Bayside Wrap Up Their B-Side Collections With “Premium Selections” EP

Since their 2000 formation, Bayside have been the purveyors of heartbreak that you can sing along and sink your teeth into. The Queens’ quartet consistently craft perfect blends of gritty punk energy and razor-sharp pop hooks, giving the alternative world emotionally raw storytelling wrapped up in punchy catchiness that mirrors the chaotic world we live in. This summer, the band has been issuing EPs curated and selected by a specific band member, complete with artwork designed by said member. Each collection also features a B-side from 2011’s Killing Time that has never been digitally released and was only previously available on vinyl. The fourth and final B-side is Saddest Song, which lives on the Premium Selections collection, which is assembled by guitarist & vocalist Jack O’Shea and is now available through Fearless Records.

“Saddest Song is painfully gorgeous and begins with delicate acoustic guitar and Raneri’s rich, immediately recognizable voice as he delivers a deeply personal story with the conviction of someone unafraid to put their emotions on full display. The song steadily builds before erupting into a powerful full-band crescendo, transforming its melancholy into something expansive, visceral, and cathartic. I remember the song being one that we had a hard time establishing an identity for on the record and it really just became a vibe or a mood. Having a very intimate controlled verse followed by big crushing wall-of-sound part filled with dozens of layered parts gave this one its life.” (Jack O’Shea)