Bayside is back with their new single, “The Devils.” It’s off of their upcoming album, There Are Worse Things Than Being Alive, which comes out on April 5 via Hopeless Records. With a haunting aura mixed with their traditional punk sound, the act ushers in a darker phase.
Eerie gang vocals introduce the track and set the mood for an almost ghostly setting. “We are the trade-ins/The souls that needed saving” kicks off the song partnered with metal-esque guitar riffs. Frontman Anthony Raneri immediately grabs hold with melodically hypnotizing vocals, which propels the song along. There’s a sad theme attached, yet the formulaic plan the group creates gives it a hopeful outlook by the conclusion.
Their previous release, “Castaway,” solidifies this incoming LP’s ambiance. Tying these two singles together presents a message of introspection and reflection while maintaining that everyone is in the same emotional boat, navigating a sometimes treacherous life. That much is evident in their intricate instrumentals and influential lyricism. Being a band for nearly 25 years is bound to do that; Bayside has only grown with its craft, as well as its fans, since its inception. Simply put, they show no signs of slowing down as a staple in the punk/emo scene.
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Onward to their eighth studio album release, will blend their recent EPs, The Blue and The Red, in addition to five new tracks. Fans can also hear some of these songs on their upcoming tour with Finch, Armor For Sleep, and Winona Fighter.
Check out where they’ll stop this spring below, and grab tickets through their site.
Tour Dates:
- April 3—Pittsburgh, PA @ Roxian Theater
- April 4—Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
- April 5—Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head Live
- April 6—Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz
- April 7—Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl
- April 9—Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
- April 10—Orlando, FL @ House Of Blues
- April 12—Houston, TX @ House Of Blues
- April 13—Austin, TX @ Stubbs Amphitheater
- April 14—Dallas, TX @ House Of Blues
- April 16—Phoenix, AZ @ Van Buren Theater
- April 17—Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern
- April 19—Anaheim, CA @ House Of Blues
- April 20—San Diego, CA @ The Observatory
- April 21—Berkeley, CA @ UC Theater
- April 23—Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
- April 24—Seattle, WA @ Showbox Sodo
- April 26—Salt Lake City, UT @ Union Events Center
- April 27—Denver, CO @ The Fillmore
- April 29—Chicago, IL @ House Of Blues
- April 30—Cincinnati, OH @ Bogarts
- May 1—Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore
- May 3—Philadelphia, PA @ Franklin Music Hall *
- May 4—New York City, NY @ Terminal 5 *
- May 5—Boston, MA @ Roadrunner *
* Without Winona Fighter
