Los Angeles-based newcomers Arcane Grace was formed just last year when the trio came together in the most unassuming of places, a rock school pickup. Vocalist and lyricist Andrea Leigh was there to collect her son when a conversation with his music teachers, guitarist Ryan Bale and drummer and producer Matt Tucci, took an unexpected turn.
Casual chatter sparked creative curiosity and before long, a new musical project had been born. That impromptu moment developed into Arcane Grace, a band built on friendship, late-blooming passion and a shared love for soul-drenched indie rock. Andrea, encouraged by her new collaborators to revisit her long-forgotten love for songwriting and performance, dove headfirst into music again, this time not only as a lyricist but as an instrumentalist.
Picking up drums and bass along the way, her creative revival became the emotional engine of Arcane Grace. The result is something that feels at once profoundly personal and broadly appealing, with music thatâs as much about connection and catharsis as it is about engaging sonic moments. Their debut single âAny Other Wayâ serves as an emphatic statement of artistic intent that introduces the bandâs soulful vibes and groove-heavy sound.
Blending the edginess of 90s alternative rock with the warmth of classic soul and Motown, the track is an exploration of bittersweet love and earned wisdom. Andrea’s poetic lyricism, shaped by influences like Durand Jones and Thee Sacred Souls, flows through vintage basslines, driving rhythms and bright slide guitar, giving the song a reflective, late-night glow. Recorded live at North Hollywoodâs Clear Lake Recording Studios, a space thatâs helped shape the sonic identity of everyone from No Doubt to Wiz Khalifa, the single distils a sense of spontaneity and spirit runs throughout.
With live drums, textured Rhodes piano and layers built organically in session, âAny Other Wayâ feels in-the-moment, intimate and truly timeless. Opened by the smooth groove of bass, the arrangement lands with shuffling drums, delicate instrumentation and Andrea’s expressive vocal leads which roll over the track to spin instantly memorable melodic leads above.
Dashed with elegant slide guitar and brimming with charming lyrical writing, “Any Other Way” sees Arcane Grace serve up a delightful jam that puts their sonic chemistry and stellar performance panache on full display. Having already followed up with their sophomore outing “Sunset Therapy,” 2025 is shaping up to be a breakout year for this exciting new outfit on the rise. Already making an impression with performances at Los Angeles venues like Harvard & Stone and Club Tee Gee, Arcane Grace are showing early signs of being a band with staying power and we can’t wait to see what they’ve got in store for the rest of the year and beyond.
Listen to Any Other Way below
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