Polish slowcore band Bagdad announce debut EP

POLISH SLOWCORE GROUP BAGDAD  JOIN RITE FIELD RECORDS  ATMOSPHERIC DEBUT SINGLE OUT NOW  “VALLEY OF DRY BONES” - LISTEN THEY DON’T KNOW  EP ARRIVES MARCH 27, 2025

Photo credit: Łukasz Gołąbek Hailing from Wrocław, Poland, Bagdad are excited to announce their debut EP, They Don’t Know, set for release on March 27, 2025 via Houston’s tastemaking Rite Field Records. To celebrate the announcement, they’re sharing their first-ever single, “Valley of Dry Bones.” This gritty, hypnotic track encapsulates the angsty sound of 90s grunge, giving listeners a brooding atmospheric experience. A trio consisting of guitarist and vocalist Franciszek Drobiński, bassist Wojciech Stach and drummer Jakub Gadamski, Bagdad bring their unique, Eastern European sensibilities to songs bursting with melancholy and emotional resistance.  “I wrote this song in 2021, I was just sitting at home playing guitar and this theme popped into my head, which later became the main riff,” frontman Franciszek Drobiński explains. “Later, when I was writing the lyrics to it, a picture I saw once in some book as a child came to mind. It was a scene from the Bible, depicting Ezekiel’s vision of The Valley of Dry Bones. The song was a bit about something else, but the image stuck in my mind so much that it became the title.“ LISTEN TO “VALLEY OF DRY BONES” PRE-ORDER THEY DON’T KNOW Recorded in the summer of 2024, They Don’t Know brings a nostalgic fusion of grunge’s explosive guitars and slowcore’s poignant depth. Bagdad’s distinctive edge crafts a sound that is so distinctive and undeniably their own.

BAGDAD THEY DON’T KNOW RITE FIELD RECORDS Release date: March 27, 2025

They Don’t Know artwork by Waldemar Cwenarski TRACKLIST 1. Valley of Dry Bones 2. Somewhere, Nowhere 3. Knight Errant Block 4. Ash Pan Nocturne 5. Heartland

ABOUT BAGDAD: Bagdad is an alt-rock group from Wrocław, Poland, formed in the fall of 2023. What began as a collaboration between school friends Franciszek Drobiński (guitar, vocals) and Wojciech Stach (bass) quickly evolved into a dynamic partnership when drummer Jakub Gadamski joined the fold. The group’s sound blends the raw energy of early 90s grunge with the introspective weight of slowcore, all filtered through the unique lens of Eastern European melancholia. In the summer of 2024, Bagdad began work on their debut EP, They Don’t Know, a collection that captures their blend of atmospheric tension and explosive catharsis. With an ear for mood and a taste for familiar melodies, the band crafts songs that balance quiet, introspective moments with explosive bursts of sonic guitar intensity. ABOUT RITE FIELD RECORDS: Rite Field Records is a musician-led independent record label, music consultancy and merchandise distributor based in Houston, Texas. It was established in 2023 by Joseph and Parker Hernandez, founders of Gneiss Sounds, and Abraham Valladares, founder of End on End Prints. The label's mission is to develop equitable opportunities for diligent artists by providing them with the essential resources to advance their music careers. In addition to providing a creative outlet for artists, Rite Field Records is committed to fostering a sense of community among musicians and fans alike. We believe that music has the power to transform lives, and we are committed to providing a dedicated platform for our talented artists to share their music and the vision that comes with it.

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