No Joke by Arjuna Oakes
“I often write music from a subconscious place, from a feeling rather than a concept. I came up with some chords that had this rebellious feeling about them, they sparked my imagination. I quickly started writing lyrics in a very stream of consciousness way, focusing on painting imagery rather than telling a linear story. "
No Joke definitely opens in an ominous atmosphere, heavier and more laden with a different darkness to what we've been accustomed to from Arjuna. But the track has an explosive release and a frenetic, building energy, reaching into broken beats in its final moments.
As always Arjuna's music blends electronic production with exceptional live performances and No Joke is a perfect way to begin the journey to his debut album "While I'm Distracted" due for release in May 2025.
Tracklist
| 1. | No Joke | 4:32 |
Credits
Arjuna Oakes - Vocals, piano/keyboards, synths, production
Harrison Scholes - Bass
Jo Jenkins - Guitar
Sam Notman - Drums
Zane Hawkins - Percussion
Callum Mower - Additional production
Produced and written by Arjuna Oakes
Mixed and co-produced by Callum Mower (Serebii)
Mastered by Kelly Hibbert (Alma chrome)
Additional recording at Surgery Studios engineered by Lee Prebble
Artwork by Suchita Jain, styled by Jieying Cai
License
All rights reserved.
Arjuna Oakes, a New Zealand-born singer, songwriter, pianist, composer, and producer, has been making significant strides in the music scene since his debut EP in 2019. Currently based in London and with his debut album, While I’m Distracted, set for release on May 9, 2025, Arjuna continues to push the boundaries of his artistry, creating genre-defying compositions.