Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Bayside join The Mike James Rock Show backstage at Slam Dunk Festival 2026 for a brilliant catch-up covering 25+ years of touring, songwriting, and their upcoming new album 🔥

Fresh off their Slam Dunk set, the band talk about returning to the UK, touring with Taking Back Sunday, and how their fanbase has evolved from early club shows to families now bringing their kids to gigs.

In this interview, Bayside discuss:
⚡ Touring the UK & love for British festival crowds
🎤 Heading straight out on tour with Taking Back Sunday
💿 Writing their new album (after 6 months already in progress)
🏟️ Celebrating 25 years as a band with a unique two-night set concept
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fans growing up, bringing families, and multi-generational crowds
🌍 Plans for Europe & UK headline touring in 2027
🔥 Life as a long-running independent rock band
🎶 Constantly evolving while staying true to their sound

With nearly three decades together, Bayside show no signs of slowing down — and their next era is already taking shape.

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