Vita Bergen is a Swedish indie pop act led by the multi-instrumentalist and producer William Hellström.[1] Vita Bergen has done multiple tours in l tours which has done multiple tours in Europe and USA.[2] Live, the band consists of Tuva Lodmark, Josefin Eklund, Gustaf Gunér and Patrik Wennberg.
Vita Bergen, led by frontman William Hellström made their live debut at the club Yaki-Da in their native hometown Gothenburg.[3] This was followed by an intensive period of live appearances in Sweden's underground scene, often with other emerging artists at parties, arranged by Vice etc. including artists like Sad Boys (early project of Yung Lean).[4] Vita Bergen was in discussions with several major labels but chose to sign a record deal with Woah Dad! Records (Estelle, Ron Wood etc.).[5] On 22 October 2014 Vita Bergen released the self-titled EP "Vita Bergen" and toured with Swedish artists Markus Krunegård and Little Jinder.[6] The following year, 2015, Vita Bergen released their debut full-length album "Disconnection", which was produced by William and recorded in a bedroom on a minimal budget, as requested by Vita Bergen. The cover illustration was made by Swedish artist Jens Fänge. The record was released in Scandinavia by Woah Dad! Records. Shortly after, the band signed a record deal in Europe with Glitterhouse Records[7] now former affiliate of US label Sub Pop, and in March 2016 Disconnection was given a European release. The band followed up with extensive touring in Europe. The album went straight into the number one spot in the Swedish Vinyl and iTunes chart. Vita Bergen was nominated for Sweden's biggest music price P3 Gold, in the category "Pop of the Year" 2016.[8]
Their second full-length album, entitled Retriever, was released on 2 June 2017 and recorded with a more prominent budget. The album was mainly written in Los Angeles.[9] The main single "Under the Sun" premiered on Swedish radio on 30 May and was one of the most played tracks on Swedish radio that year.[10] The release was followed by touring in Europe.
In late 2017, Vita Bergen did a global campaign with Google which took William on tour in Spain, the UK and France.[11]
In 2019, William Hellström signed a deal with Warner Chappell Scandinavia/Woah Dad Records and presented a new phase for Vita Bergen, including collaborations with Swedish female artists such as Yoyo-Nasty and Pastelae.[12]
In the Spring of 2019, Vita Bergen released the single Falcons and made their debut live appearances in Los Angeles and New York.[13]
Formation
Vita Bergen was initially formed by William Hellström and Robert Jallinder. They first played together at high-school in the center of Gothenburg and then continued on to University together. They were both students at Stockholm School of Economics, but weren't content with what they describe as the "conformity and cathedral atmosphere". They decided to quit their studies and relocate to their hometown Gothenburg, where the recruitment of band members began, consisting of mostly old schoolmates according to Hellström.[14]
Discography
Studio albums and EPs
Vita Bergen EP (2014)
Disconnection (Scandinavia) (2015)
Disconnection (Europe) (2016)
Retriever (2017)
Singles
Curtains (2014)
Disconnection (2015)
Alexia (2015)
In the City (2015)
Closer Away (2015)
Replace (2016)
J (2016)
Nixon (2017)
Under the Sun (2017)
Tänd Ljusen (2017)
Falcons (2019)
References
^Andersson, Jan. "Vita bergen hoppas nå toppen i Sverige". Göteborgs-posten. Retrieved 2019-07-10.
^"Vita Bergen gör musik om temat avstånd". Göteborgs-Posten. Retrieved 2019-06-10.
^"Vita Bergen: Vi ville låta melodierna tala". Popmani.
^"Vita Bergen har inga referensramar". Retrieved 2016-03-21.
