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Born out of an online message board,
Bay Faction emerged in the Boston DIY scene in 2015 with the debut of their self-titled record. It was the first release on
Counter Intuitive Records with the band’s album pressed on vinyl. Following its release, Bay Faction spent 2 years rigorously touring venues nationwide developing a cult-like following.
After graduation, the band relocated to New York but found themselves primarily camped out in a suburban New Jersey basement to write and record their sophomore record
Florida Guilt. The record marked a departure from their earlier style, trading in a conventional rock setup for sampled drums, synths, and vocal processing, embodying the ethos they had long sought to define.
Highsnobiety named Bay Faction as “your favorite band you haven’t heard of yet” and national touring ensured to promote their album.
On the heels of the pandemic, Bay Faction bid farewell with the release of “Swan dive”, their final song before entering an indefinite hiatus.
Not able to stay gone for too long though, 2024 marked the return of Bay Faction with their comeback performance at Boston’s own “Nice, a Fest.” and a sold out US headline tour that followed. On Jan 31st, 2025, Bay Faction will be releasing their new EP
thanks, for waiting via indie label
VERSION III, the EP will be their first new project since 2018's
Florida Guilt.