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Today, Chicago duo Whitney tease new music with the release of new single, “Darling.” LISTEN HERE. “There’s something to be said for a 2 minute-or-less gem that aims for the heart,” said the band. “Songs like ‘Gonna Hurry’ by Dolly Parton and ‘Take Care’ by Big Star come to mind—poignantly written goodbyes emphasized by the fact that both songs are over as quick as they started. In the case of ‘Darling’ the song transitions into a second act that serves to accept a goodbye instead of leaving it up in the air, but we think the song ultimately feels like it’s over too soon in the best way possible.” “Darling” marks the start of a flurry of activity for Whitney and their first new music since the release of their 2023 album, Spark.
The band have also announced a Summer 25’ North American headlining tour that will kick off on July 20th in Lake Tahoe, CA and snake up through Canada and over to the East Coast before landing back in the Midwest supported by Folk Bitch Trio (Melbourne). Prior to their own headlining tour, Whitney will spend the early part of summer playing amphitheaters throughout the U.S. opening for folk trio Caamp. All tickets are on sale at https://www.whitneytheband.
Whitney was formed in Chicago in 2015 by former Smith Westerns guitarist Max Kakacek and Unknown Mortal Orchestra drummer Julien Ehrlich. Known for their warm, soulful sound and introspective songwriting, Whitney quickly gained acclaim with their debut album, Light Upon the Lake (2016), which featured the standout single “No Woman.” The record established the band as a critical and fan favourite, with Pitchfork giving it it’s Best New Music distinction (8.3) and saying, “you’ll find the songs to be near flawless. Low-key perfectionism is perhaps a humbler virtue than seeking the big, dynamic splash. But it has a way of sneaking in past our defenses and lingering longer—before we know, we’ve been singing under our breath for the better part of a year.”
Following their breakthrough, Whitney released Forever Turned Around (2019), further cementing their reputation for heartfelt, meticulously crafted music. They continued to evolve their sound with Candid (2020), an album of reimagined covers, and Spark (2022), which introduced a bolder, more expansive sonic palette.
With sold-out tours across North America and Europe and performances at major festivals like Coachella and Pitchfork, Whitney has built a devoted following and continues to push the boundaries of modern indie music.
Tour poster
TOUR:
w/ Folk Bitch Trio*
Supporting Caamp#
Supporting Shakey Graves%
06.12 – Jacobs Pavilion – Cleveland, OH#
06.14 – MGM Music Hall at Fenway – Boston, MA#
06.15 – MGM Music Hall at Fenway – Boston, MA#
06.18 – Westville Music Bowl – New Haven, CT#
06.20 – The Anthem – Washington, DC#
06.21 – The Anthem – Washington, DC#
07.09 – Avondale Brewing Company – Birmingham, AL%
07.10 – Firefly Distillery – North Charleston, SC%
07.11 – The Ritz – Raleigh, NC%
07.12 – Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre – Wilmington, NC%
07.13 – Maymont – Richmond, VA#
07.16 – Greek Theatre – Los Angeles, CA#
07.18 – Santa Barbara Bowl – Santa Barbara, CA#
07.19 – Greek Theatre – Berkeley, CA#
07.20 – The Hangar – South Lake Tahoe, CA
07.23 – The Elm – Bozeman, MT
07.24 – The Granary – Salt Lake City, UT#
07.25 – Washington’s FoCo – Fort Collins, CO
07.26 – Fiddlers Green Amp – Greenwood Village, CO#
07.30 – State Theatre – Portland, ME*
07.31 – Higher Ground – Burlington, VT*
08.02 – Osheaga Festival – Montreal, QC*
08.04 – Tree House Brewing Charlton – Charlton, MA*
08.05 – Levitate Backyard Outdoor Concert Series – Marshfield, MA*
08.06 – Stone Church – Brattleboro, VT*
08.07 – Levon Helm Studios – Woodstock, NY*
08.08 – The Recher – Towson, MD*
08.09 – The National – Richmond, VA*
08.10 – The Stone Pony – Asbury Park, NJ*
08.12 – Anthology – Rochester, NY*
08.13 – Hi-Fi Annex – Indianapolis, IN*
08.14 – Grog Shop – Cleveland, OH*
08.15 – Bell’s Eccentric Cafe – Kalamazoo, MI
