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01. "Setting Sun"
02. "The Prophet & I"
03. "Cheer"
04. "Tell Me About It (ft. Dottie)"
05. "How It Feels"
06. "Chosen Light"
07. "Born in Understanding"
08. "Now Here's the Weather"
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| | Description: | The eagerly awaited debut album from the London-based four-piece * At the forefront of the new generation of Black British guitar music with Big Joanie and Bob Vylan * Supporting Slowdive on their UK tour in February * Singles playlisted by BBC Radio 6 Music, Spotify and others Whitelands are Etienne, Jagun, Vanessa and Michael and they are ostensibly a shoegaze band ever since Etienne stumbled across Slowdive??s KEXP session in his recommended videos on YouTube a few years ago. However, they come at the resurgent, Gen Z-soundtracking genre from a refreshingly different angle thanks to their mishmash of musical backgrounds. There??s also the fact that their line-up is fully PoC in what is traditionally seen as a predominantly white genre. ??There??s an underlying narrative that it??s OK for white men to be romantic, sensitive, emotional and make dreamy music and, by contrast, young Black men should be making angry music,? says Vanessa. ??We??ve all grown up with these stereotypes and therefore I think people are mystified when they see Whitelands.? ??I consume a lot of media,? says Etienne of his wide range of influences. ??Videogames, music, news, paintings, manga, animations and film are my go-to, especially anime. There is this drive to want to understand and feel the whole weight of an expression. So, the songs are based on other songs, pictures, aesthetics, ??vibes??, an emotion someone else felt. Fundamentally, you are what you eat.? As a result of this diet, the lyrics are stunning, dealing with everything from unbalanced relationships and vulnerability to depression, being diagnosed with ADHD and, on the new single ??Tell Me About It?? (featuring vocals by Dottie from the band??s Sonic Cathedral labelmates deary), trying to navigate love following that diagnosis. The album is bookended by two poetically political songs ?? ??Setting Sun?? and ??Now Here??s The Weather?? ?? that deal with imperialism, racism and performative ignorance. ??We??ve experienced tokenism, micro-behaviours, envy and resentment,? concludes Vanessa. ??So we feel we have to continually prove ourselves. We know we??re making a positive impact, but I want Whitelands to really break some barriers.?
- BLUE"Night-bound Eyes Are Blind To the Day (Daytime Blu)" is an LP by Whitelands that captures the band's signature blend of shimmering shoegaze, dream-pop atmospheres and emotionally direct indie rock. Across the record, floating guitars, enveloping reverb and warm bass lines collide with introspective vocals to create a dense yet melodic soundscape that feels both intimate and expansive. The album moves between hazy, slow-burning tracks and more driving, rhythm-focused songs, always keeping a strong sense of melody at the center. Lyrically, it circles themes of longing, introspection and the fragile balance between darkness and light, mirroring the contrast suggested by the title. This LP edition offers the ideal format for fully immersing yourself in the record's layered production and dynamic crescendos, allowing each side of the vinyl to unfold like its own emotional chapter.
Whitelands have been steadily establishing themselves as one of the most compelling younger voices in contemporary shoegaze and dream-pop. Known for their lush guitar work and heartfelt songwriting, they have attracted attention in the underground scene and among genre connoisseurs, with praise for their ability to channel classic shoegaze textures into something fresh and personal. Their music often stands out for its combination of swirling, immersive sound design with clear, memorable hooks and a strong emotional core. This LP continues that trajectory, underlining Whitelands' growing status as a band to watch in the modern guitar-driven landscape.
The record is released by Sonic Cathedral in cooperation with Cargo. Sonic Cathedral is a UK-based label highly regarded for its focus on shoegaze, dream-pop and related guitar music, nurturing both cult heroes and new talent within these scenes. Over the years, the label has developed a reputation for carefully curated releases, strong attention to sound quality and packaging, and a deep commitment to the aesthetics and history of reverb-heavy, atmospheric guitar music. Cargo contributes its long-standing expertise in independent distribution, helping records like this reach specialized shops and dedicated listeners around the world. Together, Sonic Cathedral and Cargo provide a strong home for a release that speaks directly to fans of immersive, emotionally charged guitar music on vinyl. | | | No. of tracks: |
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