Whitelands Share New Single “Blankspace” Ahead of ‘Sunlight Echoes’ Album

Whitelands have released their new single “Blankspace”, offering the latest preview of their forthcoming second album Sunlight Echoes, which is due for release on January 30th.

“Blankspace” marks the fourth single to be taken from Sunlight Echoes and sees the London-based shoegaze band lean into a darker, more abrasive edge than the overt pop sensibilities heard on some of their recent releases. While retaining the melodic immediacy that has come to define Whitelands’ sound, the song is underpinned by a heavier emotional weight and a sense of urgency that reflects its subject matter.

Speaking about the track, vocalist Etienne Quartey-Papafio explained the personal circumstances that informed the song:

“I was faced with mortality and very difficult things. I’m still not sure how to talk about it.”

Bassist Vanessa Govinden expanded on the meaning behind the single, adding:

“It’s about coming face-to-face with death, grief and mortality. This one song became a way to carry all of that heaviness.”

Alongside the release, the band have shared a striking visualiser for “Blankspace,” created by Whitelands guitarist Michael Adelaja.

Whitelands will tour across the EU and UK throughout February, beginning with a show in Paris on February 6, before returning to the UK for a series of headline dates.

Tour Dates:

02/06 – PARIS – Supersonic
02/07 – THE HAGUE – Grauzone Festival
02/18 – BIRMINGHAM – Hare & Hounds
02/19 – GLASGOW – The Hug And Pint
02/20 – LEEDS – Hyde Park Book Club
02/21 – NEWCASTLE – Zerox
02/22 – BLACKPOOL – Bootleg Social
02/24 – MANCHESTER – YES Basement
02/25 – BEDFORD – Esquires
02/26 – LONDON – MOTH Club
03/25 – BRIGHTON – The Hope And Ruin
05/23 – SOUTHAMPTON – Wanderlust Festival

Whitelands European Tour Poster 2026 Artwork