{"title":"Exit Stage Left","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eExit Stage Left is a Swedish rock band from Borås, formed in 2019 by singer\/guitarist Arvid Wilhelmsson and bassist Robin Hellsing, after they met for a jam session. The name was inspired by the legendary Rush live album \u003ci\u003eExit… Stage Left. \u003c\/i\u003eLater in 2019, keyboardist\/vocalist Daniel Lyngsaa Larsson and drummer Jimmy Svahn joined the group and they all began working on original material, spending long nights developing their sound around Arvid’s songwriting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir debut album \u003ci\u003eAppleberry Trees\u003c\/i\u003e was released in 2023 and was praised by \u003ci\u003eSweden Rock Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e as one of the best albums of 2023. Building on that success, in 2026, they released their second album \u003ci\u003eGentle Otherworld\u003c\/i\u003e, a sprawling concept release that also received accolades.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe band’s sound draws heavily from British and American progressive rock of the 1970s and 80s, with influences from artists including Deep Purple, Genesis, Pink Floyd, Yes, and, of course, Rush. Their music blends melodic storytelling, catchy hooks, and instrumental flair, often exploring both grand adventures and intimate personal narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eExit Stage Left is known for compelling storytelling, dynamic arrangements, and a live energy that engages audiences, positioning them as a rising force in the modern progressive rock scene.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0407\/5857\/5258\/collections\/A3A6942-DN-standard.jpg?v=1788444899","url":"https:\/\/thebandwagonusa.com\/en-fr\/collections\/exit-stage-left.oembed","provider":"The Band Wagon USA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}