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Arjuna Oakes
Arjuna Oakes is an accomplished singer/songwriter, pianist, composer and producer from New Zealand, currently based in London. Following the release of his debut EP ‘The Watcher’ in 2019, Arjuna has released another six projects all to widespread acclaim. Two EP's ‘First Nights’ and ‘Final Days’ are a collaboration with longtime friend and co-producer Serebii, released by LA-based record label Innovative Leisure (BADBADNOTGOOD, Allah-Las). First Nights debuted at #5 on KCRW's top 30 Albums chart and has had extensive play on BBC6 and BBC1xtra. Arjuna has released the tracks “Motel” and “The Love That I Feel”, his first singles with London based record label Albert's Favourites “Watch out for a great singer from New Zealand called Arjuna Oakes” - Gilles Peterson (BBC Radio 6 Music) Arjuna's last two EPs ‘Future Lullaby’ and ‘Sierra’ were created with mentor and renowned Greek/Kiwi composer John Psathas. Sierra was recorded in Athens with both kiwi and Greek musicians, and released in January this year. Arjuna was a composer in residence for Orchestra Wellington in 2023, performing 'Safe Way To Fall' with John Psathas. Aside from releasing recorded projects, Arjuna has also scored a Theatre show, composed for a string quintet and performed extensively around the New Zealand touring and festival circuit. He has opened for artists including Jordan Rakei, Moonchild and Allen Stone.

Songs

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Reset
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Blame E
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Mallet Groove
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Motel
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Even When You're Gone
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Albums

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While I'm Distracted

2025
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Final Days

2022

Singles & EPs

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Blame

Single • 2025
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No Joke

Single • 2025
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Sierra

EP • 2024
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Mallet Groove

Single • 2025
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Catch Me

Single • 2024
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Craving The World

Single • 2023
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Before It's All Over

Single • 2025
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The Love That I Feel

Single • 2024
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Lay Low

Single • 2025
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Motel

Single • 2024

Videos

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I ❤️ Nick Drake. Was fun jamming this on the old piano in my childhood home #nickdrake #piano #sing

Arjuna Oakes • 302 views
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Arjuna Oakes - Lay Low (Official Music Video)

Arjuna Oakes • 25K views

Live performances

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Last September we went and played a show at @cobaltstudios.ouseburn, full set on their channel

Arjuna Oakes • 67 views
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Arjuna Oakes - Live in a Garden

Arjuna Oakes • 14K views
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Arjuna Oakes & Serebii - Proof Is In the Pudding (Live at Old St Paul's)

Arjuna Oakes & Serebii • 2.6K views

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Jazz For The Hip-Hop Generation

Playlist • YouTube Music
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New Jazz Impressions

Playlist • YouTube Music

Playlists by Arjuna Oakes

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Arjuna's live sessions

Playlist • Arjuna Oakes • 509 views
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Possible transcriptions

Playlist • Arjuna Oakes • 39 views
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Arjuna's music videos

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