Whalien

Whalien cannot be defined in a paragraph—because Whalien isn’t just a band, they are an extraterrestrial experience.

Technically, they’re an eclectic jam-prog fusion four-piece based half out of Seattle, half out of Bellingham.

But additionally, they’re an Icelandic gypsy noise-rock, feel-good, funky unit with a touch of Mongolian fusion sludge-trap—topped with a whole lot of surprises that never stop coming.

And specifically, since the dawn of humankind, our species has asked one question:
“How does one really, really rock?”
This ancient mystery, pondered by philosophers, scientists, and the boldest of thinkers for millennia, is finally being answered. Whalien travels the globe with the crash of thunder and the poise of the lotus, revealing to all how to really, really rock... and roll.

Their high-energy sets will have you grinning, gasping, stomping, dancing. And if not? The hardcore fans and this band’s following—think a traveling circus of extended family—may entertain you just as much.

From funk to polka to ska, to moments of unconventional tempo modulation that tug your heartstrings and scramble your DNA, Whalien weaves together genre-bending soundscapes tailored to every mood or any occasion. They're sonic shapeshifters, masterminds of musical mayhem, and ambassadors of astral achievement. They won the Summer Meltdown Showdown in 2018! But they’ve been winning more hearts every year since then.

Redefining the phrase "Dad Band" with absurd precision, interstellar flair, and childlike wonder, you might quickly find yourself in agreement with a fast-becoming common phrase: “I am never not happy at a Whalien show.”

Featuring:
🎹 Alex – Keyboards, Trombone, Vocals
🎸 Zach – Guitar, Vocals
🥁 Shane – Drums, Percussion, Vocals
🎸 Jimmy – Bass, Vocals

Equal parts Whale and Alien—you get: Whalien.