Music / First LookTrust – Are We Arc?Exclusive: Toronto's synth whiz drops a beautiful, melodic new single from his second albumShareLink copied ✔️February 19, 2014MusicFirst LookTextOwen Myers Electronic artist Robert Alfons is gearing up to release Joyland, his ecstatic second album as Trust, through Arts and Crafts. We’ve already heard the fully-fleshed “Rescue, Mister” and “Capitol”, and now Alfons shares the pensive “Are We Arc?” on Dazed. Synths soar as well as stab, weaving around his voice which goes from a guttural Ian Curtis growl to a sing-songy coo. As Alfons explains: "It was written on the side of volcano while in argentina, inspired by patience and lava. An integral tender moment in the album's story." Trust plays Glasgow on May 17, Edinburgh on May 18, and London on May 20 as part of his European tour. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MOREWatch: beabadoobee on AI slop, the Gen Z stare and Zayn MalikAss, miso soup and furries: beabadoobee’s 5 most chaotic online moments Antonio MarrasAntonio Marras wants us to stop and smell the roses for AW26beabadoobee: ‘You’ve got to embrace the fuck-ups and the failures’The most revealing lyrics on Harry Styles’ new album GucciEsDeeKid, Fakemink and more shut down Gucci’s AW26 afterpartyThe rise of EsDeeKid in 5 tracksWatch: Oklou on favourite films, parenthood, and how to say her nameA starter pack guide to the lore of 2hollis‘The internet was a bad parent to me’: 2hollis and Arca in conversation6 times Lil Uzi Vert pushed rap forwardLil Uzi Vert: ‘Everything’s too goth, we need more steampunk’Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy