Whitelands Call It Quits After Bright Run

0:00On April 29, London Shoegay's band Whitelands just announced they're calling it quits after a short, but bright run. The quartet from London dropped the news on Instagram, saying they've decided to go separate ways after lots of thought. They formed back in 2017 as a solo project by singer and guitarist Etienne Quarte, Papafil, then added Michael Adelagia on guitar, Vanessa, Govindin on bass, and Jaugun, Mesorisa on drums. They put out their debut album, Nightbound Eyes are blind to the day, last year, and it got strong praise from NME for its detailed, dreamy sound. That was followed by their second record, Some Might Echoes, this past January, complete with singles like Songbird Forever, Glance, and Heat of the Summer. Critics had it pegged as one of the most anticipated releases for this year, too. Fans and peers are feeling the sting already. In their post, the band reflected on starting as teens, touring far places and opening for heroes like Slowdive.

1:01Slowdive hit the comments, saying they're sad about it and loved sharing stages with them, wishing everyone the best ahead. The debut earned four stars from NME, highlighting Quarte Papafil's emotional songwriting and its rich layers. It even made their list of top 10 debut albums of 2024, called a romantic, sumptuous standout, with barely a flaw. Whitelands leads behind the legacy of intricate guitars and heartfelt vibes that caught folks off guard. They'll cherish those memories, and we'll keep spinning their tracks while waiting to see what these four do next. That's the story for today. Music news today, driven by AI.