Rising electronic producer/DJ Arky Waters continues a prolific run toward his highly anticipated debut album – which is set for release on July 2nd (presave) – with the release of his most daring single to date, ‘Just’.
Following the success of club-heavy hitters like ‘Run It Up’ and ‘OMG’, Arky Waters pivots away from the formulaic to deliver a track defined by intentional disorder.
‘Just’ is a masterclass in controlled chaos. Moving away from the polished grooves of traditional tech-house and breakbeat, the track leans into a high-tension, experimental landscape. By intentionally placing snares in irregular patterns and deploying “out of time” vocal chops, Waters creates a sonic environment that feels both urgent and unpredictable. It is a stark departure that showcases his evolution from a club-focused producer to a boundary-pushing artist.
Reflecting on the creative process behind the track, Arky Waters shares:
“I wanted to make an experimental track for the album – something that felt intense and chaotic. I was just throwing snares in random places and chopping vocals up out of time. I feel like a lot of the time in electronic music you can feel tempted to make things really formulaic and groovy and I wanted to break out of that. It’s definitely a direction I’ll be running with moving forward.”
The single serves as a pivotal chapter in the lead-up to his debut full-length project. While his previous work has drawn comparisons to the industrial weight of Bicep and the intricate textures of Overmono, ‘Just’ sees Waters carving out a lane that is entirely his own, filtering UK-inspired club culture through a raw, experimental Australian lens.
‘Just’ is out now via Mammal Sounds Records:
https://bfan.link/arky-waters-just
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Credits:
Written & Produced by Arky Waters
Mixed by Doug Wright
Mastered by Suture Mastering Artwork, Photos & Visuals by Arky Waters