Electronic Press Kit
Brief Artist Bio
Before Arcadia: the band you didn’t know you needed—until you heard them. They bring soulful rock, relentless energy, and hooks so catchy you’ll be eating fish for weeks. Imagine The Killers, Coldplay, and Foo Fighters crossing paths at a bowling alley and deciding to get weird. Their tracks are charting, their live shows are electric, and they’re out to make sure you leave with a new favorite band.
Extended Artist Bio
Before Arcadia is turning Tampa Bay’s music scene on its head with a mix of soulful rock, unapologetic energy, and hooks that won’t let go. With Markus Zakaria’s emotive vocals, Ethan Elmore’s technical guitar riffs, Mike Bailey’s thumping bass, and Nicole Cognato’s powerhouse drumming, they sound like The Killers, Coldplay, and Foo Fighters met in a bowling alley and decided to get weird.
Their track “Let Go” made itself at home on the US 41 Top Ten, and “Supposed To Do” snagged rave reviews on Vox+Guest, where host Christina declared it “the bee’s tits” (we’re pretty sure that’s high praise). Their newest single, “Ominous Night,” is already climbing the charts with riffs that’ll stick in your head whether you want them to or not.
Catch them live if you’re up for a show that’s part rock concert, part unhinged gathering, and completely unforgettable. Before Arcadia is out here to make sure you leave with a ringing in your ears, a smile on your face, and a new favorite band.
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Booking
Email: Booking@beforearcadia.com
Phone: (813) 956-1204
Press and Accolades
Supposed to Do
- Christina (Vox+Guest): “That song started in one place, went to 75,000 other places, came all the way back around—and just kept getting better and better.”
- Gio (Vox+Guest): “It’s a journey of a song—it takes you to different places all over, but it’s solid where it is. It doesn’t belong anywhere else; it’s exactly where it’s supposed to be.”
- Lou’s Reviews: “This is a wonderful song. Very well done. The belting by the female vocalist is incredible.”
Let Go
- Lou’s Reviews: “The delivery is so expressive—it perfectly captures the feeling of letting go and freedom. [They] are very impressive, I can’t lie.”
- Held a spot on the US 41 Top Ten for over four months, reaching as high as #2.
- Debuted at #1 on Vault 847’s Top Ten charts, where it spent 4 weeks.
Ominous Night
- Charted on the US 41 Top Ten for over a month, reaching #5.
- Featured as 88.5 WMNF’s Song of the Day on November 25, 2024.
Radio Features
- Interviewed by DJ Jimmy on 88.5 WMNF on August 28, 2024, where the band’s unique sound and dedication to the local music scene were highlighted.
- Prominently featured on Tampa Bay radio stations, including Radio St. Pete, US 41 Radio, and 88.5 WMNF.
Technical Rider
Before Arcadia’s technical rider contains a list of equipment used during live performances.
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