Bayside have shared a newly recorded version of “Devotion and Desire.”
In celebration of their 25th anniversary, esteemed punk band Bayside has re-recorded their quintessential track “Devotion And Desire” – out now via Hopeless Records and streaming here: https://ffm.to/devotionanddesire2025. “Devotion And Desire” quickly became a fan favorite following its release in 2005, and has since closed out nearly every Bayside show. Fans can look forward to seeing Bayside live this year on the 25 Years Of Bayside: The Errors Tour. Consisting of three legs throughout 2025, the tour kicks off tomorrow, March 29th, in Buffalo, and wraps on September 26th with a hometown show in Huntington, NY. Supporting them on the road will be Sincere Engineer (leg 1), Smoking Popes (leg 2), and The Sleeping (leg 3). Featuring two nights in each city, fans will have the opportunity to see the band perform two different sets highlighting songs from across Bayside’s extensive catalogue. Night one will include songs from Sirens and Condolences, Self-Titled, The Walking Wounded, and Shudder, while night two will feature songs from Killing Time, Cult, Vacancy, Interrobang, and the band’s most recent release There Are Worse Things Than Being Alive. Tickets for all shows, including VIP packages are available now at bayside.shofetti.com. Options for VIP packages include a 7” of the newly recorded “Devotion And Desire” (2025), as well as the opportunity to sit in during soundcheck, a meet and greet with the band, side stage seating during the set, and more. For the past 25 years, Queens-based Bayside has 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. Fan favorites like “Devotion And Desire” and “Duality” continue to be staples in the band’s live show. 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.