[2] Takac began his musical career as a member of the rock band Monarch, prior to joining the Beaumonts, which broke up in 1985.

He met guitarist John Rzeznik through the Beaumonts and together they found a drummer, George Tutuska and started a band that they named the "Sex Maggots", with Takac as the lead singer and bassist.

[6] With an initial focus on local acts, the first three bands signed to the label were Klear, The Juliet Dagger, and Last Conservative.

Today the label primarily releases J-Rock music in North America by female-fronted bands such as Shonen Knife, Tsushimamire, LazyGunsBrisky, Pinky Doodle Poodle and MOLICE.

[9] Active throughout the year, MiA is supported by a multitude of programs, concerts, and events, ranging from collecting and donating instruments to local schools, mental health awareness tours, music industry education, among others.