TL;DR
- Teddy Swims loves live music as a way to connect with others.
- He performed at Coachella and shared the stage with David Lee Roth.
- Swims promotes live music through a partnership with White Claw.
- He believes concerts help people see their similarities.
- Swims values the friendships formed through shared musical experiences.
With two Coachella appearances under his belt, a Stagecoach set, and a fall headlining tour, music superstar Teddy Swims knows what it means to perform in front of a crowd. In a recent interview, he opened up about his love of live music, and honey, it’s as sweet as it gets!
“Live music … should be the most celebrated thing in the world, especially in a time where everything’s so doctored,” Swims declared, making it clear that he’s all about the real deal. “I love being arm-to-arm with strangers and sharing the same love for something.” Can we get an amen?
The “Lose Control” singer sees live music, specifically concerts, as a golden opportunity for people to come together and recognize their shared experiences. “You make such beautiful friends that are coming from the same sort of traumas … heartbreaks or … celebrations as one another,” he said. “And it’s a chance to see that we’re all not that different.” Preach, Teddy!
Swims rocked the stage at Coachella on April 17, sharing the spotlight with big names like Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, and Karol G. But it was his duet with former Van Halen singer David Lee Roth on the classic hit “Jump” that had everyone buzzing. “He has told me the craziest stuff,” Swims gushed about Roth. “He’s the coolest guy ever and [gave] such good advice and mentorship on what to do and, as you can imagine probably, what not to do, too.” Talk about a masterclass in rock and roll!
Given his own love of live music, Swims is partnering with White Claw this summer to promote the idea of live music being an opportunity to make in-real-life connections. Through this partnership, fans can enter to win a trip to see Swims perform live, plus a lifetime supply of free concert tickets for themselves and a friend. Yes, please!
In a new commercial for his White Claw campaign, Swims attends a house party, which he said he is a fan of in addition to live music. When asked about the type of music he’d choose for a house party, Swims said it comes back to the idea of connection. “I’d want it to be a little more upbeat, but I’m also a big fan of healing and crying together and loving on each other and having that big pow-wow together,” he explained. Sounds like the perfect recipe for a fabulous time!
So, whether you’re dancing in the crowd at Coachella or vibing at a house party, Teddy Swims is here to remind us that live music is all about connection, love, and the beautiful friendships we create along the way. Let’s keep the music playing!