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Borne 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 highly coveted vinyl.  Following its release, Bay Faction spent 2 years rigorously touring nationwide, developing a cult-like following.

After graduation, the band relocated to New York, and 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 ensued 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 hiatus.

Now, in 2024, the band relaunched with a sold out tour and is releasing the first single, Drive Home, on August 9th from their forthcoming EP

The Normas are an Indie band hailing from Columbus, Georgia. Their sound is a swampy mix of 60s Pop, Spaghetti Western, and reverb soaked disco. The project started as dorm noise in 2019 and evolved into a 5 piece by the spring of 2022. As the band brought high energy shows to the Georgia DIY circuit, they worked with Cancer Records to produce their debut album “Sweet Nothings”. After a year full of shows, they’re excited to be recording their sophomore album. Oh yes grandma, it’s The Normas.