{
  "id": 19516917,
  "title": "Oklou Scored a New Animated Film",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/oklou-scored-a-new-animated-film",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-11T16:12:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Pitchfork",
    "slug": "pitchfork",
    "url": "https://pitchfork.com/story/oklou-scored-a-new-animated-film/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Oklou, the talented composer, has contributed to the soundtrack of the upcoming animated film In Waves, which will be released on Netflix. She worked alongside French artist ROB to create the 23-song score for the movie, which will be available alongside the film on December 11. A preview of the track \"The Swirl Ahead\" has been released, giving fans a sneak peek of the musical journey. Directed by Phuong Mai Nguyen, In Waves is based on AJ Dungo's 2019 graphic memoir of the same name, which tells the story of a surfer and skateboarder's romance and personal struggles. The film made its debut at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this year and was the first animated feature selected to open Cannes' Critics Week. This release marks a significant year for Oklou, who has just completed a tour supporting her 2025 album Choke Enough. The tour included appearances at Coachella, Primavera Sound, Lollapalooza, and All Points East, as well as a deluxe edition of her album featuring a collaboration with FKA twigs titled \"Viscus.\"",
  "summary": "The first song off the In Waves soundtrack, “The Swirl Ahead,\" is out now",
  "key_points": [
    "Oklou composed 23 songs for Netflix animated film In Waves.",
    "Film debuts at Cannes Film Festival, premieres December 11.",
    "Oklou's year includes Coachella, Primavera Sound, Lollapalooza tours."
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}