vita bergen, led by frontman william hellström made their live debut at the club yaki-da in their native hometown gothenburg. 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). vita bergen was in discussions with several major labels but chose to sign a record deal with woah dad! records (estelle, ron wood etc.). october 22, 2014, vita bergen released the self-titled ep "vita bergen" and toured with swedish artists markus krunegård and little jinder. 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 . the record was released in scandinavia by woah dad! records. shortly after, the band signed a record deal in europe with glitterhouse records 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.