Beach Weather is an American pop rock band formed in 2015 by lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Nick Santino, best known for their song "Sex, Drugs, Etc." which was certified Platinum on May 16, 2023.[3]
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Origin | Braintree, Massachusetts, U.S. |
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Years active | 2015–2017, 2022–present |
Labels | 8123 (2015–present) last nite/Arista Records (2022–present) |
Spinoff of | A Rocket to the Moon |
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Past members |
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Website | www |
Beach Weather has released four EPs and their debut full-length studio album, Pineapple Sunrise, was released on March 3, 2023, through Arista Records. They released their second studio album, Melt, on October 25, 2024, also through Arista Records.
History
editFormation, first years and hiatus (2015–2017)
editIn August 2015, Nick Santino, former frontman for A Rocket to the Moon, he began working with producer Sean Silverman (of The Technicolors), writing and recording demos.[4] The two realized that "people might really dig what we were making" and started asking other bands if they could join them on tour. Santino also reached out to his friend Reeves Power if he wanted to be involved with the group, which he did.[4] The original line up of Beach Weather consisted of Nick Santino (vocals), Reeve Powers (bass), Ian Holubiak (lead guitar) and Austin Scates (drums) after being invited by the Maine to open for their Free For All 2015 Tour.[5] On August 2, the group premiered their debut single, "Wolf" for streaming.[6] Their debut EP, What a Drag was written by Santino and Silverman, and released on August 28, 2015, via 8123.[7]
On February 3, 2016, Beach Weather released a music video for "New Skin".[8] In February-March 2016, Beach Weather supported Sleeping with Sirens through Europe and the UK on their Madness Tour alongside This Wild Life and Mallory Knox.[9] In May 2016, the band supported PVRIS on their North America Headlining Summer Tour.[10] On June 28, 2016, the group released a music video for "Swoon".[11] In September 2016, Beach Weather toured with Against the Current on their In Our Bones World Tour alongside As It Is.[12] On September 14, 2016, Beach Weather released "Someone's Disaster" as the lead single from their forthcoming second EP.[13] On October 13, 2016, "Chit Chat" was streamed exclusively through Clash, before it was released as the second single from the EP the following day.[14] Their second EP, Chit Chat, produced by Alex and Sean Silverman, was released on November 4, 2016, via 8123.[15]
In March-May 2017, Beach Weather supported The Maine on their Lovely Little Lonely tour in the US, along with The Mowgli's.[16] On July 14, 2017, the band released their EP, Basement Sessions and a day later announced that they will be taking a hiatus indefinitely.[17] Speaking in depth of their hiatus in a 2022 interview with Alternative Press, Santino revealed that they were "leaning into bad habits" and "started to not really like" who they were becoming.[4] He also wanted to focus on himself as he got married around that time and began a career in graphic design.[4]
Return and Pineapple Sunrise (2022–2024)
editContent with closing the chapter on Beach Weather, Santino found himself thinking about music again during the COVID-19 pandemic and was approached by Silverman about material he was working on. They began sending each other notes and ideas, which influenced Santino's excitement into writing music again.[4] In June 2021, the group quietly reunited and started working on their debut studio album.[18] They flew out to Phoenix, Arizona, to record the album and were given a recording space from the Maine to use.[18][4] On January 20, 2022, after nearly five years of being on hiatus, Beach Weather performed at the Rebel Lounge for 8123 fest, marking their official return.[19] Sean Silverman, who spent his time with the band during their early years of a behind the scenes role, transitioned into a permanent member of the group in 2022.[19]
In June 2022, the song "Sex, Drugs, Etc." grew popular on TikTok, which led to its servicing to radio.[20] The song was serviced to alternative radio on August 1, 2022.[21] Beach Weather also released its music video in September 2022,[22] six years after the song was first released as a part of their Chit Chat EP.[4] The song topped the Billboard Alternative Airplay Chart for the week of October 27, 2022, and peaked at number one on Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart for the week of February 18, 2023.[20][23] On May 16, 2023, the single was certified platinum by RIAA,[3] and by BPI.[24] They performed "Sex, Drugs, Etc." on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on November 28, 2022.[25]
On August 12, 2022, Beach Weather released their first single in six years, "Unlovable",[26] with a music video for it released on September 14, 2022.[27] On November 11, 2022, the band released the single and music video for "Trouble With This Bed".[28][29] On January 20, 2023, Beach Weather released the promotional single "Homebody" along with a music video.[30] On February 17, 2023, the song "Hard Feelings" was released for streaming.[31] Their debut full-length studio album Pineapple Sunrise, was released on March 3, 2023, via last nite/Arista Records.[32] On May 18, 2023, the fourth and final single, "Pineapple Sunrise" was released along with its music video.[33]
On January 11, 2023, the band was nominated Best New Artist (Alternative & Rock) at 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards.[34] On January 14, 2023, Beach Weather played at iHeartRadio ALTer EGO sharing the stage with Red Hot Chili Peppers, Muse and Fall Out Boy among others.[35] On May 26, 2023, a 6-tracks EP containing stripped down versions of songs from Pineapple Sunrise titled Pineapple Sunset was released.[36]
In support of the album, the band embarked on a headlining, Pineapple Sunrise: The Tour, in Canada and the United States from March to May 2023.[37] In May-June 2023, Beach Weather joined lovelytheband on their If We're Being Honest tour,[38] and appear on such summer and fall music festivals as BottleRock Napa Valley, Hangout Music Festival, Shaky Knees Music Festival, Summerfest, Life Is Beautiful Music & Art Festival, and others.[39] In June 2023, Beach Weather released a new version of "Unlovable" featuring Pale Waves.[39] In October-November 2023, the band supported The Beaches on the Blame My Ex Tour in Canada.[40] In November 2023, Beach Weather was featured on a new version of "Thoughts I Have While Lying in Bed" by the Maine.[41] In April 2024, the group embarked on a West Coast leg for their Pineapple Sunrise tour.[19]
