Glennis Grace and Whitney

Formed in Chicago in 2015 by Max Kakacek and Julien Ehrlich, indie band Whitney is known for warm, soulful sound and introspective songwriting. Their debut Light Upon the Lake (2016) featured “No Woman” and earned Pitchfork Best New Music.

Glennis Grace, born Glenda Batta in Amsterdam, Netherlands, is a Dutch pop and soul singer celebrated for her powerful vocals, often likened to Whitney Houston. She gained early recognition winning the Soundmixshow and represented the Netherlands in Eurovision. Later, she reached the America's Got Talent finals. Known for hits like "Afscheid" and "Run to You," she was also a founding member of Ladies of Soul. Her discography includes singles such as "Alsof ik jou ben" and "Zeg Niks."