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Whitelands

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Whitelands
OriginLondon, England
GenresShoegaze, Dream pop, Alternative rock
Years active2016 (2016)–present
LabelsSonic Cathedral
Members
  • Etienne Quartey-Papafio
  • Michael Adelaja
  • Vanessa Govinden
  • Jagun Meseorisa

Whitelands is a shoegaze band from London, England.

History

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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]

Discography

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  • 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)

References

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  1. ^ Crudgington, Kate (7 October 2024). "LIVE: Slowdive, Deary & Whitelands – Earth Theatre, Hackney (04.10.24)". Get In Her Ears. Retrieved 8 October 2024.
  2. ^ Todd, Chris (21 February 2024). "Whitelands "Night-bound Eyes Are Blind To The Day"". Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
  3. ^ Presswood, Laurie (19 February 2024). "Whitelands – Night-bound Eyes Are Blind To The Day". The Skinny. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
  4. ^ Baines, Huw (20 February 2024). "Whitelands – 'Night-bound Eyes Are Blind To The Day' review: London shoegazers' debut comes alive in the details". NME. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
  5. ^ Murray, Robin (10 January 2024). "Whitelands Announce Debut LP 'Night-bound Eyes Are Blind To The Day'". Clash. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
  6. ^ Chelosky, Danielle (10 January 2024). "Whitelands – "Tell Me About It"". Stereogum. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
  7. ^ "The 10 best debut albums of 2024… so far!". NME. 26 June 2024. Retrieved 12 September 2024.