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Five Fast Facts: Monique Angele on her New Cinematic Single “Be Alive”
Discover the journey behind Monique Angele's new single "Be Alive." Dive into her cinematic sound and emotional depth with Monique Angele "Be Alive."


Meet Emery Major: The MIC Mag's May 2025 Musician of the Month
Meet Emery Major: a Colorado-born songwriter turning everyday moments into unforgettable melodies. With a voice as smooth as the Rockies are rugged, he's bringing heart, soul, and a fresh folk-pop sound to stages across the country.


The MIC Mag's April 2025, 5-Year Anniversary Issue!
Celebrate The MIC Mag's 5-year milestone! Check out our exclusive features, artist highlights, and our top moments in The MIC Mag's April 2025 issue.


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!


Still Hung Up on an Ex? Francesca Fuentes gets it with her latest music video, “I Just Wanna Be Your Lover Again” now playing on MTV
Discover the heartache and longing in Francesca Fuentes' new music video, "I Just Wanna Be Your Lover Again," now playing on MTV!


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!


Five Fast Facts: Monique Angele on her New Cinematic Single “Be Alive”
Discover the journey behind Monique Angele's new single "Be Alive." Dive into her cinematic sound and emotional depth with Monique Angele "Be Alive."


Bride Riot would most definitely Survive a Zombie Attack: Five Fast Facts with the band on their track "Mob of the Dead"
Dive into the world of Bride Riot! Discover five fast facts about this all-girls punk band and their hit track "Mob of the Dead."


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.


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!


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...


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...


Meet Emery Major: The MIC Mag's May 2025 Musician of the Month
Meet Emery Major: a Colorado-born songwriter turning everyday moments into unforgettable melodies. With a voice as smooth as the Rockies are rugged, he's bringing heart, soul, and a fresh folk-pop sound to stages across the country.


The MIC Mag's April 2025, 5-Year Anniversary Issue!
Celebrate The MIC Mag's 5-year milestone! Check out our exclusive features, artist highlights, and our top moments in The MIC Mag's April 2025 issue.


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!


































































It’s Never Too Early to Add to Your Halloween Playlist: “Black Magic Witches” by Zack the Ripper is the Perfect Add
Discover why "Black Magic Witches" by Zack the Ripper is the ultimate Halloween playlist addition.


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!
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Monday Motivation from The MIC Mag's Musicians of the Month: Advice for Independent Artists Vol. III
Check out Volume III of our Monday Motivation from past The MIC Mag Musicians of the Month!
Jul 22, 2024


EPK vs. One Sheet: What's the Difference and Why Do Indie Artists Need Them?
Unsure about the difference between an EPK and a One Sheet? As an indie artist, find out why you need 'em, and what should go in each!
Jul 3, 2024


Beat the Algorithm: 6 Top Social Media Content Tips for Independent Artists
From consistency to engagement, learn 6 top content tips to beat the algorithm!
Apr 10, 2024


Pitch Perfect: Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Reaching Out to Music Blogs as an Independent Artist or Band
Avoid these top 5 mistakes when pitching to music blogs! Learn how to stand out and make a great impression as an independent artist or band
Feb 20, 2024


Monday Motivation from The MIC Mag's Musicians of the Month: Advice for Independent Artists
Looking for some Monday Motivation? Get inspired by The MIC Mag's Musicians of the Month as they share valuable advice for independent artis
Jan 15, 2024


Monday Motivation from The MIC's Musicians of the Month: Advice for Independent Artists
Every month we ask our Musicians of the Month, "What advice do you have for aspiring independent artists?"
Jul 17, 2023
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