TRACK REVIEW: Blackout The Arcade – Hostile

Hostile, the new offering from Darlington’s Blackout The Arcade, is a masterclass in catchy, anthemic indie rock songwriting. Packed with towering guitar hooks and raw, no-nonsense lyrical content, the quartet’s latest is an explosive tour-de-force that further establishes their signature gritty, yet euphoric, indie rock sound.

Reminiscent of indie greats such as Catfish & The Bottlemen and FOALS, Hostile is the perfect addition to the band’s growing psychedelic-tinted and guitar-driven discography. Riding on the success of previous hits Override and Underrated, the ambitious group have set their sights on dominating the local music scene in 2025. Blackout The Arcade are definitely ones to watch over the next year and beyond, check out their headline show at KU, Stockton on Saturday 30^th November.