OAKMAN

Tickets are now available for OAKMAN at The Grace!

OAKMAN, a French-based trio consisting of Jessie Gayaud on drums, Geremia Gayaud on bass, and Marine Lanzillotta on guitar/vocals, 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. The EP contains six songs “All The Way Up,” “Murder,” “Fantasy”, “Night, Lucky Charm and All The Way Up.” The tracks have 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.