Boston-based Bay Faction have returned with their most recent release ‘Swan Dive’. The track discusses the day to day experience of the neighbours who surround them, contextualising it as such: “Our “Swan dive into hell” is an attempt at balancing the privilege of our vocation within the context of suburban New Jersey, while bearing in mind the only skill we really have requires us to be alone for 8 hours a day”. There is a mellow synthy sound at the heart of the track, but a driving drum pattern and the overdriven vocal towards the end create an almost punky attitude. Considering the band formed through a message board request for band members, they’ve amassed an impressive chemistry and a committed fanbase as they continue to expand their unique sound. - Dan Peeke