Melbourne-based producer Darby has been bridging the gap between pop and electronic music with a thrilling genre-defying signature. Joining forces with Los Angeles-based songstress Britt Lari comes the addictive club anthem “TRUST.” The track marks the debut of both artists on NIGHTMODE, and arrives as part of the label’s 13th season of releases.
“TRUST” is the perfect mixture of catchy crossover feels and darker UK bassline-driven drops. Opening with ethereal pads, twinkling tones, and circular piano chords, Darby creates a dreamy soundbed that is enhanced by Britt Lari’s silky-smooth vocals. While the lyrics are dipped in trepidation, there’s an undeniable magnetism that’s too tempting to resist. The push and pull of passion versus logic plays out in sonic form, moving from addictive and upbeat vibes before transitioning into the murky UKG drops. The questioning vocal unwinds into hammering basslines, laser-laden synths, emotive vocal chops, and vibrant flourishes. Carefully crafted percussion drives the track between the different dimensions. “TRUST” serves as a blueprint for effortlessly blending pop appeal with heavy-hitting club sounds at the highest level.
Riding high off collaborations with Juuku, Tails, and Slippy, plus remixes for ODESZA, IMANU, and San Holo, Darby exponentially increases his momentum with “TRUST.” It should come as no surprise that the artist is quickly becoming a favorite amongst tastemakers drawing support from heavyweights like Illenium, Alison Wonderland, and SLANDER.
“TRUST is a raw devotion to the music—an unfiltered surrender to an irresistible external force. My recent immersion into UK and Australian Club culture has deeply influenced my recent sound, think intense rhythms, blaring basslines, and overall connectedness. It was a dream to get Britt’s vocals on this track and she fully delivered, I know listeners will get a massive kick out of how the melodic intro blends into an aggressive drop.”—Darby
Australian-born producer/songwriter ‘Darby’ has characterized himself as a musical powerhouse at the crossroads of electronic & pop. With a taste of euphoric nostalgia, the 23-year-old curates a dreamy essence of a matured take on the glittery Y2K digital aesthetic. Since debuting in 2019, his accelerated growth has earned support from the likes of electronic icons Disclosure, Martin Garrix, ILLENIUM, Alison Wonderland, SLANDER & NGHTMRE, with official remixes for San Holo's ‘bb u ok?’ Deluxe Album and IMANU's ‘UNFOLD Remixes’ Album. With outstanding releases on electronic labels Monstercat, Deadbeats, Bitbird, and Ophelia Records as well as mainstream support from International (SiriusXM) & National Radio (Triple J), Darby has intensely defined his reputation in all spheres of his domain. Reflecting elements of a sunset, the genre-bending artist crafts an ethereal audio-visual experience through his work, holding nothing back in terms of technical creativity and raw emotional experience. Through colorful energetic soundscapes, Darby transports listeners and tugs at genres in ways that are truly unexpected. With strong acclaim already to his name, fans are eager at what’s on the horizon for this rising act.