Nastiriff, the South African alternative punk rock band unapologetically rooted in chaos and catharsis, is making waves again with the release of their highly anticipated new single, Bed By Seven. Accompanying the track is a visually captivating music video that promises to be as raw, energetic, and unconventional as the band itself.
Known for their audacious approach to music, Nastiriff describes themselves as stemming from “deep, rotten roots” with their sound delivering a “comically violent rock ‘n’ roll package, placing offence right in the face of where it belongs.” True to form, Bed By Seven is as confrontational as it is thought-provoking, blending raw emotion with humor and self-awareness.
“Inspiration is a funny thing. Some tracks don’t need inspiration to exist—they just fall out,” says Nastiriff when discussing the origins of Bed By Seven. The song is about “making sense out of something senseless,” transforming scattered thoughts into a high-energy anthem that listeners can both mosh and reflect to.
Lyrically, the track is a symbolic exploration of aging and self-acceptance. “You wake up one day to discover you’ve become the adult you swore you’d never be. And then, you just learn to be cool with it and move on,” they explain.
What began as a lighthearted attempt to roast an overconfident “asshole” turned into something far more introspective. “By the second verse, I realized I was talking about myself. Faking confidence to be more confident does have its drawbacks,” Vocalist Gavin Wilmers admits. Ultimately, Bed By Seven became a truce with ego, a negotiation of self-perception set against a backdrop of electric guitars and pounding drums.
If you’re wondering what Bed By Seven sounds like, Nastiriff encapsulates it in five words: Raw. Dynamic. Energetic. Upbeat. Weird. True to their signature style, the track offers a blend of gritty riffs, infectious rhythms, and an undeniable sense of rebellion.
Follow Nastiriff
