Weite Set Nov. 22 Release for Second Album Oase
Posted in Whathaveyou on September 18th, 2024 by JJ Koczan
To answer your first question first, no, there isn’t a track streaming yet. However, since it’s only been a year since Weite made their debut with Assemblage (review here), I have a hard time imagining that the first record isn’t still relevant, whatever direction the forthcoming Oase might take from its proggy pastoralia and wherever its own songs might go. We’ll find out, presumably, when preorders open. It’s a Nov. 22 release date, so there’s time.
Given some of the description that came in from the PR wire — below in the blue text — I’m curious to hear how these elements manifest in the next batch of songs from the project that includes Michael Risberg and Nick DiSalvo of Elder and emerges from the sphere of Big Snuff Studios in Berlin, though you’ll note it doesn’t actually say where Oase was recorded, so yes, some more details to surface as we get closer, in addition to whatever audio/video might be leaked before Stickman puts it out. This, then, is a start to that process. Weite also played live to support Assemblage. If European touring hasn’t been announced yet, more likely than not it will be.
For now, then, feel free to dive in:
Prog-Psych/Krautrock Project WEITE (feat. members of ELDER & DELVING) announces upcoming Studio Album “Oase” for a November Release on Stickman Records!
Prog-psych/krautrock band WEITE, featuring Nicholas DiSalvo (Elder, Delving), Michael Risberg (Elder, delving), Ingwer Boysen (delving), Ben Lubin (Lawns) and Fabien deMenou (Perilymph), has announced the release of their brand new studio offering, entitled “Oase”, for November 22, 2024 on Stickman Records!
“Oase” is the sophomore album from Berlin-based progressive rock collective Weite, and the follow-up to the band’s 2023 debut LP “Assemblage”. Clocking in at almost an hour, “Oase” — German for “Oasis” — takes listeners on an intricate and textured journey that draws inspiration from the pioneering spirit of 70s psychedelic rock, blending influences from “Canterbury scene” prog, Krautrock, early electronica, post rock, and Americana. The new album showcases Weite’s ability to merge the old with the new, creating an immersive, exploratory sound that moves from contemplative and pastoral to riffy and doomy without ever sacrificing melody. “Oase” is characterized by longer expansive, atmospheric compositions yet is undoubtedly more composed than the band’s debut, with more of a focus on songs, albeit in the broader sense of the word. With the focus on melody, texture and mood— although not necessarily always in that order — Weite create a sound that’s intricate and meditative, inviting the listener to embark on a journey through shifting soundscapes and evolving musical narratives.
“We’re really proud of this album and worked super hard to channel all our influences into it: everything from the 70s prog we all love, to krautrock, americana and ambient, among other stuff,” Ben Lubin comments. “It’s definitely much stronger compositionally-speaking because of it, and we’re a much better band after gigging over the past year since the first LP came out.”
Nick DiSalvo adds: “Weite has come to embody a sort of collective spirit both within the band and within our little Berlin scene – musicians and friends, all in a seemingly rotating cast with each others’ bands, as guest musicians, tour help, etc. Each member takes the strengths and experiences from their other projects and pours it into our music, which results in a pretty interesting mashup, especially the longer we play together. “Oase” is for me personally an homage to the little oases in life: the couch, the rehearsal space, and yes, even the Späti – a Berlin biotope, a small convenience store where you can sit and take a break from the daily stress and enjoy a drink, a smoke or a conversation.”
Weite was formed in Berlin in winter 2022 by bassist Ingwer Boysen recruiting drummer Nick DiSalvo and guitarists Michael Risberg and Ben Lubin. Initially intended as a one-off recording session, the four recognized an obvious musical chemistry and common ground and decided to turn the project into a proper band. Keyboardist Fabien deMenou joined in 2024. “Oase” will be available on 180gr. pink marbled 2LP, on CD and digitally on November 22, 2024 via Stickman Records. Watch out for many more details, single releases and the album pre-sale to start soon!
Cover Art by Sofia Hjortberg. Band photo by Maren Michaelis.
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