New Jersey hardcore band Bayway has been going nonstop since making their debut in 2022.

The band’s wild energy, no frills attitude, and hardcore-rap fusion has drawn in a loyal following of fans, with packed out live shows across North America. Out on DAZE, ‘Bayway Takes Manhattan’ marks Bayway’s fourth overall release and second this year following ‘May’s Word Is Bond’ EP. The four tracks on the EP address everything from addiction to privilege and celebrating friendship made through the hardcore scene. Hold My Own’s Greg Falchetto lends his vocals on closer ‘Our Way’ which is bound to be a live set favorite. Like all of Bayway’s material, the EP was self-recorded and produced by Jayway allowing the band to fully steer their sound. On the theming for the EP, vocalist Jayway shares:

“EP is a play on ‘Jason Takes Manhattan’ which was my favorite horror movie growing up. Jason was from New Jersey and I always loved the movie poster with the New York skyline.”

Bayway is Jayway (vocals), Chris Halpin (guitar), and Dave Mericle (drums) with bass performed on record by Julian Austin Caceres.

‘Bayway Takes Manhattan’ EP Tracklist:

1. Currency

2. It’s A Cold World

3. Hurt Feelings

4. Our Way ft. Greg Falchetto (Hold My Own)

Upcoming Shows:

1/5 Orlando, FL @ FYA Fest

Photo Credit: Kevin O’Bryant