MAY DAY, MAYDAY!

MAY DAY, MAYDAY!

ARTICLE: Mayday, mayday! Too many festivals?! Nah, it's all good! When spring is about to hit summer it's the best time of the year. Check this sh*t out, you ain't seen nothing yet!

HOTTER THAN HELL

HOTTER THAN HELL

ARTICLE: April starts in Oslo, Norway and ends in north of Portugal. The first month of spring means metal, Inferno and SWR Barroselas, and yes, Blodskam is definitely up for the ride.

SECOND THEORY OF IT ALL

SECOND THEORY OF IT ALL

ARTICLE: Always nice to get some sun and heat when you're from Sweden. LA and Musexpo is coming up for Second Theory, a band loaded with both experience and new music. 

GO WEST, IN THE OPEN AIR

GO WEST, IN THE OPEN AIR

ARTICLE: We go west, 'cause life is peaceful there. Beverly Kills are playing SXSW in Austin, USA. Their second time in the states, not only making splashes - stirring proper waves.

A COLOSSAL APPLE

A COLOSSAL APPLE

ARTICLE: A perfect time to practice your Welsh and New York accent. Boy With Apple are up and about again, doing two international festivals while planning their debut album.  

Through the cracks

Through the cracks

ARTICLE: Yes, it's harder than ever to go on tour. No, it's never been easy. No, it's not gonna stop bands to get in the van. Here's 85 examples proving that touring is still happening. Thanks.

Sending kids to America

Sending kids to America

ARTICLE: Boy With Apple to New Colossus Festival, New York. Beverly Kills to SXSW, Austin. Second Theory to Musexpo, Los Angeles. Three weeks of flying the flag and bringing the sounds. 

Day of Independence

Day of Independence

ARTICLE: Manifest is coming to town. The Swedish indie award gala celebrates 20 years and moving to Gothenburg for this years edition. Let's celebrate the indies!

GETTING CULTIVATED

GETTING CULTIVATED

VIDEO: UPCLOSE is back with another stellar partner to Westside; say hi to Kultivation! Your friendly, neighbourhood booking agency and management, and a little bit of consulting! 

 


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WESTSIDE MUSIC SWEDEN

is a small company shouting about the (indie) music businesses, their artists and their music, from Gothenburg and the region of Västra Götaland. Formed as a platform we're built on 52 partners all active in the indie community. It's pretty cool. 

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