Hotly-tipped Northern front-runners Arkayla warm up for their biggest year yet, returning with their latest single, ‘Run Kid’.
Closing out 2025 with their highly anticipated EP DON’T LOOK FOR ANSWERS, reputed for a sound that exudes British nostalgia in a fresh and contemporary way, the boys are back in full force with their latest electrifying single. Driven by driving guitars and crashing drums, ‘Run Kid’ is an infectious track that boasts Arkayla’s dexterous lyricism. Perfect for their upcoming shows, the spellbinding guitar solo sits centre stage as the quartet provide fans with yet another wheel-up worthy track to indulge.
Formed through a string of serendipitous connections, some made in school corridors, others in college rehearsal rooms, and even later down the line, Arkayla are a collision of different worlds and personalities, but a story rooted in fate and a shared, unwavering love for guitar music. Now gearing up for another exciting year ahead, ‘Run Kid’ is the next big release from the promising band.
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Since their debut in 2023, Arkayla have become known for their whirlwind live shows and sharp lyrical instincts, earning key early supporters across radio and press including BBC Radio 6 (Guy Garvey, Cerys Matthews), Radio X’s John Kennedy (X-Posure Hot One), Virgin Radio, XS Manchester Record of the Week, CLASH, Rolling Stone UK, DORK, Notion, Noctis Magazine, Wonderland, 1883 Magazine, BBC Radio London’s Gary Crowley, and many more.
The quartet have already supported the likes of Andy Goodwin, Seb Lowe, The Lathums, The Royston Club and Blossoms. Alongside their headline tour across the UK, they’ve cultivated a loyal, ever-expanding fanbase through word-of-mouth and magnetic performances. Hitting a milestone few DIY bands their size achieve, the boys headlined the 900-capacity Manchester O2 Academy, a huge moment in a city known for its love of guitar bands.
While Manchester’s musical history looms large, Arkayla are determined to leave their own mark. Blending era-spanning guitar influences with emotional songwriting and unrivalled live presence, the band have committed to the traditional path, putting in the miles on stage and building a grassroots following that now spans far beyond their hometown.
