Backline — Business Tools, Funding & Community for Artist Managers

Backline is the platform built for artist managers running 1-5 artists with $100k+ in revenue. Stop wearing 10 hats alone.

What Backline Offers

  • Working Capital Access — Get matched with 6+ lending partners who understand music. Fast decisions, flexible terms, no predatory deals.
  • Business Tools That Work — Artist tracking, contact management, and analytics designed for managers running a real operation.
  • Manager Community — Connect with peers who've been through it. Share wins, solve problems, and stop figuring everything out alone.
  • Financing Education Library — Revenue-based financing, royalty advances, factoring, and equity explained in plain English with red flags called out, plus a financial dictionary built for managers.
  • Vetted Service Network — Find lawyers, publicists, and booking professionals that other managers have already vetted and trust.
  • Opportunities Board — Discover sync placements, brand partnerships, and new market opportunities for your artists.

How It Works

  1. Create your account — sign up securely in under 60 seconds, no credit card needed.
  2. Tell us about your business — a quick 3-minute setup so we can match you with the right resources.
  3. Access capital & tools — apply for funding, manage your roster, and connect with your peers.

Why Managers Choose Backline

  • No credit card required to join
  • Funding decisions in 48–72 hours
  • 6 lending partners in one place
  • Your data is never sold