Melt (2024–present)
editOn May 31, the group released the single, "High in Low Places".[42] On July 19, the band released "Hottest Summer on Record" as the second single from their upcoming second studio album.[43] Then on August 23, they released the single "Hardcore Romance" along with the announcement that their sophomore album, Melt, would be released on October 25.[44][45] In support of the album, the group embarked on the Will Make You... Melt tour, with dates running in the US and UK.[46]
Members
edit- Current members
- Nick Santino – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (2015–2017, 2022–present)
- Reeve Powers – bass, backing vocals (2015–2017, 2022–present)
- Sean Silverman – lead guitar (2022–present)
- Touring members
- Alex Silverman – keyboard (2022–present)
- Jeremy Wolda – drums (2022–present)
- Past members
- Austin Scates – drums (2015–2017)
- Ian Holubiak – lead guitar (2015)
Discography
editStudio albums
editTitle | Album details | Peak chart positions |
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US Heat [47] | ||
Pineapple Sunrise |
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21 |
Melt |
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Extended plays
editTitle | Album details |
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What a Drag |
Track listing
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Chit Chat |
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Basement Sessions |
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Pineapple Sunset |
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Singles
editAs lead artist
editTitle | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||||||||
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US Bub. [23] |
US Alt. [20] |
CAN [52] |
CZE [53] |
GRE [54] |
IRE [55] |
POR [56] |
SVK [57] |
UK [58] |
WW [59] | ||||
"Wolf" | 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | What a Drag | |
"Someone's Disaster" | 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Chit Chat | |
"Chit Chat" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
"Sex, Drugs, Etc." | 2022 | 1 | 1 | 62 | —[A] | 22 | 45 | 88 | 28 | 46 | 128 | Chit Chat and Pineapple Sunrise | |
"Unlovable" (solo or featuring Pale Waves) |
— | 11 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Pineapple Sunrise | ||
"Trouble with This Bed" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
"Pineapple Sunrise" | 2023 | — | — | — | 55 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
"High in Low Places" | 2024 | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Melt | |
"Hottest Summer on Record" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
"Hardcore Romance" | — | — | — | 51 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
"Deadbeat Blue" (featuring Bel) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
"Fake Nice"[64] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
"—" denotes a single that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
As featured artist
editTitle | Year | Peak chart positions | Albums | ||||
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US Alt. [65] | |||||||
"Thoughts I Have While Lying in Bed" (The Maine featuring Beach Weather) |
2023 | 23 | The Maine | ||||
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory. |
Promotional singles
editTitle | Year | Album |
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"Homebody" | 2023 | Pineapple Sunrise |
"Hard Feelings" |
Music videos
editTitle | Year | Director(s) |
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"New Skin" | 2016 | Alexa San Román |
"Swoon" | ||
"Chit Chat" | Alexa San Román | |
"Unlovable" | 2022 | |
"Sex, Drugs, Etc." | Kirt Barnett | |
"Trouble With This Bed" | ||
"Homebody" | 2023 | Guadalupe Bustos |
"Hard Feelings" | Alexa San Román | |
"Pineapple Sunrise" | Chad Suter | |
"High in Low Places" | 2024 | Beewax |
"Hardcore Romance" | Alexa San Román | |
"Fake Nice" | Chad Suter |
Notes
editAwards and nominations
editiHeartRadio Music Awards
editYear | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2023 | Beach Weather | Best New Artist (Alternative & Rock) | Nominated[34] |
References
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- ^ Matt Collar. "Beach Weather Biography by Matt Collar". AllMusic. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ a b c "American certifications – Beach Weather". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
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- ^ "Nick Santino's Beach Weather unveil new music video for 'Swoon' — watch". Alternative Press. June 28, 2016. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
- ^ "Beach Weather offer easy listening with new track "Home Movies" off upcoming second EP — listen". Alternative Press. November 3, 2016. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
- ^ Kieran Webber (September 19, 2016). "Beach Weather Share Trippy Visuals for Someone's Disaster". Clunk Magazine. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ Robin Murray (October 13, 2016). "Premiere: Beach Weather – 'Chit Chat'". Clash. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ Emillie Marvel (November 3, 2016). "Album Review: Beach Weather — Chit Chat". idobi Radio. Archived from the original on May 19, 2022. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ "The Maine Announces 'The Lovely Little Lonely Tour'". Digital Tour Bus. January 23, 2017. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ "Beach Weather (Nick Santino, ex-A Rocket To The Moon) announce hiatus". Alternative Press. July 15, 2017. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ a b Joe Cingrana (October 18, 2022). "Beach Weather were already back before TikTok had its way with them". Audacy. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ a b c Nikki Link (April 16, 2024). "Sean Silverman talks Beach Weather tour, new album". West Valley View. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ a b c Peaks on the Alternative Airplay chart:
- "Sex, Drugs, Etc.": "Beach Weather's 'Sex, Drugs, Etc.' Tops Alternative Airplay Chart – Billboard". Billboard.
