Whitney have unveiled their stunning new single ‘Evangeline’ featuring GRAMMY-winning songwriter and vocalist Madison Cunningham. Out now via AWAL, the track serves as the final preview before the Chicago duo releases their highly anticipated new album ‘Small Talk’ this Friday, November 7.
“The most crucial moment of writing ‘Evangeline’ came when, after weeks of failed experiments, we leaned into the theatricality of the chorus,” says vocalist and drummer Julien Ehrlich. “Max put midi timpanis and string pads underneath the vocals and the whole sentiment of the song clicked into place for us. In hindsight it was probably the main instance where having a producer in the room could have led us to the finish line a bit quicker but nevertheless we got there. It wasn’t until almost a year later that we had the idea to make it a duet and we are beyond grateful that we got to feature Madison Cunningham as the other half of the vocal. To say that this song is special to us is an understatement.”
Cunningham adds, “I’m a genuine fan of Whitney. When the band sent me this song, it was a no brainer that I wanted to sing on it. It’s not often that I’m stopped in my tracks by a song. In fact, the sound of this whole record from front to back is staggering to me. It’s the most beautiful wall of sound where every piece is considered, and the through line is clear. My memory is coloured with it being one of the easiest, most joyful sessions.”
Recorded without a producer during the summer of 2024, ‘Small Talk’ marks a confident return to form for Whitney — an album that captures the warmth, melancholy, and melodic brilliance that first endeared the band to fans around the world. Featuring 11 new songs, including ‘Evangeline,’ the record distills a decade of collaboration between longtime bandmates Julien Ehrlich and Max Kakacek into their most self-assured work yet.
Whitney will bring ‘Small Talk’ to fans around the globe on their 2026 world tour, beginning February 6 in Paris and running through February 27 in London, with additional North American dates set for spring. Stops include Gaite Lyrique in Paris, The Academy in Dublin, and Hackney Church in London. Tickets are on sale now via whitneytheband.com.
Tracklist: ‘Small Talk’
- Silent Exchange
- Won’t You Speak Your Mind
- The Thread
- Damage
- Dandelions
- Islands (Really Something)
- In The Saddle
- Evangeline (Ft. Madison Cunningham)
- Back To The Wind
- Small Talk
- Darling
Tour Dates:
EU/UK Winter 2026
Feb 6 – Paris, FR – Gaite Lyrique
Feb 7 – Lyon, FR – Epicerie Moderne
Feb 8 – Milan, IT – Magnolia
Feb 10 – Geneva, CH – Antigel Festival
Feb 11 – Munich, DE – Hansa 39
Feb 12 – Berlin, DE – Lido
Feb 14 – Copenhagen, DK – DR Studie 2
Feb 15 – Hamburg, DE – Knust
Feb 17 – Brussels, BE – AB Ballroom
Feb 18 – Utrecht, NL – Tivoli Vredenburg
Feb 19 – Cologne, DE – Gebäude 9
Feb 21 – Dublin, IE – The Academy Dublin
Feb 22 – Manchester, UK – Band on the Wall
Feb 24 – Glasgow, UK – The Art School
Feb 26 – Bristol, UK – Electric Bristol
Feb 27 – London, UK – Hackney Church
North America Spring 2026
Mar 7 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox
Mar 8 – Portland, OR – Revolution Hall
Mar 11 – Felton, CA – Felton Music Hall
Mar 12 – San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore
Mar 13 – Los Angeles, CA – Lodge Room
Mar 14 – Los Angeles, CA – Lodge Room
Apr 7 – Kingston, NY – Assembly
Apr 8 – Brooklyn, NY – Music Hall of Williamsburg
Apr 9 – Brooklyn, NY – Music Hall of Williamsburg
Apr 10 – Cambridge, MA – The Sinclair
Apr 11 – Cambridge, MA – The Sinclair
Apr 12 – Portland, ME – The State Theatre
Apr 14 – Ardmore, PA – Ardmore Music Hall
Apr 15 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
Apr 16 – Pittsburgh, PA – Thunderbird Cafe
Apr 17 – Toronto, ON – The Concert Hall
Apr 18 – Montreal, QC – Théâtre Beanfield