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!
interviews
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.
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 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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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...
Jul 18, 2023
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...
May 3, 2023
Monthly Roundup: What was on repeat this April at The MIC?
Welcome to The MIC's Monthly Roundup, where you can see what we've had on repeat all month long! Songbird: This month, The MIC featured...
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Apr 10, 2023
On The MIC [Season 1 & 2] Playlist: OUT NOW!
Our On The MIC YouTube series turns one! While we're still celebrating our 3rd anniversary, we also have another anniversary this month!...
Apr 7, 2023
Happy 3rd Anniversary to The MIC! Check Out Our Year Wrapped
Today marks the day the first-ever MIC post was published! The first post was a Record Rewind post on The Avett Brothers' album Closer...
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...
Dec 30, 2022
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...
Dec 11, 2022
We Jarred This Christmas Jam For You: The MIC's Holly Berry Jams Playlist
This playlist is a tasty, sugar coated treat bound to make your holiday just a little brighter.
Nov 21, 2022
The Only Thanksgiving Fixin' You'll Need: The MIC's Cranberry Sauce-y Jams Playlist
The first and most delicious in the holiday trifecta has arrived, Thanksgiving, and The MIC is giving you another reason to be thankful;...
Sep 27, 2022
As Essential as Your Favorite Gray Sweatpants: The MIC's "Indie Essentials" Playlist
The best indie tracks are as essential as your favorite gray sweatpants.
Aug 2, 2022
Going Somewhere? Listen To, RoadTripper: The MIC's Complete Road Trip Playlist
Are you taking a road trip this summer? Just drivin' around? Well this may just be music to your ears; from the mountains to the beach,...
Mar 8, 2022
The MIC's 'Blackberry Jams: Reimagined' International Women's Day 2022
Welcome to Blackberry Jams Reimagined. The original Blackberry Jams was the second playlist of The MIC's "Jarred Jams" series, and today...
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...
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...
Dec 31, 2020
Sounds That Made The MIC: The MIC's 2020 GOLD
2020 May not have been gold, but this playlist sure is.
Oct 12, 2020
Fall's Favorites; Fire, Flannel and Feels
The Music Insight Column culled together the fuzziest of tunes to help you lay back, relax and enjoy the season.
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