Manchester-based band Arkayla has recently released their new single, “Calling Time”. The track is powerful and showcases this band’s talent for musicality. The track begins with powerful guitars and drums that set the tone for the rest of the track. Lead singer Cal Blakebrough’s vocals are amazing, drawing the listener in with every word. He has one of the richest voices we’ve ever heard and his performance on this record is on another level. The lyrics are original, well written and will stay with the listener long after the song has ended. The chorus is energetic and will get stuck in your head in no time. You may find yourself singing it out loud by the next morning.
One of the standout elements of the track is the production. The track was produced by a talented producer who did phenomenal work on this track. This professional producer has a unique taste and an even stronger vision. That alone is worth paying attention to. The production is polished without feeling overproduced, allowing the energy of the song to shine through. The band has been making waves in the UK music scene since its formation in 2020. They have quickly gained a reputation for their charged (and often sold-out) live shows and unique songs. Their music is powerful, different and deserves to be heard by all people around the world.
Overall, “Calling Time” is a powerful and impactful single from a band that is quickly making a name for themselves in the UK music scene. With their talent for making music and their dynamic live performances, Arkayla is a band to watch in the coming years.
ABOUT THE BAND:
Arkayla are Cal Blakebrough (Vocals/Guitar), Finley Rubens (Guitar), Theo Savage (Bass), and Patrick Hanbury (Drums). Formed in 2020 in Manchester, England, this explosive new four-piece have quickly gained a reputation for their charged (and often sold out) live shows and unique songs. Influenced by the rich musical history of the northwest, including The Beatles, The Smiths, and The LA’s, Arkayla combines stadium-sized guitar riffs, beautiful harmonies, and raw vocals to create a sound that is reminiscent of the past, but is truly their own. The lads have already seen local radio play on BBC Introducing Lancashire with their debut single Calling Time, and as big Manchester United fans they are thrilled that the track has been added to the matchday playlist at Old Trafford. Discussing the single, one half of Arkayla’s songwriting duo Finley Rubens affirmed “There’s no new bands about today releasing short no-nonsense melody centric indie music right now. We’re looking to bring back proper songs that work on an acoustic just as well as they would in a stadium.”