- "Unlovable": "Alternative Airplay". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 21, 2023. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
- "High in Low Places": "Alternative Airplay: Week of October 26, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
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- ^ a b "Bubbling Under Hot 100 Chart: Week of February 18, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
- ^ a b "British certifications – Beach Weather – Sex Drugs Etc". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
- ^ "Beach Weather - Sex, Drugs, Etc. (From Jimmy Kimmel Live!)". YouTube. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
- ^ "Beach Weather return from hiatus with new single 'Unlovable'". Beat. Sony Music Australia. September 5, 2022. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ "Video Alert: Beach Weather – 'Unlovable'". Alt 105.1. February 13, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ "10 Cool New Pop Songs to Get You Through The Week: Beach Weather, Lila Drew, Dragon Sisters & More". Billboard. November 14, 2022. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ Michael Majors (November 11, 2022). "Beach Weather Release New Single 'Trouble with This Bed'". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ Michael Majors (January 20, 2023). "Beach Weather Share New Single 'Homebody'". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ "Beach Weather Shares New Single 'Hard Feelings'". Sony Music Canada. February 17, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ Sam Devotta (March 2, 2023). "Album Review: Beach Weather — Pineapple Sunrise". idobi Radio. Archived from the original on March 4, 2023. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
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- ^ Rebekah Gonzalez (January 15, 2023). "Beach Weather Are 'Swoon'-Worthy At 2023 ALTer EGO". iHeartRadio. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ "Pineapple Sunset - EP by Beach Weather". Spotify. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ "Beach Weather Launched US & Canada Tour, Release New Single 'Unlovable'". Suleyera. June 5, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ "Lovelytheband performs 'sail away' live at the idobi Studios". idobi Radio. April 5, 2023. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ a b Victoria Goodwin (June 8, 2023). "Beach Weather has Unveiled a Fresh Version of their Popular Single 'Unlovable,' featuring Pale Waves". Melodic. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ Allie Gregory (May 7, 2023). "The Beaches Map Out 2023 North American Tour". Exclaim!. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ Teddy Coward (November 28, 2023). "The Maine Release 'Thoughts I Have While Lying In Bed' Featuring Beach Weather's Nick Santino". Rock Sound. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
- ^ Maria Serra (May 31, 2024). "Beach Weather Stays 'High In Low Places' On New Single". idobi Radio. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
- ^ Maria Serra (July 19, 2024). "Beach Weather Drops Sizzling 'Hottest Summer On Record'". idobi Radio. Retrieved July 22, 2024.
- ^ Christine Sloman (August 23, 2024). "Beach Weather release "Hardcore Romance", announce sophomore album 'Melt'". Melodic Magazine. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ Maria Serra (August 23, 2024). "Beach Weather Shares Sultry 'Hardcore Romance' & Announces 'Melt'". idobi Radio. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ Mariah Dunn (August 26, 2024). "Beach Weather Adds US Tour Dates to Upcoming Tour". Melodic. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
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- ^ "Pineapple Sunset - EP by Beach Weather". Apple Music. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
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- ^ Peaks in The Czech Republic:
- For "Pineapple Sunrise", "Unlovable", and "Hardcore Romance": "Beach Weather - CZ - Radio - Top 100" (in Czech). IFPI Czech Republic. Retrieved January 29, 2024.
- ^ "Official IFPI Charts - Digital Singles Chart (International) - Week: 40/2022". ifpi.gr. IFPI Greece. Archived from the original on October 15, 2022. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ "Discography Beach Weather". irish-charts.com. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
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