Biography:
When Bayside sings of devastation and betrayal in songs like "How To Fix Everything" and "Guardrail" the emphasis is always placed equally on all parties involved. Honest self-examination, no matter how painful, brings a hope of redemption to these intimate, dark narratives of brooding and despair. Though their experiences in life have tested them, Bayside has found a way to complete themselves through the writing of meaningful lyrics and beautiful melodies, accompanied by touring and the love of music. Bayside developed their own style based on soaring vocals, powerful guitar work and brooding lyrics from influences as diverse as The Smiths, the Smoking Popes, and Nirvana, to the Cure, Stevie Wonder and Nick Drake.
Bayside - 'The Walking Wounded' I didn't expect to like this for two reasons: name I've never heard before, and they are on Victory Records. Well, I was wrong. This album is super sweet. It's catchy as aids and gets stuck in your he...[more]
Bayside - 'Shudder' I've loved Bayside from the second I heard "Masterpiece" off of their first full length (Sirens and Condolences) a few years ago. Right away you could tell this band was heavily influenced by The Alka...[more]