Long Rehearsal

Whitney’s Playland have returned with Long Rehearsal, a short and sweet three-song 7” EP set to be released in Summer 2025 via Meritorio Records (Madrid, Spain). After the 2023 release of their debut full-length LP Sunset Sea Breeze (Meritorio), which was recorded as a duo, the Bay Area band took a brief hiatus. Long Rehearsal sees the full band performing together for the first time on a record since expanding into a four-piece. The trio of tracks bridges the divide between jangle-pop and crunchy 90’s alt rock, plumbing the depths of tonality and mood. The whole thing is anchored by Inna Showalter’s delicately determined voice, which might help you forget about your trials and tribulations for a brief moment. The result is a more polished production but still keeps in touch with the band’s lo-fi roots. All three tracks were recorded at the band members’ San Francisco, El Cerrito, and Santa Rosa home studios. Short and sweet, Long Rehearsal offers a deeper, fuller sound—showcasing a band in evolution without losing their emotional core.