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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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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!
Feb 18
Meet Connor Bracken and the Mother Leeds Band: The MIC Mag's October Musicians of the Month!
Discover the electrifying sound of Connor Bracken and the Mother Leeds Band, The MIC Mag's October Musicians of the Month!
Oct 1, 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
Layth, dreamingofmars, and 10pmsux Release Collaboration "NOT SORRY": An Unapologetic Anthem for Your Fun, Feral Summer
Unleash your feral summer energy with "NOT SORRY" by Layth, dreamingofmars, and 10pmsux. A genre-blending anthem for living unapologetically
Jul 16, 2024
Five Fast Facts with dreamingofmars and Layth on their latest collaboration with 10pmsux, "NOT SORRY"
Join dreamingofmars and Layth as they share insights on their new collaboration with 10pmsux "NOT SORRY."
Jul 9, 2024
joy burklund & her band Unveil Guitar-Forward Debut Single "on the line"
Experience the debut single "on the line" by joy burklund & her band. Dive into their tight musicianship and captivating sound.
Jun 5, 2024
Jason Didner's "Too Many Tabs Open": A Musical Mirror to the Overloaded Digital Era
Jason Didner's "Too Many Tabs Open": Experience his Jersey rock infused with humor and heart!
Apr 12, 2024
Take a Horse, Don't Ride "Cowboys": MØNTE's Latest Single will have you hitting Repeat
Giddy up and listen to MØNTE's latest track, "Cowboys"!
Apr 5, 2024
Five Fast Facts: Thirsty Curses "I Never Learn"
Discover Five Fast Facts about Thirsty Curses "I Never Learn"! Learn about their band formation, musical style, and latest single.
Jan 9, 2024
Mike Freund Unveils Raw Resilience in his Latest Blues Track "Kicking Dirt"
Discover the raw energy and resilience of Mike Freund's latest single, "Kicking Dirt."
Dec 7, 2023
Five Fast Facts with Mike Freund on his latest single "Kicking Dirt"
Discover the Five Fast Facts about Mike Freund's latest single "Kicking Dirt" in this exclusive interview.
Nov 30, 2023
Five Fast Facts: Dirty Mitts' "Women"
In the realm of music, there are those who scrub and scrub, trying to wash away the mundane, but the stubborn dirt of conformity just...
Sep 26, 2023
Ben Kai's "twenties high": An Emotionally Charged Anthem for the Existential Journey of Youth
Hailing from Woodside, California, and currently making waves in Los Angeles, Ben Kai emerges as a striking alt-rock artist, captivating...
Sep 8, 2023
Timeless Harmonies Meet Modern Pop: BreakTime Unveils their NJ-inspired 'Specials'
Step into the luminous world of BreakTime. This musical collective effortlessly weaves the classic harmonics reminiscent of The Beatles...
Aug 29, 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...
Jul 18, 2023
Gavin Bowles & The Distractions Battle a Toxic Relationship in New Pop-Rock Bop, "Break My Heart"
Gavin Bowles & The Distractions created a pop-rock bop with "Break My Heart."
Jul 6, 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...
Jun 22, 2023
Already Topping Spotify Playlists, Australia's 'jnr.' Releases a New Single "U Stay On My Mind"
Ben Silva is 'jnr.' an Australian pop singer-songwriter aiming to create soundscapes. His influences include The 1975, Bon Iver, Tame...
May 18, 2023
Five Fast Facts: Wishful Thinking's "Consequences"
After coming across Wishful Thinking's "Consequences" music video, The MIC knew we had to chat with these guys. Here's five fast facts...
Dec 14, 2022
Take a Walk Down "Parson Street": Troubleshoot's Debut EP
Grown from a spare room in Charlotte, North Carolina friends Michael Haracopos (Guitar, Vocals), Conor Mckeon (Guitar, Vocals), Harrison...
Dec 7, 2022
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