Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
Queens punk rock icons Bayside — Anthony Raneri (vocals, guitar), Jack O’Shea (guitar, vocals), Nick Ghanbarian (bass, vocals), and Chris Guglielmo (drums) — get into the holiday spirt with their new single “BEST CHRISTMAS YET.” Watch and listen here.
Bayside bring their signature pop-punk punch to the holiday season, opening with a generous dose of classic seasonal bells before launching into Raneri’s unmistakably crisp, clear vocals. Brimming with hope and nostalgia, the song feels like a warm hug from old friends, shared over a mug of eggnog, celebrating the comfort of familiar traditions and the people who make the holidays feel like home. In true Bayside form, they are gifting fans with another holiday track — their “surprise” take on a yuletide classic that will help you celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. Listen here.
“We wrote ‘Best Christmas Yet’ to address what the holidays are really about to us, being with the people you love and who love you back,”explains Raneri. “We put a lot of pressure on ourselves during the holidays to have a specific kind of time or for them to look and feel idealistic and most of the Christmas songs out there paint that unrealistic, idealistic picture. We thought there should be a song about what the holidays are really about.“
This past summer, the band issued EPs curated and selected by a specific band member, complete with artwork designed by said member. Each collection also featured a B-side from 2011’s “Killing Time” that has never been digitally released and was only previously available via vinyl.
ABOUT BAYSIDE:
For the past 25 years, Bayside have represented a lifestyle, a counterculture, and a deeply-held commitment to integrity and earnestness. At their core, Bayside is a band that has constantly proven that music is not about gimmicks and ephemeral trends, but a timeless reflection of our life and our times. It is through this authentic expression and creative spirit that the band has amassed a cult-following that lives and breathes everything the band creates.
It’s a spirit that permeates an impressive and storied discography, including “Sirens and Condolences” (2004), “Self-Titled” (2005), “The Walking Wounded” (2007) and “Shudder” (2008). Covering the “Victory Records Years,” Bayside grew their reputation as road warriors with their impressive amount of touring. From basements to clubs to Warped Tour, the band led melodious sing-alongs everywhere they went, with fans flocking to Anthony Raneri’s personal, yet universal lyrics and story-telling.
While the band held strong to their punk roots, what set them apart from their peers was their musicianship. Diverse in thought and background, but united in a shared desire for authentic expression and immense musical talent, Bayside continues to push the boundaries of what a Bayside song could be. In the second half of their legendary career, covering the “Wind-Up and Hopeless Records Years,” Bayside embraced the heavier and grittier side of themselves, while keeping the anthemic choruses of the earlier years. With “Killing Time” (2011), “Cult” (2014), “Vacancy” (2016), “Interrobang” (2019), and “There Are Worse Things Than Being Alive” (2024), the band focused on creating songs that are relevant to people who want substance, rather than being relegated to one genre. In 2023, the band even collaborated with Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills on their rock anthem, “How To Ruin Everything (Patience)” — their first song charting at SiriusXM Octane.
Having toured the world multiple times over, sold thousands of albums, and amassed millions of streams, Bayside has achieved a lot in their storied career. And while many bands would coast on their past success, Bayside has always rejected that premise and continues to prove time and again that the best is yet to come.
And fans can start getting excited — because it is indeed coming!
