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We invite the community to join us in sharing their stories about mental health in the music industry. Mental health looks different for everyone, and care plans are not one-size-fits-all. Let’s all do our part in championing the conversation by normalizing it, and promoting the prioritization of mental health in our shared work place.
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Real Talk w/ Backline: Sierra Hull
For this Real Talk w/ Backline, we speak with artist/mandolin player Sierra Hull about the highs and lows of the industry, the challenges she personally faces as an artist, and how she checks in with herself and her mental health. Watch the full video here and make...
Backline Spotlight: Ron Kaplan of SBK Foundation, CITYPAK, Reliant Talent
Ron Kaplan is a music industry veteran, with a career that spans over 40 years in the business. As a Senior Agent and Executive at Reliant Talent Agency, Kaplan has cultivated an incredible roster of artists that include Buddy Guy, Junior Riles, Coco Taylor, Albert...
Backline Communities
Backline Communities are here to make you feel seen, heard, and valued! Designed to connect music industry professionals and their families with licensed clinicians and their peers, these are spaces to explore, share, seek advice, get tips and guidance on navigating...
THE GREEN ROOM: An Inclusive Space for Music Industry Professionals
NEW TIME!!! Every Tuesday 9AM PT / 12PM ET on Zoom ZOOM ID 820 8733 9393 A safe place for people to come together and talk about what it means to work in the music industry in today’s global climate. Led by Christine Willis Martinez Christine Willis Martinez...
WAVES: Mind-Body Grieving for the Music Industry
Every Tuesday 7:30PM ET/4:30PM PT on Zoom Introducing WAVES: Mind-Body Grieving for the Music Industry! In our WAVES community, we understand that grieving is not a linear process. We offer an accepting space where all emotions and experiences are welcome and...
IN TUNE: A Supportive Space for Those Navigating Music Industry Relationships… On and Off The Road
Every Thursday 11AM PT / 2:00PM ET on Zoom Meeting ID: 876 6288 9588 IN TUNE is a space for those in music industry partnerships. We come together to share experiences, lifestyle hacks, and other resources, while building a supportive community....
PREMIERE: Ben Sollee + Scott T. Smith “Lay It Down”
Our friends Ben Sollee and Scott T. Smith share their new song and video for "Lay It Down" with Backline as an exclusive premiere today! “In my journey through long-COVID I struggled with anxiety and depression. I had this sense that I should always be informed,...
Backline x The SONA Foundation Fireside Chat: Mental Health for Songwriters
Backline and The SONA Foundation have teamed up to present a very special fireside chat for Mental Health for Songwriters. Join us as we speak with singer-songwriter RAIGN, mental health expert and life coachNyeesha Williams, and Backline Community Manager Terra Lopez...
Real Talk w/ Backline: Nikki Glaspie
For this Real Talk w/ Backline, we speak with drummer/percussionist Nikki Glaspie about the barriers her community faces when seeking mental health care, healing, and why she's grateful Backline exists. Watch the full video here and make sure to subscribe to...