arthvmist

From Selayang high-rise flats to LRT rides across the Klang Valley, arthvmist shapes sound into story. Yasser Arif is a writer-producer-mixing engineer based in Wangsa Maju, Kuala Lumpur, with roots that stretch from Batu Caves to Johor Bahru through his music collective, SWAGSIDE.

His path reflects the nomadic nature of an artist constantly evolving, adapting, and expanding his craft across different cities and their respective scenes. Inspired by artists like The Neighbourhood, Sonder, and 6LACK, his sonic palette defies categories whether it’s trap, R&B, pop, or EDM. His strength lies in translating lived experience into songs that resonate; based on memories, emotions and the people closest to him through his melodic sound that never compromises depth. His versatility isn’t just technical but reflected in how he writes, what he hears, and where he’s been.

What drives arthvmist isn’t just sound, but impact. He aspires to be a seniman in the truest sense; a complete artist who produces, writes, engineers, and performs with purpose. He stays committed to his vision of creating a sound that connects, one that is personal, deliberate, and rooted in real life.