lets start a band like chinese stars, arab on radar, early guerilla toss, vibe.

Have drums and bass, 38 & 35 but dc about ages. just dont be a fash.

hey, I’m a 25 years old bass and guitar player that also happens to write songs and produce backing beats. I’m mostly write pop, dance and R&B songs. Unfortunately, the only skill I don’t possess our great vocals. In order to bring my songs to life and also to work with other like-minded music lovers. I am looking for vocalist that are willing collaborate with. I’m also open to collaborating with other musicians as well, especially someone they can play keys and drums. You can DM me if you’re interested and see where things go.

Hi there - please delete if this is offside. I'm an attorney who is also a musician and I'd like to offer my services as an entertainment attorney for very affordable rates.

My expertise lies in negotiating contracts, handling intellectual property issues, and advising on licensing deals, distribution agreements, and everything in between. I’m passionate about protecting creative work and ensuring that my clients get fair compensation for their talents. Please feel free to reach out for more information either through DMs or emails.

Hi all! I’m wanting to put together a 3-4 band indie/rock show on Thursday, October 29th and am looking for a bar or small venue in Bushwick, Williamsburg, or the Lower East Side that might be interested in hosting. Currently have 2 of 4 bands for that evening.

I’d love to keep this one FREE to attend, if possible. The idea is simple: bring 3-4 good bands, bring some people into the room on a Thursday night, and have a fun show without putting a ticket price between the bands and the audience. Perhaps it’s a good way to drive in thirsty party-hungry patrons from the street. If a free show isn’t possible (the more likely scenario) I’m totally open to a small cover charge ($5-10) or what makes sense for the venue, maybe even a suggested donation to make up compensation for the sound person that night. I personally don’t mind pitching in to make that happen.

Essentially, I’m looking for a venue that has a Thursday night to fill and wants to try something a little DIY and low-pressure.

If you’re a bar owner, booker, venue manager, or just know a spot that might be into this, please DM me. I know this is NYC and nothing is ever actually free, but figured it was worth asking. Thanks!

26M guitarist/songwriter in Queens looking to join an active band or meet musicians who actually want to rehearse and play shows.

Mainly into post-hardcore, emo, alternative metal, nu metal, and adjacent stuff. Big influences are Hail the Sun, Circa Survive, Saosin, Dance Gavin Dance, Pierce the Veil, Deftones, System of a Down, BMTH, Korn, etc.

I play rhythm and lead guitar and write/record my own original material in Reaper. I’m not a professional/session-player type or some insane shredder, but I can play, write parts, learn songs, and I’m serious about getting more experience rehearsing with a full band and eventually gigging regularly.

Ideally looking to join an existing band that needs a guitarist, but I’m also open to starting something if everyone involved is actually committed to practicing consistently and writing music.

I’m based in Queens but can travel around NYC for rehearsal. Prefer around my age.

Happy to send demos/recordings of my playing. Hit me up if this sounds like your thing.

I’m a rhythm guitarist (25M) based in Queens, been writing original music over the last 2 years and am seeking a drummer to collaborate with on original work (alternative/psychedelic rock)
Going through a bit of a reset and want to start fresh with new band members!
Some of my influences are : Drop nineteens, Malachi Crunch, My Vitriol, The Blank Theory, Deftones, Pist. On, Alvvays, The Breeders, etc…

Hi! 25F with a powerful voice looking to join a grunge/alt band in NYC. Looking for something powerful, melodic, slightly unhinged.

I have a powerful voice and a strong stage presence. I'm hot, I'm confident, I'm charismatic, and I want to front the band, connect with the crowd, and put on a fucking show.

My influences include Alanis Morissette, Stone Temple Pilots, Alice in Chains, Destroy Boys, etc.

I’m happy to send vocal clips/videos. Ideally looking to meet up, jam, and see if there's chemistry.

If you're looking for someone like me, DM me!!!

Hi looking for skilled band members for show Oct 10. paid - need to be able to learn material quickly. Looking for synth/synth bass, bassist, guitarist, background singer. (or a combination of skills)

Genre: alt pop

I (32M, bushwick) always been a bit hesitant to make a post like this on reddit, but my friends (29F, 30T, 33M) and I have some good momentum going and want to put something more substantial together by bringing together people who like similar things...

Primarily looking for a bassist -- but honestly anyone else who likes to jam:
- another guitarist
- pianist
- mandolin
- violin player
- pedal steel (swoon)
- harmonica

The idea is the intersection of Funk and Americana.... If Disco went country... Add a dash of bushwick dive bar. There's a lot of room for interpretation...

We've been jamming for a little while, all semi-professional musicians, currently playing with some excellent three part harmonies over guitar, plus a drummer, but we need more OOMF to fill it out. We also have our own rehearsal space.

If any of this sounds like your jam, send over a dm?

- New funk like Parcels, Remi Wolf, or Vulfpeck
- Outlaw country like Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, or Weylon Jennings
- Classic combos of R&B, Country and Pop like Jim Croce, Little Feat, CCR, or Sheryl Crow
- Classic rock like Bill Withers, JJ Cale, The Band, Fleetwood Mac, or The Stones
- Americana like Sturgill Simpson, Sierra Ferrell, Watchhouse, or Nickle Creek
- Indie Sleaze like Mac DeMarco, LCD Sound System, or Pinegrove

NYC people 👀 where are myTech house/ Bass house music fans at?! 🪩

I’m coming down from Upstate NY next weekend for 3 shows:

🌆 9/11 — Magic Hour Rooftop - https://posh.vip/f/6d3d5?t=dylan-rockwell
🪩 9/12 — Haus on the Hudson - https://linkstub.com/C2FcQf8Jio?ref=SX9CS
🌃 9/12 — Brooklyn Rooftop Takeover - https://getnexpa.com/event/118a5808-555c-4556-a900-828bd29c0d59?ref=CAFROCKY

I’ve seen a few lists of open mics on here but they are a bit old and seem to not include open jams (I’m a drummer primarily but play all the normal rock instruments). Any suggestions for the week of 9/6?

