As a fan of early 2000s alternative rock, South Arcade hits the mark every time. I was instantly hooked after hearing their 2024 single “stone cold summer” this past summer and no one has gotten a second of peace since. The price of attendence only grew my excitment as tickets were only $25. That is so rare to find in today’s culture of live music, with most mainstream artist shows selling for nothing less than $200. The band consists of four members: Harmony Cavelle, Ollie Green, Harry Winks, and Cody Jones. Vocalist Cavelle serendaded the crowd with every note, I was in awe.
Harmony Cavelle sings new single, “Fear of Heights”
The Conduit venue in Winter Park was an intimate space. I was towards the back right corner and could see perfectly at 5’5″–which is always a concern I carry to all standing room only shows. South Arcade came on stage and my voice was lost instantly. There’s something about their music that just makes me want to scream my lungs out. Cavelle and Green did a phanomenal job of staying close to the front of the stage. Even though the venue was small, find a window of visibility is so much easier when the performer gives equal attention to all sides of the stage.
It’s rare to find a band that hits your taste profile perfectly but I think I’ve found that in South Arcade. The setlist was perfect. With old favorites like “Silverlight” and “Supermodels” along with screaming anthems “DANGER” and “HOW 2 GET AWAY WITH MURDER.” My friend, who knew none of the words, was jumping alongside die hard fans in the crowd. The four of them had so much energy on stage I wish I had more space to dance around the floor. There were some moshpit moments with few fans circling in the center. The crowd was well behaved and I was able to enjoy the show with plently of room to move around. I will definately be there the next time they come to the US.
South Arcade’s second EP “PLAY!” will be released on November 21st and you can enjoy the prerelase single “Drive Myself Home” wherever you stream your music!
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