ARKTKT Signs To Moonbase’s Trench Records
Releases New Single ‘Convergence’
New EP Uminari Set For Release May 5

“ARKTKT is unique because he can combine such psychedelic textures with digital accents to create a brand new piece of music that you don’t hear much these days.”
– Purple Sneakers
“He’s got an amazing melodic style.” – Noisia
TRENCH Records is thrilled to announce the signing of its first international artist in New Jersey producer, artist and DJ, ARKTKT.
ARKTKT is the alias of Jarred Barnes. Hailing from Piscataway, New Jersey, he’s more than just your ordinary, everyday bedroom producer – boasting a BA Degree in Songwriting from the Berklee College of Music. Barnes’ academic training is reflected tenfold through a unique approach to composition, which often sees single arrangements spanning numerous genres at a time. He showcases an eclectic musical palette through a diverse, intricately constructed catalogue, as is displayed in his brand-new single ‘Convergence’.
The first track from his forthcoming Uminari EP – due Friday, May 5 via TRENCH Records – the song was premiered by Purple Sneakers who declared, “we can tell that this EP is going to be epic because the song itself seems to be chock full of elements that fit together perfectly.”
ARKTKT’s uncompromising attention to detail has seen the young artist receive praise from industry figureheads such as Timbaland, Culprate, edIT, and Moonbase. It’s through that last connection that he now joins TRENCH’s formidable line-up of Moonbase, Tiber and Herzeloyde – as the label started by Moonbase in 2016 takes further strides towards building one of the most unique rosters in the Australian electronic music landscape.
TRENCH head honcho Moonbase says ARKTKT is a welcome addition to the label roster. “Trench is proud to welcome ARKTKT into the label family. An imaginative producer that effortlessly unites razing bass with oozing melodies, ARKTKT has sculpted a signature sound that we love and hope you do too.”
With a continuously growing library of thought-provoking compositions and an unshakeable dedication to continuously eclipsing an already impressive discography, ARKTKT stands at the forefront of a new generation of artists who seek to challenge both themselves and their audiences in a rise that is sure to turn heads in 2017 and beyond.
‘CONVERGENCE’ IS OUT NOW VIA TRENCH RECORDS
THE UMINARI EP IS OUT ON TRENCH RECORDS MAY 5
AMNPLIFY – BA