OAKMAN
RELEASE NEW ALBUM ‘VIOLENT OBLIVION’
OUT TODAY VIA RUDE RECORDS
UK/EU SHOWS THIS SUMMER
French-based trio OAKMAN have released their brand new album ‘Violent Oblivion’ today via Rude Records. The record sees the band return with their signature pop rock sound and catchy melodies. Listen to the record in full – HERE. Order of ‘Violent Oblivion’ available – HERE. To celebrate the release of the album the band have released single ‘Spiral’.
Speaking on the new album the band said,“Violent Oblivion is our debut album. The title serves as a metaphor for depression. When life seems devoid of emotion and positive feelings fade away, it’s like being enveloped in an emotional darkness where it becomes difficult to see any hopes or sparks. This is Oblivion. However, when it happens suddenly and is particularly harsh or brutal, even destructive, we are plunged into a “Violent Oblivion. “This album dives into the various facets and stages of the “Violent Oblivion” with a touch of romance.”
LISTEN TO ‘VIOLENT OBLIVION‘ IN FULL – HERE
The band recently announced a headline tour for the UK this July. The band will start their tour on the 18th July 2024 in Bristol finishing on the 28th July in Birmingham in support of their brand new album ‘Violent Oblivion’ out 3rd May 2024 via Rude Records.
All Announced Oakman dates below:
10th February: La Cordo – Opening Feldup (St-Romains-sur-Isère, FR)
2nd March: Issy-Les-Molineaux (Espace Icare, FR)
4th May: La Marquise (Lyone, FR)
6th May: Supersonic (Paris, FR)
24th May: Pharos (Arras, FR)
28th May: La Laiterie (Strasbourg, FR)
1st June: Bregenz Life (Bregenz, AT)
21st June: Kave Fest (Gisors, FR)
12th July: L’Empreinte (Savigny-Le-Temple, FR)
18th July: The Crofters Rights (Bristol, UK)
21st July: Zerox (Newcastle, UK)
25th July: Bloc+ (Glasgow, UK)
26th July: Satan’s Hollow (Manchester, UK)
27th July: The Garage (London, UK)
28th July: Subside Bar (Birmingham, UK)
Tickets on sale now – HERE
Violent Oblivion Tracklisting
I Am Floating…
Ricochet
Spiral
Proper Attitude
Missed Connections
Air Hunger
I Wish Myself To Be Happier
Curse
A Letter To Them
Violent Oblivion
Acte Manqué
Love Picture Soundtrack
…Faraway In Space, Forever
Listen to ‘Violent Oblivion’ in full – HERE
About OAKMAN
OAKMAN, burst onto the Lyon rock scene in 2016 with their self-produced EP, Waterscape. Their musical journey quickly expanded beyond France, taking them to stages in England, Italy, Japan, the US, and more. Notable performances include opening for Enter Shikari at Bataclan, Paris, sharing the stage with ZZ TOP at Pérouges Fest, and supporting Basement at Kao, Lyon, along with Bukowski at Marché Gare, Lyon. Building on this momentum, they released their second EP, “Plastic World”, in October 2018. The EP was mixed by Sam Pura (State Champs, Story So Far) in Fremont, CA, featuring tracks like “Plastic World” and “Spread,” which showcase a perfect blend of emotional depth and infectious joy. With Marine’s incredible voice leading the way, OAKMAN crafts a musical journey that seamlessly balances aggression and solace in each track. After the release of the second EP, they released two stand-alone singles (Outer Space, Naufragé) in 2019 and 2020 all recorded and produced by Sam Pura in the USA.
Oakman released their third EP, “SCP” an acronym for “sugar-coated pill,” in September 2022, after signing to the European record label, Rude Records. Singles from the EP quickly garnered the attention of the likes of Entertainment Tonight, Ones To Watch, Hot Topic and Billboard who dubbed “Night” “a carpe diem bop.”
Drawing inspiration from bands like The 1975, Now, Now, The Japanese House, and CHVRCHES, Oakman has evolved their sound into emotional popish rock, seamlessly navigating between indie-pop-rock and alt-pop with a touch of synthpop. The trio’s dedication to perfecting their sound through years of live performances has resulted in killer melodies that transport listeners beyond the clouds. As they enter a new era, OAKMAN invites you to explore their latest creations, marking the continued evolution of their distinctive sound.
OAKMAN are Jessie Gayaud on drums, Geremia Gayaud on bass, and Marine Lanzillotta on guitar and vocals.
New album ‘Violent Oblivion’ out NOW via Rude Records.
Order the record – HERE