Press 1:
Newspaper: L'Orient Today
Title: Beirut’s Young Music Scene: Revival After Years of Struggle
“Bliss was the youngest band performing at Oakenfest’s 2024 festival and one of the first bands to emerge after Lebanon’s economic crisis – exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and the Beirut port explosion – brought the country’s music scene to a jolting halt.New artists like Bliss are contributing to the scene’s revival, working with limited resources but endless passion.”
Press 2:
Newspaper: Beirut Today
Title: Present Tense: The Alternative Pulse of Ras Beirut
“In the echoing corridors of AUB, a new auditory sensation emerges in 2024—“Bliss,” a self-proclaimed grunge trio enveloping listeners in melancholic reverie, with a shoegaze allure that eludes easy categorization. Their name, ”Bliss,” serendipitously echoes the iconic Nirvana (literally “blissful state”), though it was chosen for its resonance with local geography; Bliss Street is precisely where AUB resides, and where many alternative students convene over a cigarette these days.”
Press 3:
Newspaper: Unite Asia
Title: “A plea to a fading country” – Lebanese Shoegaze Band BLISS Release Haunting New Single
“Lebanon’s underground music scene has always been a testament to revolution; few bands embody that spirit. In April 2024, BLISS released their debut EP, ”You Should Quit Your Job And Play Outside (With Me)”—a raw, unapologetic collection of 5 songs that reignited the feeling of being a stupid teenager going through a heartbreak. Their sound inspired the new younger generation of Lebanese artists to actually write their own music.”
Press 4:
Newspaper: ClickRollBoom
Title: Beirut-Based Grunge Trio Bliss Sparks Revival in Local Music Scene
“Since then, Bliss has grown into a key player in Lebanon’s alternative scene, performing at events such as Oakenfest, Fête de la Musique, and Captain’s Cabin. More than just a band, they have become a driving force in reviving Beirut’s music culture, inspiring young musicians and supporting emerging artists along the way.”
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