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The MIC Mag's January 2025 Issue!
Dive into The MIC Mag's January 2025 Issue! See who we've featured and what we've had on repeat!
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!
on the mic youtube series
*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 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.
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!
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.
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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
The MIC Mag's January 2025 Issue!
Dive into The MIC Mag's January 2025 Issue! See who we've featured and what we've had on repeat!
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!
Meet Lupe Dragon: The MIC Mag's January Musician of the Month!
Meet North Jersey's Lupe Dragon, The MIC Mag's Musician of the Month!
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Aug 3, 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!
Nov 3, 2023
The Best of Both Worlds: Hexagon Cat's Prog-Pop "Sorry"
Hexagon Cat is a prog-pop band born from the evolution of their previous musical venture, Moon Days. Notably, the personnel remains...
Aug 9, 2023
Hear the "SNOWFALL" with Jai Winter
Jai Winter is a rapper, singer-songwriter, and engineer. Growing up in his hometown of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Jai Winter learned how...
Jun 22, 2023
Five Fast Facts: Nothing but a Nightmare's 'The Salvation'
Nothing but a Nightmare, also known as NBN, is an alternative rock band from Philly. Made up of high school best friends, the group has...
Nov 25, 2022
On The MIC with Love? Said the Commander performing "Drive"
Love? Said the Commander released their fifth EP, In the Kitchen, just two weeks ago! Now they're on the mic to give us an exclusive...
Oct 24, 2022
Breathe in This Fresh "Air": Long Story Short on Desoto Jones' New Single
“Air” evokes ‘90s style grunge rock giving the listener a feeling of nostalgia and angst.
Sep 21, 2022
Find Sweet Anne Marie in "Parking Lots, Bars, and Falling Stars"
Sweet Anne Marie is a folk and alternative rock-inspired singer-songwriter. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Sweet Anne Marie has been...
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 29, 2022
On The MIC with Cuddledrug performing "Fake Pancakes"
From Pennsylvannia comes Cuddledrug, an awesome band dedicated to awareness and advocacy. This week they get on the mic to perform one of...
Jul 12, 2022
Ever Wonder What "White Guy Emo" Sounds Like? Listen to Booze Radly's Latest Track
“White Guy Emo” sounds exactly like how an emo guy looks. It’s self-deprecating, it’s energetic, it’s angsty, it rocks.
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 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.
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."
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...
May 7, 2021
Kate Dressed Up Explores the Complexities of Sexuality in Latest Single "How Could I Have Known"
EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Katie Miller of Kate Dressed Up discussing their latest single, "How Could I Have Known"!
Mar 11, 2021
Hop Into Kate Dressed Up's "Ride Home"
Have you heard of Kate Dressed Up? Well, you should. Beginning as a solo act, leader Katie Miller has transformed her talents into a...
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