Whitney
Chicago band led by Julien Ehrlich and Max Kakacek, built on Ehrlich's fragile falsetto and warm, horn-flecked soft rock ever since 'No Woman'.
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About Whitney
Whitney formed in 2015 after Julien Ehrlich and Max Kakacek had both played in the Chicago garage-rock band Smith Westerns. Ehrlich had also drummed in Unknown Mortal Orchestra, and in Whitney he sings lead from behind the drum kit, which sets the shape of the band's live show.
The debut album, Light Upon the Lake, came out on Secretly Canadian in 2016 and drew on late-1960s and early-1970s country-soul and folk-rock. Forever Turned Around followed in 2019, then Candid, a 2020 record of covers. Spark, released in 2022, moved the sound toward synths and programmed rhythms while keeping Ehrlich's high, soft vocal at the centre.
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What festivals is Whitney playing in 2027?
Whitney is booked at 1 festival we cover: Kilby Block Party 2027.
Is Whitney on tour?
Yes. Whitney has 10 shows listed, from Glasgow, UK on May 2, 2027 to Chicago, IL on Jun 25, 2027, plus 1 festival on the page above.
Is Whitney playing Kilby Block Party 2027?
Yes, Whitney is on the Kilby Block Party 2027 lineup, May 14–16, 2027 at Utah State Fairpark, Salt Lake City, UT.
What kind of music does Whitney play?
Whitney plays alternative.
Who is in Whitney?
Whitney is Julien Ehrlich, Max Kakacek and Will Miller.
When did Whitney form?
Whitney formed in Chicago in 2015.
What was Whitney's first album?
Whitney's first album was Light Upon the Lake (2016). The latest is Small Talk (2025).