If Weite wanted to, they probably could parlay their collective in-other-bands pedigree — names there for the dropping like Elder/Delving, High Fighter and Perilymph — into slots on any and every Spring 2025 European heavyfest they might be able to play (actually, Elder are already on a decent number of those bills), but their first tour in support of the upcoming second album, Oase, is nothing so career-minded. A DIY run set for this January instead puts the exploratory progressive outfit led by bassist Ingwer Boysen on the road when most bands aren’t, working smart and hard to promote at a time when most bands are hunkered down for the winter, writing, recording or sitting on ass (nothing against any of that). There’s less out there grabbing at fickle audience attention spans, and it suits the organic nature of Weite generally to be a little lower key, even as they work at a relatively quick turnaround from their 2023 debut, Assemblage (review here).

The dates were posted on social media as follows, and Stickman will have Oase out on Nov. 22 as detailed here. Tour starts Jan. 10, goes to Jan. 25, and probably won’t be the only one they do heralding the new record:

Oase Tour 2025! We’ll be presenting our new record “Oase” (out November 22 on Stickman Records) this January. Excited to play this record we worked hard on the past year, along with most likely even more new tunes. This is a self-booked tour and we’d like to thank all the promoters who helped us put this together. Support your local scene!

The first single from “Oase” will be out in a few weeks.

10.01. Halle (DE), Hühnermanhattan
11.01. Berlin (DE), Neue Zukunft
12.01. Dresden (DE), Ostpol
13.01. Jena (DE), Kulturbahnhof
14.01. Potsdam (DE), Archiv
15.01. Kiel (DE), Hansa48
16.01. Hamburg (DE), Hafenklang
17.01. Bochum (DE), Die Trompete
18.01. Leuven (BE), Sojo
19.01. Nijmegen (NL), De Onderbroek
20.01. TBA
21.01. Darmstadt (DE), TBA
22.01. Munich (DE), Import Export
23.01. Würzburg (DE), Immerhin
24.01. Prague (CZ), Klub 007
25.01. Nürnberg (DE), Z-Bau

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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.

Amazing artwork by Sofia Hjortberg. Band photo by Maren Michaelis.

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Weite, Assemblage (2023)

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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Weite, Assemblage (2023)