Whitelands Explained
Whitelands is a shoegaze band from London, England.
History
Formed in 2017 originally as a solo recording project by Etienne Quartey-Papafio (vocals and guitar), it is now a full band completed by Michael Adelaja (guitar), Vanessa Govinden (bass), and Jagun Meseorisa (drums).
Their first full band live performance was at First Timers 2017, at DIY Space for London.[1]
Their first full-length album Night-Bound Eyes Are Blind to the Day was released on Sonic Cathedral in February 2024.[2] [3] [4] [5] [6] In June 2024 NME called it one of the best debut albums of the year so far.[7] In November 2024 Rough Trade listed the album as number 64 on their top 100 albums of 2024.[8]
Discography
- Old News – Self released (2018)
- Whitelands – Self released digitally, cassette on For the Sake of Tapes (2018)
- compilation – Hidden Bay Records (2019)
- Night-Bound Eyes Are Blind to the Day – Sonic Cathedral (2024)
Notes and References
- Web site: LIVE: Slowdive, Deary & Whitelands – Earth Theatre, Hackney (04.10.24). Get In Her Ears. Kate. Crudgington. 7 October 2024. 8 October 2024.
- Web site: Whitelands "Night-bound Eyes Are Blind to the Day". 21 February 2024. Chris. Todd. 12 September 2024. Line of Best Fit.
- Web site: Whitelands – Night-bound Eyes Are Blind to the Day. 19 February 2024. Laurie. Presswood. 12 September 2024. The Skinny.
- Web site: Whitelands – 'Night-bound Eyes Are Blind To The Day' review: London shoegazers' debut comes alive in the details. Huw. Baines. 20 February 2024. NME. 12 September 2024.
- Web site: Whitelands Announce Debut LP 'Night-bound Eyes Are Blind to the Day'. 10 January 2024. Robin. Murray. Clash. 12 September 2024.
- Web site: Whitelands – "Tell Me About It". 10 January 2024. Stereogum. Danielle. Chelosky. 12 September 2024.
- Web site: The 10 best debut albums of 2024… so far!. NME. 26 June 2024. 12 September 2024.
- Web site: Albums of the Year 2024 . 2024-11-27 . Rough Trade . en.
