Central Arcade emerged from the Northumbrian town of Hexham at the start of 2024 and haven’t stopped playing gigs where ever they can since. The release of their debut single Apple of Your Eye in August 2024 got them recognition from the likes of BBC Introducing North East, and have had all of their singles to date aired on the station. The band released their debut EP “Matter” in June 2025 after a string of singles in the run up to the release. Selling out their EP launch gig at Head of Steam, Newcastle.