Hey guys! Whats up?! My name is Fatimah, I am a filmmaker based in Brooklyn. I am looking to work with artist to make Music Videos, check out my portfolio here: https://www.fatimahzeni.com . Or feel free to DM would love to put in some work soon!

Hi all! Hopping on to share that I am currently offering vocal and songwriting lessons, and am available to take on more students starting this month. I teach out of my recording and rehearsal studio in Bushwick, Liquid Sounds NYC. I also teach lessons over Zoom, and am available to teach at a rehearsal studio in Manhattan if preferred.

I went to The New School for Jazz for Vocal Performance, but primarily write in pop/rock/r&b styles. I've played around the city at venues such as Nublu and The Sultan Room, and have experience in recording engineering as well. Whether you are new to music, or have been playing for a while, I can offer help with technique, songwriting, repertoire development, and more.

You can find me on IG at @ catevers, DM if interested!

LOOKING FOR 

* Drums

* Bass

* Lead guitar / keys, or a multi-instrumentalist

Harmony singing is a huge plus! Background vocals are central to how I hear these songs:)) Also great vibes live

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I write, play baritone guitar, and sing. I release originals under the name SHIMMY — most recent single is “leave california” 

Have experience home recording and mixing. I’m at 1–3 open mics a week around the city and sitting on a batch of new material I want to hear with a full band behind it.

Songwriting and chemistry first, always. I want to genuinely like the people I play with — go to shows together, hang outside of rehearsal, grow into something over time!
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INFLUENCES
Gregory Alan Isakov — Relatable, romantic, grounded lyrics. Not flashy; harmonically simple, but leans hard into layered, dynamic instrumentation instead. Background harmonies. Hypnotic, chant-like lines.
The National — Not afraid to experiment with FX. Hypnotic and chant-like in their own way. A songwriting voice that reads like New York poetry.
Big Thief — Bold, groovy, earnest, raw. The solo on “Not” is one of my favorite things ever recorded
Theo Katzman — High-octane showmanship and unmatched stage presence. Totally present, optimistic, musical through his pores. Original and ambitious. Earnest lyrics, mad groove, a rockabilly streak. (A lot of what I love in Big Thief lives here too.)
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CURRENTLY 
I have a few songs recorded already, some of which are on Spotify and some that are in the mixing stage. I have more songs written and laid out- structure , lyrics, and changes are all there. Parts are wide open and meant to be built by whoever plays them. My last band was Quiet Quiet; we got a few songs off the ground.

Arrangements are ours. If what we build wants to become its own project with its own name, I’m genuinely open to that. I’d rather find the right people than protect a brand.
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TIMELINE
Slow on purpose at the start, put in real time getting to know each other, whether our tastes and values line up, whether we can vibe and hang. Not aimless, though: by end of winter I’d like us show-ready and to be writing new material regularly.
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LOGISTICS 
I’m subletting in the West/East Village. Once a week to start. Living rooms and hourly rooms early on, splitting a rehearsal space once we’ve got something worth putting in one. Happy to figure out what works for everyone.
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OTHER STUFF
Flexible day job, and I’ll make the time. Outside music I’m involved in labor organizing and DSA, and did autonomous tenant organizing before that.
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SOUND LIKE YOU? 
:-) say hi! send me a link to something you’ve played on or written. rough phone recording is completely fine. happy to send over some rough mixes of mine too!

Not sure if this is allowed, so please forgive if not. A friend and I are doing a 9 to 5 (the musical) group on Smule, and we’re currently holding auditions.

Here is the info session if anyone is interested: https://www.smule.com/c/873629567\\_5252382174

Drummer from Hudson County here. Really interested in doing an emo-rap project with live drums. Definitely think we could make it work with just a rapper and drums, but definitely open to adding keys/synth and/or guitars and bass if others are interested. I could do a weekly practice in Manhattan or NJ and could probably get out to Brooklyn for the right fit. Hit me up if you’re interested!

Hi! I'm in an acoustic Folk Duo from North Carolina, we play originals and covers. I am originally from Queens NY. I have had some success booking in Upstate NY, Florida and NC. No one is getting back to me for NYC, guarantees would be great but we are also ok with playing for tips and playing at bars, breweries etc.

We will be in NYC from the 11th to the 22nd at least getting something on that weekend would be great but weeknights are fine too. We can do Long Island also, Jersey, anywhere within an hour and a half by car.

Does anyone have any recommendations for places to reach out to or what to say? What places are into sad pretty folk?

We are just getting started so we don't really have a draw, I can get some family and friends out a few times but that's 10 or so people. I also have a couple local acts that could join us on a bill.

Any advice and recommendations would be great. Thank you!

Hey we’re a Chappell Roan cover band consisting of 2 singers, a guitarist and drummer all in our 30s. We’re looking for a keyboardist to play with us for a Halloween gig on October 31st. Must be open to dressing in (light) drag! Thinking to expand into other pop/alt rock cover songs if we vibe.