whitehall
Garage Bubble Bath
Brooklyn, NY via Charleston, SC
Whitehall is an indie rock four-piece band based in Brooklyn, NY originally from Charleston, SC. Paddy McKiernan (vocals, guitar), Brennan Clark (bass), Davis Rowe (drums), and Avery Greeson (guitar) met in college, and got their start writing songs in a dorm room. After four years spent in the South Carolina DIY scene playing house shows throughout the state, the band recorded their debut album, Ocean Fiction, and embarked on their first tour on the East coast with a live show that is at once frenetic and introspective. In the years that followed, Whitehall recorded and released their sophomore effort Swordfish Catcher and received praise and playlist placement from national publications like NPR, Alternative Press, and American Songwriter. This album saw their sound shift from bouncy, melody-laden indie, to something grittier, with distorted guitars and imaginative lyricism that more closely resembles acts like Pavement and Car Seat Headrest. After touring extensively between 2021 and 2023 with acts such as Goo Goo Dolls, Arlie, and Carver Commodore, the band released their 3rd LP, Maizy, a collection of tracks written mostly over a period of two weeks in isolation in the Appalachian Mountains. The record came to life with help from legendary producer Kevin Ratterman (My Morning Jacket, White Reaper). Whitehall continues to tour North America and will be in a city near you soon!
“I dare you to find a group of guys who has as much fun doing what they love as the members of Whitehall. What really strikes me about the band is that they were completely involved in the environment, bouncing energy off of each other in a way that radiates good vibes. The band does not have a weak member, and somehow they all manage to stand out without ever outshining one another.” - Iman Qatawi, Extra Chill
“As the press release notes, it “truly is a Charleston creation” from the recording, the vibe of the song, and the label it’s being released on, Real South Records.” - David Stringer, Scene SC
“The mutha f*ckin butt naked truth” - Rod
“Incredible” - Luke Waldrop, YouTube
Vocals, Guitar / Paddy Mckiernan
Guitar / Avery Greeson
Bass / Brennan Clark
Drums / Davis Rowe