South Arcade kicks off 2025 with hard-hitting single “Supermodels”
South Arcade started the year off strong with the release of their newest single “Supermodels.” Released on March 14, nearly three months after the release of their EP “2005,” this single shows South Arcade continues to exceed expectations. The band has one of the most unique sounds in the scene right now, with heavy and energetic guitars and high-pitched, raspy vocals inspired by 2000s pop-punk.
South Arcade, formed in 2021, is a female-fronted band based in the U.K. composed of members Harmony Cavelle, Harry Winks, Ollie Green and Cody Jones. Formed while at university and later moving to Cavelle’s house, the band got the name South Arcade from a sign in the major shopping center Westgate Oxford. They gained traction by posting TikToks of the band’s practices, which went viral on the platform. South Arcade have headlined in the U.K. for three short tours, as well as been supporting acts for artists such as NOAHFINNCE and As Everything Unfolds.
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“Supermodels” is a high energy track that captures the thrill and chaos of fame, as well as the struggle of being suppressed, but continuing to prevail and succeed. The lyricism is straight to the point, with no sugarcoating involved. “They try to block us out, but I'm on your radio / They tried to keep us in the garage, but we're running this show,” Cavelle sings in the second verse, which sticks out as a call back to what gave them traction in the first place: videos of the band practicing in their basement. However, now South Arcade are taking over the alternative scene. The second verse also touches on how South Arcade got where they are now on their own. “Like how did we get here? When did somebody win a freebie? / No friends in high places, got a lucky hand and it's all aces,” Cavelle sings, questioning how herself and the band got so lucky to live this kind of life. The second line mentions how the band does not have any connection to get them higher up on the ladder, simply succeeding by luck of the draw — yet their consistent output and musical precision indicates a success grounded more in talent than chance.
The blend of the chorus and refrain in the track adds an engaging uniqueness: “And I got both hands on the wheel, but I kinda like it when you," Cavelle sings at the end of the chorus on top of electronic beats. They smoothly transition into the refrain of the song — a recurring theme in a track — and listeners may not even realize because of the high, dancing energy.
“And I got both hands on the wheel, but I kinda like it when you / Dance like there's nobody near ya / I like it how it sounds blowing out of your speaker / I like it when it's loud, keep it red in the meter / I like it when the whole crowd sings, I can't hear ya, can't hear ya, can't hear ya.”
They sing in the refrain, keeping the energy high throughout, maintaining their lively spirit and thrilling lyrics. Accompanied by heavy guitar and drums, South Arcade emphasizes their preferences to keeping things loud, “red in the meter” referring to the decibel scale.
“Supermodels” by South Arcade keeps longtime fans and new listeners amped for what is to come next for the band. See them as they embark on their first U.S. tour this spring supporting Magnolia Park. They are certain to put on one hell of a show.
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