ARKTA Release Brand New Music Video for "The Song for You" from Latest EP!

International hybrid alternative rock unit ARKTA has released a new music video for their song “The Song for You” from their first full EP titled “From Where the City Lights Burn” which was released on February 23rd. The full EP is currently available for listening on all digital platforms worldwide.

Although ARKTA is known to often incorporate programming and synths, “The Song for You” deliberately avoids them, opting instead for a straightforward sound with only raw instrumentation.

Tak, who wrote the lyrics, explains “This is a song for those who've felt crushed by the world, thrown out, and have gotten tired of everything. It's not a grand song about saving someone. I just wanted to turn my wish into a song where no one gives up on themselves. This is because I know people who gave up on life and left this world without giving me a chance to say anything. Because I know people who were rejected by the world due to discrimination. I know everyone is doing their best just by living their life to its fullest, but I thought that even someone like me could deliver a message to the world, that you're not alone. So, I poured my heart into this song. When you're ready to stand up, we'll pull you back up. We'll be here. Just for now, please listen to our song. I’m not saying let's try harder. Let's all just laugh together.”

kenken adds, “This song might feel somewhat different from the other tracks on the EP. But, we hope that listeners will appreciate the gentle, mellow yet powerful message conveyed in this song, which is also one of ARKTA's charms.”

To celebrate the release of their EP, ARKTA will also be having two shows/events in Tokyo, Japan on April 28th at the Shibuya Milkyway with ACME and at the Shibuya ROCKAHOLIC on April 29th which can be purchased here!

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“From Where the City Lights Burn” Digital Jacket Cover

“From Where the City Lights Burn” Track Listing

1. The Lily
2. The Last Day
3. The Angeles
4. The End feat. StellarStairs
5. The Song for You

The common theme running through the entire EP is the transience of the present reality and the fleeting nature of the life we are currently living. The band explains that the term “transience” is not solely negative, but it carries the sentiment that something vague, fragile, and easily crumbling can be beautiful and precious. While some songs touch upon unrequited feelings and eternal farewells, the emotions of longing, yearning for life, and feelings towards companions on the journey of life are also scattered throughout the five songs. The difficulty in expressing emotions through words alone is why, as ARKTA, they wanted to convey them through sound and it's the meaning behind creating and singing songs for them. Stream “From Where the City Lights Burn” on all streaming platforms here

ARKTA EP RELEASE SHOWS IN JAPAN

APRIL 28 – Tokyo, SHIBUYA MILKYWAY with ACME

APRIL 29 – Tokyo, SHIBUYA Rockaholic ARKTA “From Where the City Lights Burn” Release FAN MEETING

Find Tickets Here!