Zach Bryan – Oak Island
Zach Bryan – Oak Island (2024)
Directed by: Matthew Dillon Cohen
Oak Island is a poignant country ballad by Zach Bryan, released on July 4, 2024, as the sixth track from his fifth studio album, *The Great American Bar Scene*. The song delves into themes of brotherhood, loyalty, and the struggles of life, narrating the story of a railroad worker who confronts the dangerous path his younger brother has taken. The accompanying music video, directed by Matthew Dillon Cohen and co-written with Bryan’s then-girlfriend Brianna LaPaglia, stars Casey Affleck and Jack Martin. Filmed in Schenectady, New York, the video portrays the emotional journey of two brothers entangled in a web of crime and redemption, capturing the raw intensity of the song’s narrative.
