oday sees ARCANE ROOTS release a special new ‘A Wave, Across The Sea’ EP, with 3 completely different, alternative endings to the ‘wave…’ single. This is a special, Bandcamp only release and it won’t be available on any streaming platforms. The EP features the endings [Hands Of God], [Heal Them] & [There He Is], three completely reworked, rewritten, reproduced and remixed endings to their brilliant recent comeback single ‘A Wave, Across the Sea’ (released in January 2026).
Buy or stream it on Bandcamp – HERE
From vocalist and guitarist, Andrew Groves – “We always knew our first release would be a very particular labour of love, especially after being away for so very long, but with so many new pathways opening up to us it felt as though we were compelled to create a beacon of things to come from this new version of Arcane Roots. If only just to capture these new possibilities. ‘A Wave, Across The Sea’ EP, the most deluxe version, was completely remixed and reproduced to scratch every little aspiration and itch we’d had along the way. The story itself demanded its own grandeur and a visceral & narrative-led approach to the production. Each section & character with its own space, tempo and sonic palette.”
“The abrupt ending of the single version of ‘A Wave, Across The Sea’ was left on a question and somewhat narrative juncture of sorts; ‘What will you do with all your pain?’. The alternative endings each explore that question in turn and the potential outcome of those decisions. It was so fun to be able to work on a track in that way and explore it fully, both musically and thematically. A massive thank you to Karl Pestka (Viola & Violin) and Guðni Franzson (Clarinet & Bass Clarinet) for their beautiful playing on each ending. What an honour it was to have you grace our music and take it to such dizzying heights.”
Live wise, the band will also be playing their biggest headline show to date, at Here at Outernet venue in central London, on November 11th, 2026. Support comes from two exciting UK bands, False Advertising from Manchester and Love Rarely from Leeds. This will be their only remaining headline show of 2026, and tickets are already selling fast. Ticket link can be found – HERE
The only other 2026 live dates for the band are the two now sold out warm up shows in Milton Keynes (4th July) and Brighton (7th July). As well as their festival exclusive sets at 2000trees in July and ArcTanGent Festival in August.
Earlier this year, the band released their first new music since 2018, in the form of the single ‘A Wave, Across The Sea’. The track is a six minute masterpiece that never sits in one place for too long, and showcases the full range of dynamics and breadth of musicality people have come to expect from ARCANE ROOTS.
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Arcane Roots live 2026:
4th July – Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes (SOLD OUT) – support Every Hell
7th July – Chalk, Brighton (SOLD OUT) – support Every Hell
10th July -2000trees – Axiom headliners
11th July – 2000trees Festival – Forest stage
21st August – ArcTanGent Festival – Main stage
11th November – Here at Outernet, London – support False Advertising and Love Rarely
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A little bit about about Arcane Roots:
Arcane Roots are an alternative rock band formed in the UK known for their intricate musicianship, emotional intensity, and genre-defying sound. Formed in the late 2000s, the band’s final incarnation, before announcing their split in 2018, consisted of Andrew Groves (vocals, guitar), Adam Burton (bass), and Jack Wrench (drums). This current reunion sees the band return with renewed creative purpose and an expanded line-up. Founding member Daryl Atkins has rejoined the group alongside Icelandic composer Bjarni Biering, whose combined perspective and multi-instrumental versatility signals a new era for the band.
Blending math rock complexity, post-hardcore energy, and expansive electronic textures, Arcane Roots developed a reputation for ambitious songwriting and technical precision. Their early EPs, including Left Fire (2011), earned them a cult following with riff-heavy tracks that paired soaring melodies with intricate rhythmic shifts.
The band’s debut full length album, Blood & Chemistry (2013), pushed their sound further into emotional, anthemic territory, while still showcasing their trademark precision. They evolved again with Melancholia Hymns (2017), embracing synth driven atmospheres, ambient influences, and a more introspective lyrical focus. This bold shift earned critical praise for its inventiveness and maturity, and saw them grow at UK radio with two back to back Radio 1 ‘Hottest Records In The World’, and garner over 30 plays on the station for lead track ‘Curtains’, a 5 minute masterpiece.
The band are hugely celebrated for their dynamic live performances, often moving fluidly between delicate passages and explosive, cathartic climaxes and they step confidently into a new era one that honours their past while boldly exploring the sounds and ideas that lie ahead.