Oklou

Marylou Mayniel, better known as Oklou, is a French musician and producer currently based in London. Her latest EP The Rite of May was released in March 2018 on London label NUXXE. Single 'Forever' was released in October 2019.

Working with computers, drum machines, synthesizers and found sounds, she makes music that has been described as "hazy R&B" by Pitchfork. She has previously released some of her self-released work on home-dubbed cassette tapes.

Mayniel grew up in the French countryside, then relocated to Paris and eventually moved to London, where she currently resides. In her Q&A with Dazed, she revealed that her biggest vocal inspirations are Frank Ocean, James Blake, Justin Bieber, SZA, the singer of Wu Lyf, Jhené Aiko, Drake and Palmistry.

She has also appeared as a guest DJ on NTS Radio, where she presented a selection of video game soundtracks alongside artist Parisian artist Krampf.

EPs

• "Avril EP" self released, 2014
• The Rite Of May (NUXXE, 2018)

Singles

• Forever (Tap Records, True Panther Sounds, Because Records, 2019)