EPK – Restless Oceans

Restless Oceans is acoustic indie folk, infused with rock, pop and fun. Crowds love the band’s upbeat, catchy and heartfelt original songs. After a busy year of gigs, increasing radio airplay, festival appearances (including the legendary Towersey Festival), supporting the Rusty Shackle tour and the release of the first EP ‘Time & Light’, the band’s rapidly growing following can expect exciting things in 2024. Join us on the journey!

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This UK based band blends together the voices of Dave whose unique tone and cry both complement and contrast the soft tone of Wendy in equal measure. By extension of Wendy’s voice, another layer is added with violin solos and harmonies throughout. Dave plays rhythm guitar alongside Oskar on lead who adds catchy, upbeat riffs and harmonies aplenty. And bringing it all together is Josh adding stunning bass lines and Ben on percussion; pushing the boundaries of the typical acoustic set up using the cajon like you haven’t heard and adding bongo, cymbal and anything else that completes the Restless Ocean sound.

The band thrive when writing collaboratively and bring together indie, folk, rock and pop influences to create a unique sound with catchy lyrics and melodies that get the audience singing along – even if seeing live for the first time. Songs draw on themes of life transitions, reflections and passing time with a positive outlook that motivates and inspires. Even ‘Endless’ written in memory of Oskar’s late father, has an upbeat and warming sound that soothes despite the heart-breaking reality of mourning a loved-one. “Time” and “light” is weaved throughout the lyrics of songs and inspired the name of their recent debut EP. When seeing Restless Oceans live you can expect to hear the impactful open song ‘Precious Time’ which has a heavy rock feeling towards the end, contrasted with the sublime acapella opening to ‘Open Your Eyes’. Also a more recent new number, ‘Jump Into The Tide’, has potential to stop you in your tracks and take you on a journey with the changing dynamics and powerful vocals.

Their debut EP, Time & Light, was recorded in Oxford at Evolution Studio, with Nick Moorbath, in June 2023.


REVIEWS

“Loved these guys!”.

– Rusty Shackle

“I hear shades of The Waterboys, Fleet Foxes and James Taylor in their songs and all with such beautiful instrumentation”.

– Motorcycle Alan Watts, The Flash Radio

“[Time & Light] would sit well in the company of First Aid Kit or Frank Turner as you listen a few times, you start to feel that this band are a very exciting prospect for our music scene”.

– Nightshift Magazine, Oxford

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Acoustic Indie Folk with shades of First Aid Kit, Fleet Foxes and James Taylor. 📍Oxford, UK

1 day ago

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Excited to announce we have been added to the lineup for the 2025 UK West Coast Folk Festival in Blackpool in January! Brightening the deepest, darkest depths of winter, this festival boasts some amazing artists including The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican , Winter Wilson , Demi Marriner , The Dunwells , our friends Liam Vincent & The Odd Foxes and of course, the mighty Oysterband !! We play on Sunday 12th January 2025. Info and tickets: www.solidentertainments.com/folk/west-coast/index.html Solid Entertainments #ukwestcoastfolkfestival #folkfestival #folkfest #indiefolk #livemusic #restlessoceans #blackpool #ukfolk #lancashiremusic See MoreSee Less
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1 week ago

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Fresh from supporting Afro Celt Sound System this week, we’re now heading into the studio to record our next EP! BUT, we will be back for one final end of year show on the 7th December at The Cross Keys in Thame. Support comes from the brilliant Stew Simpson. Very limited tickets remaining so get in quick. Tickets: wegottickets.com/event/634094/...#livemusic #thame #oxfordshire #oxfordmusic #indiefolk #restlessoceans #christmasgig See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

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And this was just the soundcheck…can’t wait to share more from an INCREDIBLE night supporting Afro Celt Sound System at The Stables MK last night.Thank you ACSS for having us and supporting local music ❤️💥#livemusic #LiveandLocal #indiefolk #folk #percussion #soundcheck See MoreSee Less
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