Glorious

Glorious serves as the definitive debut statement from Arty, marking his transition from a bedroom producer of trance instrumentals to a fully realized songwriter. Released in 2015 via Insomniac and Interscope, the album represents the peak of the 'progressive house' era while signaling a shift toward indie-dance and pop crossover. Arty moved beyond his Anjunabeats roots here, collaborating with a diverse array of vocalists like Conrad Sewell and Blondfire to create a more structured, song-oriented listening experience. The production is notable for its 'shimmering' quality - a signature Arty trait involving high-frequency clarity and dense, melodic layering. Critics at the time, including those from YourEDM and We Got This Covered, highlighted the album's emotional depth and its ability to maintain a cohesive narrative arc despite the variety of subgenres explored, from French house influences to stadium-sized EDM. It remains a landmark for fans of the melodic festival sound.