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
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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."
Five Fast Facts: The Outfield Clovers Dive into the Heartache Behind "Wes Anderson"
Read all about "Wes Anderson" with The Outfield Clovers as they share their inspirations & songwriting process in our latest Five Fast Facts
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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
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."
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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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."
Five Fast Facts: The Outfield Clovers Dive into the Heartache Behind "Wes Anderson"
Read all about "Wes Anderson" with The Outfield Clovers as they share their inspirations & songwriting process in our latest Five Fast Facts
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"
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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!
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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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 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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Jul 22, 2022
Let's Get Down to the "Root"s of Connor Bracken and the Mother Leeds Band's Latest Track
In 2020, The MIC spoke to Asbury Park's Connor Bracken and the Mother Leeds Band after they released their record, Nightbird Motel. This...
Jul 5, 2022
See Life Through Malibu's "Lenses": An Exclusive Interview with Malibu Discussing their Debut Album
Lenses is finally out, and Stef from The MIC spoke to the band about the album, their musical evolution, and their creative process.
May 13, 2022
Your Prayers Have Been Answered, Church Girls Released a New Single, “Telepathic Mind”
Church Girls come together to create angst, vulnerability, and optimism. Their latest track "Telepathic Mind" is pop punk perfection.
Apr 29, 2022
On The MIC with Blind Eyez performing "SCARED"
This week we're "On The MIC" with Blind Eyez, who treats us to an exclusive performance of his newly released track, "Scared."
Mar 18, 2022
The Ultimate Introvert Anthem: FRND CRCL's "LIFEOFTHEPARTY"
From South Jersey comes FRND CRCL (pronounced friend circle), a pop-punk band including members Aaron Smith (drums), Dom Giacalone (lead...
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...
Feb 1, 2022
10Qs with Goalie Fight on "Roy Orbison"
From solo-project to a full-blown rock band comes Goalie Fight. Made up of members Mark Dempsey (guitar and vocals), Sam Van Heest...
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 5, 2021
Come Inside Rory D'Lasnow's "Songs From An Empty Room"
Rory D’Lasnow can fill a room, performing in venues from NYC’s The Bitter End to Nashville Tennessee’s Alley Taps. But D’Lasnow’s latest...
Oct 22, 2021
NJ's Alice in Wonderland: Dani Zanoni's "Rabbit Hole"
Known for her organic singer-songwriter approach, Dani Zanoni strolled into a new realm of electro-pop and fell into her “Rabbit Hole.”
Oct 1, 2021
Fantasy, Folklore, Fairytales: Across The Sea's 'The Wayfarer Triptych'
The genre-defying progressive duo, Across The Sea sit down with Stef from The MIC to discuss influences and inspiration for their new album.
Sep 24, 2021
“All You Hear” Is All We Want to Hear: Los Vincis New Single
John Paipilla (23), Josep Mejia (23), and Angelo Egoavil (22) met during a class at their local music shop and quickly turned their...
Sep 1, 2021
More from Moore: Jamie Moore Releases his Debut EP, "Stoneflower & Other Microsongs"
Multi-instrumentalist and music theory aficionado, Jamie Moore has finally released his much anticipated debut album.
Aug 24, 2021
Rural Russack: How Your Surroundings Affect Your Songwriting
An exclusive interview with Hackettstown, NJ's Zach Russack discussing songwriting, his latest single, and what's next for Russack.
Jul 30, 2021
Twelve A.M. Flowers' "Darling, Darling" is Good, Good
After an eight-year hiatus, Twelve A.M. Flowers returned with a much anticipated single, “Darling, Darling.”
Jun 20, 2021
Your Summer Staple: The MIC's Summer Sizzle Playlist
Happy 1st day of Summer! The hottest season deserves the hottest playlist, and The MIC's Summer Sizzle is on fire. With everything you...
May 27, 2021
MilkMan Poured Us Another Glass
Eric Schwartz is always on the mic, whether for his popular alternative rock band Malibu, or his latest solo endeavor, MilkMan. MilkMan...
Apr 26, 2021
What Would D’Lasnow Do?: Rory D’Lasnow Talks Grieving With New Single “I Won’t Do Anything”
“I Won’t Do Anything,” by Rory D’Lasnow places a spotlight on mental health, fear and emotional struggle.
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