Oakman Release New Single, ‘Curse’

French-based trio OAKMAN have released a video for their brand new single ‘Curse’.

The single is taken off the bands brand new album ‘Violent Oblivion’ out 3rd May 2024 via Rude Records.

Speaking about the new single OAKMAN said, “‘A year ago, we wrote the song ‘Murder,’ which described the point of view of a victim suddenly imagining herself, in her fantasy, becoming the murderer of her abuser. But what about the trauma years later? That’s what ‘Curse’ is about. The song delves into an inner struggle against past trauma or toxic relationships. The lyrics evoke the desire to free oneself from memories and feelings associated with a painful experience, which persist despite everything. The repetition of the refrain ‘But I won’t surrender’ expresses the refusal to give in to the power these thoughts and memories have over the person, affirming that she refuses to be dominated by them and fights for her own healing and emotional freedom”

On the new album the band said,“Violent Oblivion is that violent break with the outside world, our own emotions, and the encounter with our traumas. Through the songs, it represents the different mental states Violent Oblivion can put us in. The powerful catchy melodies and lively instrumentals conceal deep and strong feelings, mental problems, excitement, fear and despair. Getting out of this Violent Oblivion is a big challenge, so we eventually hang on to find some hope and love to cope”.

Check out the single, ‘Curse’ below.

Oakman Announce UK Headlining Tour

French-based trio Oakman have shared details of their upcoming UK tour.

The band’s new record, ‘Violent Oblivion’, is set to arrive May 03 via Rude Records and has already been heralded by singles ‘Missed Connections’, ‘Air Hunger’, ‘Proper Attitude’ and ‘I Wish Myself To Be Happier’.

Following the full album’s release, the band will be hitting the road across the UK, starting at Bristol’s The Crofters Rights on July 18 and concluding at Birmingham’s Subside Bar on July 28.

Discussing the new album and its main themes, the band have shared: 

“‘Violent Oblivion’ is that violent break with the outside world, our own emotions, and the encounter with our traumas. 

“Through the songs, it represents the different mental states ‘Violent Oblivion’ can put us in. The powerful catchy melodies and lively instrumentals conceal deep and strong feelings, mental problems, excitement, fear and despair. 

“Getting out of this ‘Violent Oblivion’ is a big challenge, so we eventually hang on to find some hope and love to cope”.

Check out the UK touring dates below.

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)

Oakman Announce New Record, ‘Violent Oblivion’

French-based trio OAKMAN have announced their brand new album ‘Violent Oblivion’ out 3rd May 2024 via Rude Records.

The record sees the band return with their signature pop rock sound and catchy melodies. To celebrate the release OAKMAN have released new single ‘Proper Attitude,’ the third offering off the upcoming album. 

On the new album the band said,“Violent Oblivion is that violent break with the outside world, our own emotions, and the encounter with our traumas. Through the songs, it represents the different mental states Violent Oblivion can put us in. The powerful catchy melodies and lively instrumentals conceal deep and strong feelings, mental problems, excitement, fear and despair. Getting out of this Violent Oblivion is a big challenge, so we eventually hang on to find some hope and love to cope”.

Speaking about the new single OAKMAN said “This song describes the feeling of trying to maintain a proper attitude when everything’s going wrong. You’re pretending to be okay when everything’s falling apart inside you and you start to lose it. You’re mad at yourself because you think it’s your fault and people are blaming you. Sometimes it’s too hard to pretend, so you just want to throw it all away.

This song has a sarcastic tone. When you’re slowly collapsing and people keep complaining and blaming you for everything, while you’re just trying to survive. Not to mention the very negative feelings about yourself you’re confronted with, after some time, you simply want to throw everything away. When things aren’t going well, it’s easy to end up having this “attitude”, that bitchy one I like to call “proper attitude”

Check out the Cover Art, Tracklisting and Pre-order options for ‘Violent Oblivion’ below as well as the visualiser for ‘Proper Attitude’.

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

Pre-order options are available via the following link.

Rude Records Announce Three Date UK Tour Featuring Delaire The Liar, Modern Error & Oakman

Rude Records artists are going on a three date UK tour featuring Delaire The Liar, Modern Error and Oakman

This spring, Rude Records are going on tour in the UK! In what is set to be a year of firsts, the Milan-based independent label have announced Rude Records Presents: The Getaway Tour. Featuring the visceral Delaire The Liar, enthralling Modern Error and French-based rockers Oakman, the three-date tour will kick off in April.

Tickets will go on sale Friday 10th February.

On the announcement for the tour, A&R and General Manager, Federico Croci says:

“We’re really excited about Rude Records Presents: The Getaway tour taking place in the UK in April. It goes without saying, live shows are vital to artists, especially in their development, and we’re pleased to give our brilliant artists: Delaire The Liar, Modern Error and Oakman, the opportunity to play in these cities before the summer. There’s no doubt it’s going to be a great run of shows, these artists are outstanding in their live performances and we can’t wait to see them on stage”.

Check out the tour dates below.

April 2023

Wednesday 26th April – London, Boston Music Room

Thursday 27th April – Manchester, Satans Hollow

Friday 28th April – Glasgow, The Garage Attic