WXPN Welcomes: Whitney with Dari Bay at Ardmore Music HallTuesday, April 14, 2026 Seated Doors: 6:15 PM | GA Doors: 6:45 PM | Show: 7:30 PM 21+ Unless with a Parent or Legal Guardian About The Venue - Food, Concessions + Drink Menus | Venue FAQ | Contact Info About Whitney Website | Facebook | Instagram | X (Twitter) | YouTube | Spotify 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 it’s Best New Music distinction (8.3) and saying, “you’ll find the songs to be near flawless. Low-key perfectionism is perhaps a humbler virtue than seeking the big, dynamic splash. But it has a way of sneaking in past our defenses and lingering longer—before we know, we’ve been singing under our breath for the better part of a year.” 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 Dari Bay Website | Instagram | YouTube | Spotify Led by Burlington, Vermont-based musician Zachary James, Dari Bay is the result of a twisted home recording project gone horribly right. His eccentric lo-fi sound evolved into more grounded (if still slightly surreal) expressions by the time of Longest Day of the Year, a 2023 album that found Dari Bay’s experimental spirit folding into deceptively neutral, unassuming tunes. Double Double Whammy is pleased to be teaming up with Dari Bay, beginning with the expanded reissue of Longest Day of the Year (Originally a self-released and minimally distributed affair) in 2026. "I remember working on this album and thinking it was a big vibe shift from other music I had made previously, and being excited by that,” James reflects. “After the release we were able to do some real fun scrappy touring and met a bunch of good people in the process. It hasn’t been very long since Longest Day was released but a fair amount has changed, maybe partially thanks to the album? With the reissue it’s a cool opportunity to extend the party a bit. On the album there’s a theme of staying at a party too long so it’s kinda perfect.” Join Ardmore Music Club | Private Events | AMH Merch