Connect with other musicians and creative professionals in New York City to find collaborators for gigs, sessions, and projects. Build your network and discover new opportunities for your music career.
1.0.4
June 23, 2026
What's new in Backline 1.0.4 Venue Map & Directory • Browse NYC music venues on an interactive map with pins for each location • Tap any venue to see photos, address, description, website, and Instagram • Get directions to a venue directly in Apple Maps • Contact a venue's booker right from the app — your message is emailed with your Backline info so they can reply directly • Open a venue's booking form link if they have one Artist Map • Toggle between list view and a map view on the Artists tab • Artists are grouped by neighborhood as cluster pins — tap a cluster to see everyone in that area • "Locate me" button zooms to your neighborhood Calendar Invites in Messages • Send event invites in any conversation with a title, date/time, and location • Recipients can add the event to Apple Calendar or Google Calendar with one tap Matching Artists on ISO Posts • When viewing your own ISO post, a new "Matching Artists" section shows users whose roles match the one you're looking for • Tap any match to visit their profile Copyable Text & Tappable Links in Messages • Long-press any message to select and copy text • URLs in messages are now tappable and open in your browser In-App Announcements • A dismissable banner on the home screen for feature announcements and updates Email Verification Redesign • New accounts verify their email with a 6-digit code entered directly in the app — no more hunting for a link in your inbox • Supports iOS autofill for one-time codes Welcome Email • New users receive a branded welcome email after signing up New ISO Post Categories • "Fill a Bill" — find artists to fill open spots on a show lineup • "Gear" — borrow, lend, or find gear New Service Categories • Merch • Screen Printing First Post Banner • New users see a prompt above the tab bar encouraging them to create their first post Other Improvements • Profile interaction threshold lowered from 80% to 75% complete • Compensation field on ISO posts now labeled "optional" for clarity • Email validation on sign-up prevents malformed addresses • Fixed a navigation bug in conversations that could cause a double nav bar • "Meet Artists" tab shortened to "Artists"; "Upcoming Shows" shortened to "Shows" • Venues tab labeled "Venues (beta)"
MoreBackline NYC is a location-based platform designed to help musicians, vocalists, producers, and creative professionals in New York City connect and collaborate on projects.
The app is intended for musicians, vocalists, producers, and other creative professionals in the New York City area looking to find collaborators or gigs.
Users can create profiles detailing their skills, including instruments played, production expertise, performance roles, and other creative functions.
The platform uses location-based matching to surface relevant users nearby, making it easier to find suitable collaborators for your musical endeavors.
Backline NYC is currently supported on iPhones and iPads, allowing for mobile access for users on these Apple devices.
The latest version of Backline NYC is 1.0.4, with the most recent update occurring on June 23, 2026. This indicates active development and maintenance.
Backline NYC has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for a younger audience as well as adults interested in music collaboration.
No, Backline NYC does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted user experience for its members.
