Gig Preview: ARCADIA at Day and Night Cafe, Manchester 28/6/16

Stoke-on-Trent indie five piece; ARCADIA; are set to play Machester's 'Day and Night Cafe' on Tuesday 28th June. Despite only forming in November of 2015, the young group have already secured themselves a UK tour and a successful debut EP, entitled 'The Shore'.

After headlining Birmingham's O2 Academy 3, 'The Mad Ferret' (Preston) and 'The Exchange' in Stoke-on-Trent earlier this month, things are looking very promising for this happy-go-lucky indie rock outfit.
Their sound channels a very trendy branch of indie - lots of pedals, catchy, borderline pop licks/choruses and occasionally showcasing a more ambitious bass line - which should enable them to gain a hearty following. There still a little 'rough around the edges'. Some of their lyrics are a little clumsy, making them sound like rebelling teens opposed to edgy indie rockers.
However this trait is reflective of both their audience and themselves. In fact, this may be a very charming trait during a live set and it it'll be interesting to see how the band and their sound progresses.

Details at a glance - Arcadia at Day and Night Cafe, Manchester
Tuesday 28th June
Doors at 19:30
£5 Guestlist, £6otd
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