Whitney: Candid (Colored Vinyl) Vinyl LP

“Covers have long been an integral part of Whitneys ethos. Following their acclaimed sophomore 2019 album Forever Turned Around, Whitney have decided to return with a loving tribute to songs that have been formative and lasting to the entire band. Candid is a 10-song collection boasting covers of artists like Kelela, David Byrne, John Denver, SWV, and others but its also a band challenging themselves to explore more than their musical comfort zone. ‘This couldve been as simple as saying we really love these songs and we love our bandmates and making a covers record just felt right but it truly became an exploration into how we can evolve as a band going forward,’ says drummer and singer Julien Ehrlich. ‘This is the first time we really saw what the live iteration of Whitney sounds like in a studio. It was a really celebratory vibe and everyone in the room fed off each others energy,’ says guitarist Max Kakacek. Its the bands best reflection so far of their triumphant live show as most of these renditions were recorded live. Featuring keyboardist Malcolm Brown, bassist Josiah Marshall, trumpeter Will Miller, as well as guitarists Print Chouteau and Ziyad Asrar, the entire live unit is firing at all cylinders thanks to its tight-knit and road-tested relationship. Their chemistry exudes throughout the tracklist but its especially apparent when they open up the dynamic to their friends, like Katie Crutchfield of Waxahatchee joining John Denvers ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads.’Their renditions of SWVs 90s R&B heater ‘Rain’ or David Byrne and Brian Enos 2008 track ‘Strange Overtones’ prove this, as they stretch Whitney into new musical directions. The LP is a sincere snapshot of their evolving and eclectic tastes thats imbued with a wholly inviting charm. Its Whitney at their most unvarnished and inventive but most importantly, its a heartfelt tribute to the songwriters whove helped them most.” – Secretly Canadian

• blue colored vinyl
• 10-song collection featuring covers of Kelela, David Byrne, SWV, John Denver, Labi Siffre + more
• full color printed inner sleeve
• limited edition
• music label: Secretly Canadian 2020