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Bananagun

Genre: Alt / Indie, Neo-Psychedelia
Origin: Australia
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Biography

Australia's Bananagun craft an animated sound by pulling from an array of vintage psychedelia such as Tropicalia, '70s Afrobeat, and summery retro-pop alongside spiritual jazz. Following praise for their 2019 EP, the ensemble delivered their first full-length effort, the uplifting The True Story of Bananagun, in 2020. Shaped by a time of upheaval, an overcast atmosphere defined the more experimental and jam-oriented Why Is the Colour of the Sky? that surfaced in 2024.

Citing the Monks and Os Mutantes as key touchstones, Bananagun originated from early recordings by Melbourne-based singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Nick Van Bakel before incorporating players from Parsnip and Frowning Clouds. Their initial release, "Do Yeah," appeared via the Australian indie label Anti Fade Records in early 2019. That track led off a three-song EP bearing the same title, issued later that year on Full Time Hobby. Within twelve months the band finished their debut album, broadening the reach of their vibrant global fusion on the June 2020 set The True Story of Bananagun.

Because the album emerged amid COVID-19 restrictions, the group skipped live shows and found themselves geographically dispersed. Four years passed before Bananagun issued fresh recordings, beginning with the more experimental and improvisational single "Free Energy." That track previewed the cosmic leanings of their November 2024 follow-up, Why Is the Colour of the Sky?, shaped by disruption. The roster featured Van Bakel on vocals and multiple instruments, Jack Crook on guitar, Josh Dans on bass, Jimi Gregg on drums, and Millar Wileman on percussion.

Top Songs

  1. Why is the Colour of the Sky?Free EnergyWhy is the Colour of the Sky? · 2024Why is the Colour of the Sky?4:36
  2. Out of ReachOut of Reach (Edit)Out of Reach · 2020Out of Reach3:46
  3. Why is the Colour of the Sky?Brave Child of a New WorldWhy is the Colour of the Sky? · 2024Why is the Colour of the Sky?2:58
  4. Why is the Colour of the Sky?Children of the ManWhy is the Colour of the Sky? · 2024Why is the Colour of the Sky?5:08
  5. Why is the Colour of the Sky?Those Who Came BeforeWhy is the Colour of the Sky? · 2024Why is the Colour of the Sky?4:38
  6. Why is the Colour of the Sky?Feeding the MoonWhy is the Colour of the Sky? · 2024Why is the Colour of the Sky?3:42
  7. Why is the Colour of the Sky?Gift of the Open HandWhy is the Colour of the Sky? · 2024Why is the Colour of the Sky?2:25
  8. Why is the Colour of the Sky?With the NightWhy is the Colour of the Sky? · 2024Why is the Colour of the Sky?4:33
  9. Why is the Colour of the Sky?HippopotamusicWhy is the Colour of the Sky? · 2024Why is the Colour of the Sky?2:47
  10. Why is the Colour of the Sky?Wonder Part IWhy is the Colour of the Sky? · 2024Why is the Colour of the Sky?2:34
  11. Why is the Colour of the Sky?Wonder Part IIWhy is the Colour of the Sky? · 2024Why is the Colour of the Sky?2:18
  12. Out of ReachTakotsuboOut of Reach · 2020Out of Reach3:54
  13. People Talk Too MuchPeople Talk Too MuchPeople Talk Too Much · 2020People Talk Too Much6:42
  14. Day by DayDay by DayDay by Day · 2025Day by Day2:10
  15. The True Story of BananagunPerfect StrangerThe True Story of Bananagun · 2020The True Story of Bananagun3:02
  16. The MasterThe MasterThe Master · 2020The Master4:21
  17. The True Story of BananagunBang Go the BongosThe True Story of Bananagun · 2020The True Story of Bananagun3:25
  18. The True Story of BananagunFreak MachineThe True Story of Bananagun · 2020The True Story of Bananagun3:40
  19. The True Story of BananagunBird Up!The True Story of Bananagun · 2020The True Story of Bananagun1:30
  20. The True Story of BananagunShe NowThe True Story of Bananagun · 2020The True Story of Bananagun3:23

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