Brighton Desert-Grunge/ Alt-Rock trio Bones Ate Arfa return with the explosive new single ‘It’s All Good’.
Building on their growing momentum of national UK coverage, packed out live shows and growing following (130k followers on TikTok alone), Bones Ate Arfa deliver a high-octane burst of defiant noise with ‘It’s All Good’ – a snarling, fuzz-laden anthem of emotional catharsis and self-aware chaos. Layering their stylistic, as they say “junkyard dogriffs”, the band bring thick distorted bass riffs with grungy guitars, snarling vocals and pounding drums. The track is a raw outpouring that showcases more of the band’s blend of high-octane, intense instrumentation and infectious melodies.
Talking about the track Arfa (bass/vocals) explains: “It’s All Good is about how everything in the world seems so messed up, but you just carry on like everything’s ‘all good’. It’s introspective on realising our own privilege as well, like we’re out here doing what we love and playing shows all the time, even as a small band. And it’s like damn, we are so lucky to be able to do this.
We wanted to be able to channel the sound of some bands we’ve been getting more and more into recently too, like the 2000s skater sounds of Deftones, Slipknot, Rueben, Paramore and more modern bands of the same vein like South Arcade. All while staying true to our blown out bass tones and gritty production.”
The single is set to be accompanied by a gritty DIY music video shot in Shoreham Skatepark (due early-mid september) – a nostalgic nod to the golden age of punk skate culture, a celebration of the town and community that shaped them but also a nod to the band’s recent link up with skate brand Wasted Paris.
Bones Ate Arfa – made up of Bones (guitar), 8 (drums), and Arfa (bass/vocals) – have quickly carved out a loyal following, hitting over 130k TikTok followers and earning nods from Muse, Fred Durst (Limp Bizkit), SOFT PLAY’s Isaac Holman, Royal Blood, and more. With a sound described as “psychedelic street punk desert rock,” the band fuse the grit of 2000s alt-rock with melodic hooks and explosive live energy.
The new single comes as the band ride a wave of critical acclaim, with growing support from tastemakers including Dork, Clash, Louder Than War, Notion, Ones To Watch, Notion, Total Rock, New Noise, BBC Radio 6 Music, Radio X and Amazing Radio (A-List). Live, the band have played multiple headline UK tours, appeared at festivals including The Great Escape, Lakefest,and Homegrown, as well as opening for the likes of Snayx, Hotwax, ARXX, Ditz, CLT DRP and Welly to name a few.
Tour Dates:
01/08 – Camden Eye, London
07/08 – Pink Moon, Brighton
09/08 – Garageland at Daltons, Brighton
16/08 – Big Tree Festival
21/08 – Revolt Fundraiser Daltons, Brighton
24/08 – ‘It’s All Good’ release show at Shoreham Skatepark
29/08 – Old Blue Last Single Release Show Headline
30/08 – H&R All Dayer
06/09 – Pink Moon, Brighton
14/09 – Really Big, Really Clever Support, Sebright Arms, London
01/10 – Hidden Herd Show, Hope & Ruin, Brighton
04/10 – Attitude Festival Bristol
01/11 – Alien Chicks Support, Green Door Store, Brighton
November Tour:
5/11 NEWPORT @lepub
7/11 EXETER @exeter_cavern
8/11 BIRMINGHAM @thesunflowerlounge
9/11 WINCHESTER @railwaylive
13/11 LEEDS @royalparkcellars
14/11 GLASGOW @mcchuills_glasgow
15/11 EDINBURGH @banshee_labyrinth
16/11 NORTH SHIELDS @ternsvenue
13/12 BRIGHTON @thehopeandruin
Full tour details are available here
Bones Ate Arfa – It’s All Good
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