Brighton trio blend punk energy, alt-rock chaos and viral hype into their most complete work yet.
Brighton’s rapidly rising alt-rock trio Bones Ate Arfa have released their long-awaited new EP, Just Bananas, a six-track punch to the gut that blends psychedelic grit, punk attitude, playful ideas and some brilliantly infectious riffs. With a buzzing presence both online and on-stage, the band are riding a wave of momentum straight into a mammoth UK tour running through April and early May.
Formed by guitarist Bones, drummer 8, and vocalist/bassist Arfa, the trio have carved out a unique space in the UK’s underground rock scene. With over 120k followers on TikTok and a fresh collaboration with edgy French skating brand Wasted Paris, Bones Ate Arfa are proving that DIY ethics and digital-native instincts can go hand in hand.
Their new EP, Just Bananas, is the band’s most ambitious and cohesive release to date. From the swampy swagger of opener ‘Mud Lover’ to the breakneck punk urgency of ‘Mary Molotov’ and the infectious melodies of title track ‘Just Bananas’ and ‘don’t leave me now’, the EP is loaded with heavy riffs, bruising basslines and Arfa’s surpidingly catchy and melodic vocals which retaining an edgy, venom-laced delivery.
Speaking on the EP, the band describes their sound as “psychedelic-street-punk-desert-rock”—a mash-up that makes perfect sense once you hear the chaos and chemistry flowing through every track.
Bones Ate Arfa have become a force to reckon with in the southeastern live circuit, gaining attention from the likes of Radio X and BBC Radio 6 Music. Their fanbase has grown not just through relentless gigging but also through endorsements from names like Muse, Fred Durst, Isaac Holman (SOFT PLAY), and Royal Blood, helping cement their reputation as one of the most exciting bands to watch this year.
The Just Bananas tour kicked off today (April 22nd), the band promising sweat-soaked chaos in cities across the UK. With their blistering energy and unfiltered charm, Bones Ate Arfa are not just making noise—they’re making a name for themselves.
Tour Dates:
April 22nd – Southampton @ Heartbreakers
April 23rd – Bristol @ The Exchange Basement
April 24th – Milton Keynes @ The Craufurd Arms
April 25th – Northampton @ The Garibaldi Hotel
April 26th – Manchester @ Fuel
April 27th – Liverpool @ The Jacaranda
April 29th – Tunbridge Wells @ The Forum Basement
April 30th – London @ The Sebright Arms
May 1st – St Leonards @ The Piper
May 2nd – Brighton @ The Hope & Ruin
Festival Dates:
May 14th – Brighton @ The Great Escape (Paganini Ballroom)
May 15th – Brighton @ Beach House Sessions X The Great Escape
May 15th – Brighton @ The Greatest Cape (Presuming Ed’s)
May 17th – Brighton @ The Actors for Slack City all dayer
May 23rd – Tunbridge Wells @ Unfest (The Sussex Arms)
June 14th – Shoreham by Sea @ Beach Dreams Festival
July 25th – Sheffield @ Tramlines Fringe (Hallamshire Hotel)
August 15th-17th @ Big Tree Festival
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