Vancouver-based producer Arya makes his return to NIGHTMODE on September 12 with Mind if U, a brooding single that dives deep into the emotional fallout of betrayal. Known for pushing boundaries across 140, trap, and bass-driven hybrids, Arya channels raw vulnerability into a forward-thinking cut that is as cathartic as it is devastating.
At its heart, Mind if U confronts the sting of deception. A scorned female vocal drifts over shadowy chords and sweeping atmospherics, bleeding with melancholy and resolve. The production mirrors the confession: orchestral stabs clash against glitchy textures, wistful piano melodies create fleeting moments of calm, and trembling details cut through with aching clarity. The track escalates from fragile introspection into a visceral drop, embodying the full spectrum of heartbreak, realization, and release.
The single follows Arya’s recent NIGHTMODE standouts ON ME and Thrill of It, both of which showcased his ability to translate emotional turbulence into genre-warping sound design. Those tracks earned radio support from Don Diablo, Curtis Jay, and media nods from outlets including Trap City, Skope Mag, UFO Network, and Find Your Sounds. Beyond NIGHTMODE, his catalog has been championed by electronic heavyweights such as RL Grime, Zeds Dead, Noisia, Steve Aoki, NGHTMRE & SLANDER, Alison Wonderland, and Ekali.
Emerging from his breakout Lost in Paranoia EP on NIGHTMODE, and bolstered by collaborations alongside borne, Saka, Moore Kismet, Phrva, and beastboi, Arya has carved out a reputation as one of trap and wave’s most inventive voices. His live shows—marked by explosive sets with Brownies & Lemonade—extend his high-voltage energy to the stage, further cementing his place at the forefront of experimental bass.
With Mind if U, Arya delivers one of his most emotionally direct works to date, extending his ongoing release streak with NIGHTMODE while showcasing his continued evolution as a producer redefining the boundaries of trap and wave.
Arya reflects: “Never trust anyone your gut doesn’t trust. ‘Mind if U’ is a reflection of that lesson—the moment you realize the truth was in you all along. I’m proud to share this track with NIGHTMODE, a label that continues to set the standard in electronic music. Grateful to be working with them again—shoutout NIGHTMODE.”