Young Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, Arden Jones captures unforgettable, serotonin-filled California summers into a perfect blend of pop, hip-hop, and alternative that, while familiar, is undeniably his own. His clever rhymes and witty lyricism paint heartfelt, relatable sentiments that beautifully juxtapose his infectious hooks and euphoric, nostalgia-inspired beats.
From a young age, Arden’s love of skating and surfing came second only to his love of music, successfully teaching himself to play an array of instruments including upright bass, mandolin, guitar, piano, and ukelele. His musical household introduced him to legends like Prince, Michael Jackson, 50 Cent, and Bright Eyes, but it wasn’t long before he began forging his own musical identity inspired by J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, and Mac Miller. A prolific user of Garageband and SoundCloud, Arden posted his internet-beat smash "Parallel Parking" on TikTok at the end of 2020 where it caught the attention of newly minted label, vnclm_, and eventually soared into the hearts of 25 million Spotify listeners.
Since the song's release, Arden continues to pave his own way into the music world. Following a series of hit singles (including SMILE, either way and mr sunshine) and performances to screaming fans across the country, Arden was determined to reward his die-hard fanbase, dropping a new three-song EP at the beginning of every month for all of 2022 to immense critical acclaim. With millions of streams and an unrelenting work ethic, Arden Jones proves that he really is “just trying to make you smile”.