Whitney
Indie band Whitney plays a seated and general admission show at Ardmore Music Hall with opener Emma Ogier.
WXPN Welcomes Whitney with Emma Ogier at Ardmore Music Hall
Friday, September 18, 2026
Seated Doors: 6:45 PM | GA Doors: 7:15 PM | Show: 8:00 PM
21+ Unless with a Parent or Legal Guardian
About Whitney
Whitney was formed in Chicago in 2015 by former Smith Westerns guitarist Max Kakacek and Unknown Mortal Orchestra drummer Julien Ehrlich. Known for their warm, soulful sound and introspective songwriting, Whitney quickly gained acclaim with their debut album, Light Upon the Lake (2016), which featured the standout single "No Woman." The record established the band as a critical and fan favorite, with Pitchfork giving it its Best New Music distinction (8.3) and saying, “you’ll find the songs to be near flawless.”
Following their breakthrough, Whitney released Forever Turned Around (2019), further cementing their reputation for heartfelt, meticulously crafted music. They continued to evolve their sound with Candid (2020), an album of reimagined covers, and Spark (2022), which introduced a bolder, more expansive sonic palette.
With sold-out tours across North America and Europe and performances at major festivals like Coachella and Pitchfork, Whitney has built a devoted following and continues to push the boundaries of modern indie music.
About Emma Ogier
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