch Ignites a Groove-Infused Journey in his new single "Firelight"
Experience the groovy journey of Ryan Lynch Firelight - a soulful blend of guitar riffs and mysterious lyricism.

Feb 6, 2024
Five Fast Facts: Dani Zanoni '20 Something' Video Interview!
Read the inside scoop on indie pop sensation Dani Zanoni's debut EP '20 Something'! Learn about the inspiration, writing process, and more.

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...

Sep 7, 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...

Jul 4, 2023
Karen Harding Tackles her Insecurities in new single "Insane For A Moment"
Karen Harding's "Insane For A Moment" is a track all audiences can resonate with.

Jun 27, 2023
Christine Tarquinio is all about Good Vibes in her latest single "You and Me"
Christine Tarquinio's "You and Me" is an easy-listening, upbeat, uplifting song with simple production and a positive message.

Mar 16, 2023
Lost Foxes Fine Tune their Latest Hits in "Long Ride (2023 Remastered Version)"
Each track achieved a different vibe while showing their audience a window inside what it's like to be an aspiring artist.

Oct 13, 2022
Five Fast Facts: Connor Bracken and the Mother Leeds Band's "Shine as One"
The MIC is delighted as always to have the opportunity to chat with Connor Bracken of Connor Bracken and the Mother Leeds Band about...

Aug 22, 2022
You'll have "FOMO" if you Miss Out on This Track by Teddy Lindross
Picture this; you’re a line cook. It’s the peak of the summer and all of your friends are out on a boat or putting on the green, without...

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."

Mar 25, 2021
You'll Want to Stay Awhile at the "Nightbird Motel"
Nightbird Motel, is a well crafted and produced collection of campfire stories, with the grit and grime of hard rock.
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