Welcome to The MIC's Monthly Issue, where you can see who we've featured and what we've had on repeat all month long!
Connor Bracken and the Mother Leeds Band:
Connor Bracken and the Mother Leeds Band are keeping the spirit of rock and roll alive from their home base in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Led by frontman and guitarist Connor Bracken, the band has gained traction with a series of successful singles produced by Dan Malsch (Ghost, Avenged Sevenfold), cementing their reputation as one of Asbury Park’s finest. With drummer Rich Seyffart, guitarist Dee DiMeola, and bassist TJ Haefner in the lineup, CB&MLB are set for a bigger year in 2024. This October, The MIC Mag celebrated Connor Bracken and the Mother Leeds Band as our Musician(s) of the Month!
Read more about Connor Bracken and the Mother Leeds Band here.
Lou Zerker "Crazy"
Swiss-born, London-based artist Lou Zerker creates music that blends old-school pop-punk, cozy bedroom pop, and nostalgic indie-pop. With influences like Post Malone, Ryan Ross, and Blink-182, his sound balances catchy choruses, sing-along vibes, and modern production. Lou’s journey began at 12 as a classically trained tuba player, and he later toured Switzerland as a bassist in an indie rock band. After a five-year break to explore new experiences, he’s returned and is ready to make his mark on the music scene as a solo artist.
Joel Christian's It Only Comes At Night
Joel Christian is a Los Angeles-based singer, stylist, and performance artist known for his bold, avant-garde approach to pop music. Starting his career as a wardrobe stylist for celebrities and influencers, Christian quickly built a creative following before launching his musical journey in 2018. In his latest EP It Only Comes At Night, Joel continues to blend eerie visuals, striking aesthetics, and cutting-edge electro-pop in a rave-ready record.
Read more about Joel Christian's It Only Comes At Night here!
On The MIC: Ian Bamberger "Born to Run" Bruce Springsteen Cover
This month we were treated to a cover of a New Jersey classic, by one of New Jersey's greatest. Ian Bamberger gets On The MIC to deliver his rendition of the one and only, Bruce Springsteen's "Born to Run."
Read more about Ian Bamberger here!
Andi Jane's The Great Peacock Farm
Andi Jane is a captivating singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist hailing from rural Illinois, whose latest live EP, The Great Peacock Farm, offers an authentic glimpse into her life on the homestead. Showcasing her raw talent and creative storytelling, the EP features three original tracks alongside a bluegrass rendition of Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy," recorded with her string band in Nashville. With a sound that blends classic country, Dixieland jazz, and bluegrass, Andi Jane's music is deeply rooted in her upbringing, shaped by the natural world around her.
Read more about Andi Jane's The Great Peacock Farm here!
Madison Mueller's "Sweet Bitterness"
Canadian singer-songwriter Madison Muller strives to write songs that connect with her listeners on a personal level. She has garnered attention at her live shows, online, and across radio stations. Mueller has also won multiple independent music awards over the past five years. Her latest release, "Sweet Bitterness," came out in 2021 during the pandemic and explores the joy found in life's simple pleasures. The song captures the excitement reminiscent of childhood moments, like the night before a field trip or Christmas morning. Read our conversation with Madison here!
On The MIC: Doug Gatta "Go Tell Everybody" The Horrible Crowes Cover
This month Asbury Park's own Doug Gatta hopped On The MIC for a very special performance of The Horrible Crowes' "Go Tell Everybody." It's intimate, it's emotive and really, it rocks.
Read more about Doug Gatta here!
On Repeat 🔁
Daniel Rylander “Siren’s Song”
WKND THERAPY “Dandelion”
Polaroid Fade “Dreaming”
Gavin McGee “Loan”
Jim Molyneux “Vermont”
Helena Ros “Purple Mind”
NAYSSA “Am I Not Enough?”
Friends Like Strangers “Sure, Miss You”
katy erin “sunburn”
Drew Harakal “Kate”
Oda Rose “Love You Once, Love You Twice”
Fever Fields “Love, Life, and Tragic Comedy EP”
ren.y.c “waste my time”
Ethan Buckner “Wavering”
Ellie Reed “If I Never Met Him”
Charlotte Forman “Pinch of Salt”
2amtheband “The Moment”
Alaina Margaret Droog “Rabbit Hole”
Hannah Duckworth “Caffeine”
RON “Nightmare”
Mia Shanks “THE SOUND OF IT”
Laís Elena “Before Us”
Galloway “Attention”
slo/tide “Rather Be Blind”
Hannah Bowers “Sunnyside”
October Man “Dandelion”
Johnny Speaks “The Fireman”
Sierra Levesque “AUTHORITY”
Dweeby “I’m Just Saying’”
Andi Jane “The Great Peacock Farm”
Alex Sandra “Enough for You”
Twomoonsaway “rayla”
Savage Nightingale “ManEater”
Lou Lou Safran “Parallel Lines”
Barefoot Young “New Suit”
The Campfire “Dirty Friends”
Merylem “I Stopped”
Josh Rifkin “Wandering”
Dear Misses “Mosquito Dance”
Lou Zerker “Crazy”
Graves B'hamala “Platinum Morning”
Runner The Writer “Hope for You”
Jason Lyles Music “Survival”
Tessa Dalton “Whiplash”
Naomi Jane “Heartbeat Melody”
Zoe Burns “Falling”
Patrick Staniforth “Pieces”
Jack & Jack “Thought I Was Dead”
Burly Wood “Grief”
The Reckless “Remember Me”
Nick Neil “Villain”
Gina Kaz “PRETTY”
Naomi Yanos “September”
Other Fun Things The MIC Mag + MG Did In October:
Hit the Refresh on our Spotify Playlists!
Have new tracks for us to spin? Send 'em our way for consideration! Have suggestions for new playlist genres or vibes, let us know! 💬
🎧 Punk 'n Pals - pop punk, punk, grungey goodness
🎧 Rock (On) and Roll! - from classic rock & alt-influenced, indie rock tunes
🎧 R&Bees - sultry, moody, sticky vibes
🎧 indie essentials - all our favorite indie tunes, a must-listen!
🎧 Folksy Tunes - folk faves, acoustic tunes!
🎧 Pop & FIZZ - snap, crackle, pop FIZZ. sugarcoated pop tunes!
🎧 Indie Christmas List - new Christmas faves from indie artists!
🎧 Roadtripper - jammies for the car
🎧 Summer Sizzle - tunes to enjoy soaking up the summer sun
🎧 Rap City - best bars from up-and-coming rappers
📧 send your tracks to mag@themicmg.com
Celebrated our Founder's Birthday!
Yay! Happy Birthday to our rockstar Founder, Stef! 🤘 Your passion for music and commitment to supporting emerging artists inspires us every day. Here’s to another year of elevating indie voices in music! 🎂⚡️
Jamming on a Lake Street Dive Reel
we 🖤 an LSD cover 🎶
Social Media Tips!
Six quick social media tips!📱✔️
Creating Artist Branding in Social Media
"I know I should build an artist brand, but how?"
Here are our top 4 tips on how to build a memorable artist brand! 💡
Do You Feel Stuck as an Indie Artist?
Feeling stuck as an independent artist? 🕸️ Creating on your own terms is empowering, but it comes with its own set of challenges. It’s normal to feel this way—but how do we break out of the rut and keep the momentum going? 💫
What is your favorite way to get unstuck as an indie artist?
Read our tips on our Instagram post!
Celebrated Halloween!
With only the best Spirit Halloween costumes. Check 'em all out in our Halloween post!
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