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Warf & Arcy Explore Perception and Perspective in “Reality”
“For the dreamers, the rebels, and the ones who refuse to surrender, Warf & Arcy’s music is a reminder that while the struggle is real, so is your power.”
Warf & Arcy return with their latest release, Reality, a minimal–deep tech track that’s as introspective as it is hypnotic. Like most of their records, the production came from inspiration in the moment. This time, Arcy’s lyrics were born from daydreaming about people’s perceptions and how they can affect others in both positive and negative ways.
“Sometimes the people that might seem crazy might be the sanest people to everyone else” Arcy reflects.
“Writing about something like that could open people’s eyes to truly consider their reality and how they’re acting or reacting to it.”
Ironically, during the recording of Reality, the duo were in completely different headspaces. As a couple who are also creative partners, they admit that the dynamic between them can sometimes influence the music — and in this case, it gave the vocals exactly the authentic mood the track needed.
The song also reflects Warf & Arcy’s signature approach: creating a light-and-dark contrast that mirrors their brand and artistic identity.
From Skrillex to Daft Punk: Musical Roots
Warf’s journey into electronic music began in grade 9 during the big boom of Skrillex and Deadmau5. Going from mainstream radio to those groundbreaking sounds was a turning point that led to more than 16 years of production experience.
Arcy’s background began in classical opera, touring Europe with her choir before meeting Warf in a studio session on July 27, 2021. Originally there to record her first pop/R&B album, she naturally gravitated towards EDM, and their personal and musical relationship grew from there.
Warf cites Above & Beyond as his biggest inspiration, while Arcy names Daft Punk. Together, they describe their sound in three words: melodic, cinematic, and introspective.
A First Festival and a Standing Ovation
One defining moment in their career came at a grassroots festival in Ottawa, then called Basscamp (now Spacecamp), run by their friend Dante (DASA). It was the first time Warf & Arcy performed together, and the experience convinced Arcy that this was what she wanted to do with her life.
After that, Warf brought his gear over, and Arcy spent two to three hours a day on the decks. Within six months, she had her first solo gig in Ottawa — earning a standing ovation.
When it comes to dream festivals, Warf points to Tomorrowland, while Arcy has her sights set on Burning Man.
Beyond the Music
Recently, the pair have been enjoying Above & Beyond’s latest album and just completed a special remix for the Start a Fire remix competition. Arcy is also a fan of Township Rebellion, Miss Monique, and Horse Girl — artists whose styles contrast with Warf’s, creating the unique blend of light and dark in their productions.
Outside of music, they’re deeply passionate about changing perspectives and using their platform to shed light on serious topics.
This August, they’ll perform at Gaiafest and the BlackRabbit Campout, while also preparing a darker, harder techno EP — their most intense work yet — with one track set for release on Berlin Records in October.
A Message to Listeners
With Reality, Warf & Arcy want fans to think deeply about their own perspectives.
“Accept the uniqueness of someone’s mind and realize that your reality is not the only one that exists” they share. “Just because you have a different perspective doesn’t mean you’re crazy. It shouldn’t separate us — it should bring us closer together.”
They see their work as a movement that inspires change, thoughtfulness, and unity:
“Sometimes our messages are going to hurt, but then they’re going to heal.”
A Crowd’s Protective Instinct
One of their favorite career stories happened when Arcy played a solo gig and decided to drop a freshly mastered techno track. The crowd went wild, and when Warf approached to comment on it, a fan pushed him away, saying, “Bro, leave the DJ alone — she’s cooking, this is her new song” not realizing he was the co-creator. Far from being offended, they took it as a sign that the music had truly connected.
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