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Vita Bergen is a Swedish indie pop act led by the multi instrumentalist and producer William Hellstrom 1 Vita Bergen has done multiple tours in l tours which has done multiple tours in Europe and USA 2 Live the band consists of Tuva Lodmark Josefin Eklund Gustaf Guner and Patrik Wennberg Vita BergenVita Bergen Swe press photoBackground informationOriginGothenburg SwedenGenresindie pop alternative pop indie rock post punk revivalYears active2014 presentLabelsKning Disk Woah Dad Glitterhouse RecordsMembersWilliam HellstromGustaf GunerTuva LodmarkJosefin EklundPatrik WennbergWebsitevitabergen wbr se Contents 1 History 2 Formation 3 Discography 3 1 ReferencesHistory EditVita Bergen led by frontman William Hellstrom made their live debut at the club Yaki Da in their native hometown Gothenburg 3 This was followed by an intensive period of live appearances in Sweden s underground scene often with other emerging artists at parties arranged by Vice etc including artists like Sad Boys early project of Yung Lean 4 Vita Bergen was in discussions with several major labels but chose to sign a record deal with Woah Dad Records Estelle Ron Wood etc 5 On 22 October 2014 Vita Bergen released the self titled EP Vita Bergen and toured with Swedish artists Markus Krunegard and Little Jinder 6 The following year 2015 Vita Bergen released their debut full length album Disconnection which was produced by William and recorded in a bedroom on a minimal budget as requested by Vita Bergen The cover illustration was made by Swedish artist Jens Fange The record was released in Scandinavia by Woah Dad Records Shortly after the band signed a record deal in Europe with Glitterhouse Records 7 now former affiliate of US label Sub Pop and in March 2016 Disconnection was given a European release The band followed up with extensive touring in Europe The album went straight into the number one spot in the Swedish Vinyl and iTunes chart Vita Bergen was nominated for Sweden s biggest music price P3 Gold in the category Pop of the Year 2016 8 Their second full length album entitled Retriever was released on 2 June 2017 and recorded with a more prominent budget The album was mainly written in Los Angeles 9 The main single Under the Sun premiered on Swedish radio on 30 May and was one of the most played tracks on Swedish radio that year 10 The release was followed by touring in Europe In late 2017 Vita Bergen did a global campaign with Google which took William on tour in Spain the UK and France 11 In 2019 William Hellstrom signed a deal with Warner Chappell Scandinavia Woah Dad Records and presented a new phase for Vita Bergen including collaborations with Swedish female artists such as Yoyo Nasty and Pastelae 12 In the Spring of 2019 Vita Bergen released the single Falcons and made their debut live appearances in Los Angeles and New York 13 Formation EditVita Bergen was initially formed by William Hellstrom and Robert Jallinder They first played together at high school in the center of Gothenburg and then continued on to University together They were both students at Stockholm School of Economics but weren t content with what they describe as the conformity and cathedral atmosphere They decided to quit their studies and relocate to their hometown Gothenburg where the recruitment of band members began consisting of mostly old schoolmates according to Hellstrom 14 Discography EditStudio albums and EPsVita Bergen EP 2014 Disconnection Scandinavia 2015 Disconnection Europe 2016 Retriever 2017 SinglesCurtains 2014 Disconnection 2015 Alexia 2015 In the City 2015 Closer Away 2015 Replace 2016 J 2016 Nixon 2017 Under the Sun 2017 Tand Ljusen 2017 Falcons 2019 References Edit Andersson Jan Vita bergen hoppas na toppen i Sverige Goteborgs posten Retrieved 2019 07 10 Vita Bergen gor musik om temat avstand Goteborgs Posten Retrieved 2019 06 10 Vita Bergen Vi ville lata melodierna tala Popmani Welcome to You need to hear this VICE Goteborgsbolaget Woah dad satsar internationellt Goteborgs Posten Retrieved 2019 05 19 Vita Bergen Vita Bergen Kning Disk Retrieved 2016 02 29 Glitterhouse Records Artists label glitterhouse com Retrieved 2016 03 21 P3 GULD Sveriges Radio Retrieved 2019 08 15 Brannstrom Linus Sjalvsakert Vita Bergen pa nya albumet TT Retrieved 2019 06 11 PREMIAR Vita Bergen Under the Sun Sveriges Radio Retrieved 2017 06 07 Vita Bergen slapper singel pa fyra sprak ihop med Google Translate Dagens Nyheter Retrieved 2018 10 10 Bamstedt Amanda Hela livet handlar om kontraster Djungeltrumman Vita Bergen oppnar festivalen Garden Nojesguiden 2019 05 28 Vita Bergen har inga referensramar Retrieved 2016 03 21 Wikimedia Commons has media related to Vita Bergen band Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Vita Bergen band amp oldid 1069305916, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
