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A Chicago-based music discovery platform, Upswing connects live music fans to their new favorite artists. Whether you’re looking for a local show in your own city or traveling somewhere new, our website allows you to discover and review artists by genre as well as show you where they’re performing. However, as we practice social distancing, we launched a blog series so you can stay in the know. Keep scrolling to find out more!

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Upswing is an interactive platform that brings musicians and their fans together. Whether you’re a diehard fan of an established artist or looking to add to your playlist, I bet you or someone else has something to say about it. At Upswing, we care about what you have to say and want to connect you with others who have that same passion for live music. Our forums provide a variety of conversation starters around a given artist. You can not only rank them, but discuss topics like discography, live performances, favorite albums and more.

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The Show Must Go On Vol. 06: Cat Like Thief

The Show Must Go On Vol. 06: Cat Like Thief

Welcome to Volume 06 of Upswing's The Show Must Go On Series. This week, Marla had the opportunity to interview Cat Like Thief, a punk rock band who kickstarted their career at Emo Nite LA. Cat Like Thief has four members: Nick Popescu, Matthew Perreault, Carlos...

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The Show Must Go On Vol. 05: Adrian Rush

The Show Must Go On Vol. 05: Adrian Rush

Adrian Rush is a Chicago-based producer who creates chill electronic beats for people to rap on. All of the music Adrian produces is written, mixed and mastered on his own, and his latest project Poolboy is out now. Check out our interview with Adrian below! __ MM:...

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The Show Must Go On Vol. 04: The Strands

The Show Must Go On Vol. 04: The Strands

Based out of Santa Monica, The Strands cohesively blend Jazz and Rock instrumentals with a London twist. Their lyricism revolves around the journeys of self-discovery, and their music has been described as genre-defying. We had the opportunity to interview lead singer...

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