Today 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).
LISTEN HERE – https://arcaneroots.bandcamp.com/album/a-wave-across-the-sea-ep
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
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