Lily Oakes

The mystery surrounding Lily Oakes as an artist bleeds into her music. Enigmatic, poised and stylish, an extension of her scant online presence and brooding, studied headshots.
A composer, producer, musician and of course singer, her work spans many genres as an artist.
Lily works from the inside - out, with a feral intensity and haunting honesty that reminds us of what it’s like to feel everything.
First coming to prominence as co-writer and singer on the theme songs for both Swedish romantic drama Swoon, and the theme tune for Netflix TV series Shadowplay, Oakes has continued to write and record noir-inflected music for film, documentary, TV series and commercials, developing various female artists and fine artists amongst other mediums.
Lily Oakes is hailed as one of the decade’s most intriguing musical talents. A musical polymath, she has the rare ability to stir deep, primal emotions, and to craft timeless songs that are classics-in-waiting.

Oakes continues to write for a variety of other projects, penning original songs with critically acclaimed composers and in demand as a composer for documentary & film including a 2025 release ‘Animal Within’ directed by Anthony Dod Mantle.
The theme tune for the acclaimed TV series ‘Machine’, composer for Worldwide Fine art shows for Maupin, Ropac, Pompidou and Frieze and international brands. Lily has produced original music for Max Mara, Nike, Nowness, Pinterest and has modeled for Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana and Burberry to name a few, also featured in many magazines including, Vogue Italia, Re-Edition, Alla Carta, Soma, Something About etc
Lily also creatively develops, produces and ghost- writes for up and coming commercial female artists.
Previously signed to IMG Talent and ICM as a composer.