Oklou Shares "the swirl ahead" From the In Waves Score

By Dani Reyes, November 11, 2026

French artist Oklou has released "the swirl ahead," the first track shared from the original score for In Waves, the animated feature that premieres on Netflix on December 11, 2026. The official listen and soundtrack pre-order are live through the official In Waves link provided in the announcement. The notice does not list an embargo.

The California surf-themed film is directed by Phuong Mai Nguyen and adapted from illustrator AJ Dungo's graphic memoir. The announcement describes In Waves as based on a true story, following love, surfing, and a confrontation with illness. Oklou composed and performed the score with fellow French artist ROB, who the notice identifies as a screen composer whose work includes Le Bureau des Légendes. The announcement describes a score that moves between orchestral, electronic, and pop writing, and says limited edition vinyl and CD editions of the soundtrack are also available for pre-order at the same official link. The announcement includes a full tracklisting; "the swirl ahead" is the first cue released from it, not the opening title on that list.

Oklou attended the film's world premiere on opening night of Critics' Week at the Cannes Film Festival in 2026. The announcement also says In Waves was the first animated feature selected to open that section. The score follows her album choke enough, released via True Panther and Because Music. The notice does not announce additional singles or a separate street date for the full soundtrack beyond the film's December 11 premiere and the pre-order listed in the announcement.