Whitelands - Sunlight Echoes - LP

Sello: Sonic Cathedral

Their second album Sunlight Echoes, an ambitious step forward from their acclaimed debut. Produced by long-time collaborator Ian Flynn and mixed by Grammy-winner Eduardo De La Paz (New Order, The Horrors, The Charlatans), the record pairs soaring string arrangements from Iskra Strings with guest vocals from Lush's Emma Anderson.Singer and guitarist Etienne Quartey-Papafio describes the album as a document of endurance, shaped by personal and collective struggles. Themes of loss, disconnection, and fragmentation run through the songs, balanced by moments of unity and hope. Bassist Vanessa Govinden highlights the album's dual nature: the first half carries a breezy, melodic lift, while the second half digs into heavier, more grounded territory.