Rising UK alt-pop band South Arcade unleashes a massive statement with the release of their five-track EP, ‘PLAY!’, which is out now via BKM Artists and LAB Records in partnership with Atlantic Records. The EP, mixed by Adam Hawkins, bursts with undeniable energy, confidence, and a new sense of emotional depth, fully capturing the sound of a band coming into their own. ‘PLAY!’ features the recent singles “FEAR OF HEIGHTS” and the Radio 1 favorite “Supermodels,” along with two previously unheard songs, including the anthem “Bleed Out,” with its razor-sharp melodies, and the vulnerable “Blood Run Warm,” which was featured as the Hottest Record on Radio 1’s New Music Show with Jack Saunders.
The band revealed that ‘PLAY!’ was written almost entirely on the road while touring this year, explaining that the tracks “have definitely been inspired by what we think the crowds will like live and what we think people will like in our future sets.” They added that the title is a nod to both playing shows and the feeling of pressing play on a movie or video game, reflecting their busy lives. This release lands amid their biggest UK and Ireland tour yet, including a massive show at London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town tonight. Following a successful US debut headline tour this past fall, which included a standout set at the Austin City Limits Music Festival, South Arcade is rising fast and shows no signs of slowing down, with major 2026 festival appearances announced for Download and TRNSMT.