SUPERMAN blends the band’s signature Y2K-inspired sound with a dynamic mix of genre influences, creating a track that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly modern. Glitchy pop production and punchy alt-rock energy collide as the song builds around anthemic hooks and heavy choruses. Speaking of the track, the four-piece said, “SUPERMAN is about being pushed past breaking point. All patience has tapped out and you put the song on as your rage anthem. We found it funny how the verses are so chill then it just suddenly goes crazy, which kind of summed up the feelings we wanted. When you’re sick of being the one who always holds it together and something has pushed you over the edge.”
Directed by DOGBRAIN, SUPERMAN will be accompanied by the official music video, which brings their rebellious energy to life through a striking concept exploring the gap between the rage fantasy and the socially acceptable response. Each band member appears as an ordinary ‘civilian’ in a mundane, mildly oppressive situation. As the track builds, the pre-chorus fractures reality into cinematic bursts of cartoonish violence before the chorus snaps everything back into place, grounding us in the social norms we’re expected to uphold. As the video unfolds, it becomes clear these explosive alter egos never truly exist; they’re intrusive thoughts. The video offers a darkly playful commentary on the tension between inner emotion and outward composure.
The track comes after the announcement of the band’s biggest headline show to date. On 25th February 2027, the band are set to play a show at London’s iconic O2 Academy Brixton marking a major milestone in their rapid rise. The band announced the show in front of thousands while playing The O2 Arena supporting 5 Seconds Of Summer on their massive Everyone’s A Star UK and EU tour last week and have been teasing the new song during their set reaching thousands of new fans. Speaking of the O2 Academy Brixton show, the band have said “We can’t quite believe we’re saying it but we’re so excited we can announce our crazy plan to headline Brixton O2 Academy! It’s such a cool venue and one we’ve seen so many amazing bands in so to be able to step onto that stage still doesn’t quite make sense to us! Now we just need to find some more huge spray cans…” Tickets are on sale now here.
SUPERMAN propels South Arcade into a huge year after the release of their 2025 EP PLAY!, which featured standout singles FEAR OF HEIGHTS and Radio 1 favourite Supermodels, alongside Drive Myself Home. Building on the momentum, the band have continued to rise at pace, landing major festival slots including the main stage at Download Festival alongside headliners Guns N’ Roses and Linkin Park, as well as a performance at TRNSMT Festival. They will also head back to the US, for the incredible run of idobi Summer School 2026 shows as well as heading back later in the year for the iconic Vans Warped Tour, making their mark on both sides of the pond. With over 105 million streams on Spotify from their last two EPs, 2005 and PLAY!, the band have established themselves as a major presence in the alternative rock scene, amassing over 22 million likes on TikTok, a rapidly expanding YouTube following, and a growing demand for their energetic and commanding live performances.
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