In the 2017 foot-stomping, crowd-rousing anthem “Knocking at the Door,” alt-rock band Arkells ends one powerful verse with the lines “Standin' shoulder to shoulder/ As we walk across the finish line.” ...

As the hype builds for the September release of their eighth record Laundry Pile, Arkells — well known for their infectious energy and stellar performances — are treating fans to two stripped-down ...