Oceanique awarded Folk Alliance Australia's 'Youth Artist of the Year' 2022
WAM Song Of The Year Finalist 2023
Australian Folk Music Awards 'Peoples Choice' Finalist 2023
“I hope you get the chance to check out Oceanique, a beautiful sister duo from regional Western Australia ” - Vikki Thorn (The Waifs)
— At National Folk Festival 2023
“Oceanique’s debut LP Would the Light Hold Me provides a firm foundation for twin sisters Maddy and Jess Houston to formulate a musical history going forward that has great promise. Their vocals never cease to please, full of close harmonies and beautiful melodies. Their music is rich in the folk storytelling tradition, painted lightly with the elements of modern musical styles.” - Steve Spencer (US)
“With a reverence to giant talents like The Unthanks… Oceanique, twins from Australia, these sisters break your heart, make you shed tears and stun the aura senses for any true listener of grand music.” - Lee Henderson (US)
“Oceanique can make you tremble with warm memories, and drop you to your knees with invocation. MOST HIGHLY RECOMMENDED and certainly a TOP CHOICE of mine for the 2023 list.” - Lee Henderson (US)