Inspired by a relapse after six years of sobriety, D’Arcy transforms that stumble and vulnerability into “One Night,” a song filled with rhythm, balance, and emotional transparency. In this track, D’Arcy channels her experience into a melody that makes you want to move, even when things don’t go as planned.
“It’s a deeply personal and sad song that we made into a fun pop punk tune. Why? Bc life is more fun when you take the shitty stuff and make it into pop punk,” she confesses.
The music video, directed and edited by Aria Herbst, takes the narrative to a surreal space: aliens and UFOs serve as metaphors for addiction, an external force that breaks in and takes over the protagonist until it completely abducts her.
Sonically, “One Night” maintains the dark and cinematic aesthetic that defines D’Arcy but adds a lighter, more danceable touch. Synths blend with crisp percussion and a bass line that holds the emotional tension of the story. Her voice slides between melancholy and irony.
What’s most compelling about the song is how it manages to address a heavy subject like relapse and the struggle with addiction without falling into melodrama. There’s an almost therapeutic honesty in her writing, along with a clear intent to celebrate the ability to rebuild oneself. That duality is what makes “One Night” so relatable: it’s a song about losing control but also about reclaiming power.
This release continues the path D’Arcy established with her debut album, “The Art of Flying,” praised for its blend of rawness and musical sophistication. In “One Night,” that same authenticity is reinforced by a more polished production, a catchy chorus, and a visual direction that underlines her artistic identity.
With more than 80 live performances across the United States and a growing reputation as a DJ in New York’s techno and house scene, D’Arcy proves that her talent knows no limits. “One Night” stands as proof that even from darkness, something beautiful can be created.
