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.
Watch the official video for the track “Roter Traum” throughthe YouTube player below:
“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 recently said. “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.”
“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.“ Nick DiSalvo adds. “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.”
“Oase” will be available on 180gr. pink marbled 2xLP, on CD and digitally on November 22, 2024 via Stickman Records. In support of “Oase”, Weite will be starting on tour in early 2025. Find all upcoming dates listed below!
Pre-Order “Oase” here: https://www.stickman-records.com/shop/weite-oase/
Tracklist:
01. Versteinert
02. Time Will Paint Another Picture
03. (einschlafphase)
04. Roter Traum
05. Woodbury Hollow
06. Eigengrau
07. The Slow Wave
Read our Review of their debut album “Assemblage” here: [Review] Weite – Assemblage
