Willaris. K drops new double A-side,‘Natural Selection/Cobaki Sky
Gaining support from legendary BBC Radio 1 tastemaker Pete Tong, Australian producer Willaris. Kcontinues to leave his sonic footprint in the electronic industry on account of his eclectic productions and widely acclaimed sold-out shows, including festival main stage appearances.
His latest release, a double A-side made up of ‘Natural Selection’ and ‘Cobaki Sky (Prequel)’ cementsWillaris’ reputation as a producer of the highest order. Made up of the slick progressive ‘Cobaki Sky’, inspired by his home-town on Australia’s Tweed Heads,Willaris. K uses a range of wistful loops and melancholic chord patterns to steep his track in deep emotion. The release is of stark contrast to the rhythmic plucks of ‘Natural Selection’, a more atmospheric and club-focused production.
Famed for his hypnotic and bass-driven soundscapes, Willaris. K is best known for seamlessly weaving together futuristic textures to create his unique signature sound. A qualified electrician, Willaris samples most of his ambient sounds while on the job monitoring the power grid on the New South Wales/Queensland border.
Amassing widespread support on his debut Alchemy EP, a 7-track production that explores themes of transience, movement, darkness and currents, the producer has previously scored success with ‘Dour Nights’ - which was named Pete Tong’s ‘Essential New Tune’. Alongside the EP, Willaris. K curated the‘Alchemy Exhibition’ where he collaborated with videographer Yeoseop Yoon for a series of stills and installations. The exhibition was showcased in Melbourne and Sydney.
Willaris. K made his debut at this year’s Coachella Music & Arts Festival and recently completed his sold-out Australia headline tour to critical acclaim. The emerging producer also recently played a number of shows in Europe, including Watergate Berlin, as well as making his UK festival debut at Forbidden Fruit Festival alongside the likes of Bonobo, Floating Points and Bicep.