Brighton’s rising alt-rock force, Bones Ate Arfa, are back with a riotous new single, ‘Just Bananas’, the title track from their upcoming EP due April 22nd. With a sound that blends fuzzed-out riffage, punk energy, and an offbeat sense of humor, the trio continues to carve their own lane in the UK rock scene.
From the opening seconds, ‘Just Bananas’ erupts with a thick wall of distorted guitar and an infectious groove, immediately showcasing the band’s signature raw power. Drawing comparisons to Queens of the Stone Age and the glitchy experimentalism of Muse, the track manages to balance chaos with melody in a way that feels both raucous and refined. Frontman Arfa’s basslines weave effortlessly with 8’s pounding drums, while Bones’ guitar work moves between blistering riffs and unexpected, almost psychedelic detours.
Lyrically, the song has a personal touch that adds to its charm. Inspired by Arfa and 8’s grandmother—who once ran a shop called Just Bananas—the track is an ode to her effortlessly cool demeanor. With references to gifting cigarettes at birthday parties and rocking giant fur coats, the band injects a sense of nostalgia and character into their music, all while keeping it undeniably punchy. The final section of the track veers into a more melodic, almost dreamlike state before crashing back down into a full-throttle finale—just the kind of sonic rollercoaster that Bones Ate Arfa have become known for.
If ‘Just Bananas’ is any indication, their forthcoming EP is set to be an unmissable, fuzz-drenched ride. Keep an eye on this trio; they’re just getting started!
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