Rising Australian producer/DJ Arky Waters is thrilled to announce the release of his highly anticipated debut album, Holdin’ On. A masterful culmination of sonic exploration, the album serves as both a personal journal and a collective celebration of the Sydney club scene, marking Arky’s definitive venture into the world of bass music. The full-length record follows a string of widely acclaimed lead-singles that set the stage for the album’s expansive soundscape, including the title track Holdin’ On (feat. MAMI), Ay Papi, and early 2026 club favourites UGETME?, OMG, Molly, Run It Up, and Just.
Holdin’ On represents a big evolutionary leap for the artist, who traded solitary bedroom production for the chaotic, beautiful energy of the dancefloor. Rooted deeply in joy, intensity, and late-night raves, the record bridges the gap between raw emotion and intricate sound design.
“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.” ~ Arky Waters
Leading the charge alongside the album’s release is the focus track Take a Trip, a dynamic collaboration with seasoned club-scene newcomer LX. What started as a casual studio session quickly spun into a boundary-pushing, experimental dancefloor anthem, blending nostalgic electronic textures with forward-thinking bass arrangements.
“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.” ~ Arky Waters
Initially approaching music through a traditional, tangible lens, Arky Waters’ recent evolution has seen him dive headfirst into the mechanics of bass music, making him one of the most exciting, forward-thinking producers to watch in the Australian electronic circuit. By shifting from solitary creation to a deeply collaborative, community-driven philosophy, this album stands as a testament to the power of Sydney’s underground nightlife.
Holdin’ On is available now on all major streaming platforms via Mammal Sounds Records.
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Album Launch Party:
July 18th – Unholy Playhouse, Sydney (tickets)
Credits:
Written & Produced by Arky Waters
Mixed by Doug Wright
Mastered by Suture Mastering
Artwork, Photos & Visuals by Arky Waters
Stream:
https://bfan.link/arky-waters-holdin-on-lp
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