Australian producer Arky Waters releases debut album ‘Holdin’ On’

Australian producer Arky Waters steps into a new chapter with the release of his debut album, ‘Holdin’ On’, a bass-driven collection inspired by Sydney’s underground club scene and his own evolution as an artist.

Following a string of standout singles including ‘Holdin’ On’ featuring MAMI, ‘Ay Papi’, ‘UGETME?’, ‘OMG’, ‘Molly’, ‘Run It Up’ and ‘Just’, the full-length project sees Arky moving beyond bedroom production and embracing the energy of the dancefloor. Blending raw emotion with adventurous sound design, ‘Holdin’ On’ marks his first full venture into bass music.

Speaking about the album, Arky says:

“Holdin’ On is a reflection of my education in electronic music over the past couple of years. In a lot of ways, it feels like a journal entry, a snapshot of what was around me at the time. This album feels like the clearest expression of my vocabulary in electronic music so far. It’s been a beautiful way to create, all of it is rooted in joy, euphoria, and intensity. This is also my first real venture into bass music, which was what got me into electronic music in the first place. It completely changed the way I think about music technology. I’ve always approached music as something more tangible, but bass music feels different; you start shaping frequencies and soundwaves themselves. I hope people hear this album as a snapshot of my POV. Life in Sydney city through my lens.”

Leading the release is the focus track, ‘Take a Trip’, a collaboration with fellow producer LX. What began as a relaxed studio session quickly developed into an experimental club weapon, pairing nostalgic melodies with forward-thinking bass production.

Arky explains:

“LX and I got into the studio together a while back. He laid out these beautiful chords that were reminiscent of Deadmau5. I absolutely loved it. The bones for the song literally came together within the hour of that session. We had been listening to a lot of DNB at the time so we wanted to make something for the dancefloor, but it ended up being a bit more experimental. Since we’ve known each other for a while, I think we were comfortable to push the boundaries a bit more and see what could happen.”

‘Holdin’ On’ showcases an artist confidently pushing into new territory while celebrating the community that helped shape his sound. Rooted in Sydney’s vibrant nightlife and driven by a passion for bass music, the album establishes Arky Waters as one of Australia’s most exciting emerging electronic producers.

‘Holdin’ On’ is out now via Mammal Sounds Records. Check it out below and grab it here!