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January 17, 2026
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Mollie Eisler
Do you love the thrill of discovering your new favorite band at a live show? Are you passionate about supporting local artists and our city's incredible live music scene? At the groovement, we are a community-driven platform dedicated to making the magic of live music accessible to everyone. We act as your insider’s guide to the best shows and the best vibes in NYC, providing everything from handpicked local recommendations and interactive venue maps to curated playlists and weekly newsletters. Our team of writers, photograhers, and music lovers lives and breathes the scene, doing the heavy lifting of researching artists and exploring venues so you don’t have to.
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more•February 2, 2026
B-LINE: A 24/7 Lifeline Built for the Music Industry
The music industry finally has a dedicated lifeline. Backline, the premier mental health resource for the music community since 2019, has officially launched B-LINE—the first-ever 24/7 mental health and crisis support line built specifically for the industry. Created in partnership with Vibrant Emotional Health (the operators behind 988) and supported by Spotify, B-LINE provides immediate, confidential access to counselors who understand the specific pressures of the music world. From the grueling nature of tour schedules to the financial instability of creative work, B-LINE is designed to meet music professionals exactly where they are, any time of day or night.
This initiative is a massive step forward for the industry and hits close to home for us. Backline was founded by Hilary Gleason, Kendall Deflin Corso, Tory Pittarelli, and Stephen Grybowski—a longtime groover (check out his groover spotlight here). While B-LINE is equipped for crisis moments, it’s also a vital resource for navigating burnout, anxiety, and substance use before they reach a breaking point. It is a confidential, free service available to everyone from artists and crew members to agents and family members. Most importantly, it’s a "human-first" approach—the counselors focus on supportive conversation and de-escalation, providing a safe bridge to long-term care.
Getting help is straightforward and available in both English and Spanish. Whether you’re on a tour bus at 3 AM or dealing with mid-day burnout in the studio, support is ready.
- Call: 855-BLINE99
- Text: 254-639
No crisis is too small, and no hour is too late. For more details on the service and additional resources, visit backline.care/b-line.
artists•January 28, 2026
Been Stellar
Been Stellar | 01.24.26 | Bowery Ballroom
artists•January 19, 2026
Big Gigantic
Big Gigantic | 01.17.26 | Brooklyn Steel