From Polish explorers to dirty basslines, from the not-so-quiet ache of internal reflection of many to anthems built for comradic arms-in-the-air, just in case it wasn’t already hot enough in Newcastle on a Wednesday night, Arkayla arrived ready to turn up the dial and make the room absolutely sweat. And what a reception they got.
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