Peach on a beach leans fully into absurdity with their latest single, “Bad Tomatoes,” a delightfully bizarre and nostalgic romp that’s anything but garden variety. Inspired by a 1996 Jerky Boys prank call, the track blends off-kilter storytelling with a lo-fi hip-hop sound that’s as surreal as it is strangely addictive.
The single pays homage to a Sesame Street-era palette, layering wobbly synths, sample-heavy textures, and spoken-word absurdism that recalls the DIY charm of early Beastie Boys or MF DOOM. There’s a sense of childlike wonder tucked inside the chaos, making the track feel like a cracked audio diary from an alternate cartoon universe.
“Bad Tomatoes” thrives in its disjointed, anti-polished aesthetic, an unapologetic embrace of humor, miscommunication, and creative disorder. While the title may suggest spoilage, there’s nothing stale about this release. It’s the kind of song that grows more infectious with every spin, thanks to its deep-rooted commitment to the ridiculous.
Peach on a beach manages to turn a decades-old prank into a sonic time capsule, bridging eras, formats, and food metaphors. Whether you get the reference or not, “Bad Tomatoes” is an unforgettable audio oddity that somehow finds freshness in the most unexpected of places.