Heavenly Western Australian sister duo Oceanique reveal breathtaking new single ‘Emotional Weight’ + WA tour dates
“Really beautiful folk music, floating from the clouds type of vibes”
– Matt Perrett, RTR FM
“Stop whatever you are doing and listen to Oceanique and thank us later!”
– Beat Buzz News
Returning with their first new music in 2022 comes cherished Western Australian duo Oceanique with their wandering folk ballad ‘Emotional Weight’. The release follows in the cumulative wake of previous single ‘Hiding From You’ which saw the twin sisters, Maddy and Jess, introduce a new body of work on the way after the success of last year’s introductory EP Flowers From Home. ‘Emotional Weight’ is the second taste of Oceanique’s anticipated debut album, and sheds light on the growth of the sister’s songwriting and musicianship. In celebration of the release Jess and Maddy will be hitting the road once again for a run of Western Australian dates performing past gems and unreleased beauties across Albany, Bunbury, Bridgetown, Margaret River and Perth.
Out today, ‘Emotional Weight’ builds upon the ethereal harmonies and peaceful folk energies that the Oceanique sisters have come to be known by, with an inquisitive sense of wonder and awe. The song itself is as weighty as its title suggests, with its lyrics diving deep into the uncontrollable tides of time, space and memory, and its production reaching new heights with densely layered harmonies, keys and percussion making way for calming moments of pure vocal excellence, before imploding again into crashing waves of epic crescendos.
NEW MUSIC: OCEANIQUE
TRACK TITLE: ‘EMOTIONAL WEIGHT’
RELEASE DATE: THURSDAY 7 APRIL
LABEL: INDEPENDENT / CD BABY
“‘Emotional Weight’ was a lot of fun to record, we added lots of extra harmonies to help carry the weight and emotion in the song. It’s a song about feeling a little lost within the push and pull of life.” – Oceanique
As a live act, Oceanique are a gentle yet undeniable force to be reckoned with. The outfit has shared stages with WAM award nominees Tracey Barnett and Tanya Ransom, as well as Emily Barker and have performed multiple residencies and tours of their home state garnering a dedicated following in tow. Oceanique’s music has been shared on community radio across the country by the likes of Double J, 4ZZZ, RTR FM, ABC Southwest, Denmark FM and more and they’ve been endorsed by Australian folk heavyweight, Henry Wagons. Whether performing as a duo, trio (with lap steel), or with a full band, Oceanique’s seasoned musicianship and ineffable sibling chemistry continue to resonate long after the final siren song. Do not miss your chance to catch this rising talent live when they play Albany, Bunbury, Bridgetown, Margaret River and Perth next month.
‘Emotional Weight’ is out now via CD Baby
Oceanique ‘Emotional Weight’ Tour Dates
Friday 22 April
Co-headline with Tracey Barnett
Vancouver Arts Centre, Albany
Tickets via Eventbrite
Saturday 23 April
Co-headline with Tracey Barnett
House Concert, Bunbury
Tickets via Eventbrite
Sunday 24 April
Co-headline with Tracey Barnett
The Cidery, Bridgetown
Free Entry
Monday 25 April
Co-headline with Tracey Barnett
Settlers Tavern, Margaret River
Free Entry
Friday 29 April
Four5Nine, Perth
Supports: Tanaya Harper (solo), Cecilia Brandolini & Ruby Taylor
Tickets via Oztix
Credits
Music and Lyrics – Maddy and Jess Larkman
Produced, Recorded and Mixed – James Newhouse
Mastered – William Bowden
Vocals and Acoustic Guitar – Maddy Larkman
Vocals and Piano – Jess Larkman
Electric Guitar and Drums – James Newhouse
‘Emotional Weight’ Lyrics
We’re moving forward against the wind
Pulling you back to a piece of yourself
My hands out the window but I can’t seem to find that piece to pull it back
Into my into my chest
And I feel further away from everything I know
I have an emotional weight in each hand
And it is pulling me apart
I feel the break in my ribs
And then it tugs at my heart
Lost in the motions can you locate where I need to be
My hands out the window and my body’s
In the last in the last town
And I feel further away from everything I know
I have an emotional weight in each hand
And it is pulling me apart
I feel the break in my ribs
And then it tugs at my heart
I have an emotional weight in each hand
And I’m moving the furniture around
Hoping it would shift hoping it would shift the energy
Or maybe shake this feeling
I have an emotional weight in each hand
And it is pulling me apart
I feel the break right in my ribs
And then it tugs at my heart
My heart
And I feel further away from everything I know
From everything I know
