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.[1]
Beach Weather | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Genres | Alternative rock, pop rock |
| Years active | 2015–2017, 2022–present |
| Labels | 8123 (2015–present) last nite/Arista Records (2022–present) |
| Spinoff of | A Rocket to the Moon |
| Members | Nick Santino Reeve Powers Sean Silverman |
| Website | www |
Beach Weather has released three EPs and their debut full-length album, Pineapple Sunrise, was released on March 3, 2023, through Arista Records.
History
Formation, first years and hiatus (2015–2017)
In August 2015, Nick Santino, former frontman for A Rocket to the Moon, formed Beach Weather with 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. Their debut EP What a Drag was written by Santino and Sean Silverman (of The Technicolors) and released on August 28, 2015, via 8123.[2][3]
On February 3, 2016, Beach Weather released a music video for "New Skin", and on June 28, 2016, for "Swoon".[4][5]
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. In May 2016, the band supported PVRIS on their North America Headlining Summer Tour.[6] In September 2016, Beach Weather toured with Against the Current on their In Our Bones World Tour alongside As It Is.
On September 14, 2016, Beach Weather released a single "Someone's Disaster". Their second EP, Chit Chat, produced by Alex and Sean Silverman, was released on November 4, 2016, via 8123.[7][8] On October 13, 2016, the band released a music video for "Chit Chat".[9]
In March-May 2017, Beach Weather toured US with The Maine and The Mowgli's. [10]
On July 14, 2017, the band released Basement Sessions EP and a day later announced that they will be taking a hiatus indefinitely.
Comeback, "Sex, Drugs, Etc." and Pineapple Sunrise (2022-present)
On January 20, 2022, after nearly five years of being on hiatus, Beach Weather performed at the Rebel Lounge for 8123 fest.
In June 2022, the song "Sex, Drugs, etc." grew popular on TikTok, after which Beach Weather released a music video in September 2022, six years after the song was first released as a part of Chit Chat EP. The song got #1 on Billboard's Alternative Airplay Chart for the week of October 27, 2022, and peaked at #1 on Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart for the week of February 18, 2023.[11][12] On May 16, 2023, the single was certified platinum by RIAA.
On August 12, 2022, Beach Weather released their first single in six years, "Unlovable", with a music video for it released on September 14, 2022. On November 11, 2022, the band released the single and music video for "Trouble With This Bed" along with announcing their debut full-length album Pineapple Sunrise, releasing March 3, 2023, via last nite/Arista Records.[13][14][15][16][17][18]
Beach Weather performed "Sex, Drugs, etc." on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on November 28, 2022.[19] In 2023, the song was certified Silver by British Phonographic Industry (BPI).[20]
On January 11, 2023, the band was nominated Best New Artist (Alternative & Rock) at 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards.[21] 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.[22]
On January 20, 2023, Beach Weather released the single "Homebody" along with a music video.[23] On March 15, 2023, a music video for "Hard Feelings" was released, and on May 18, 2023 - for "Pineapple Sunrise".
On May 26, 2023, a 6-tracks EP containing stripped down versions of songs from Pineapple Sunrise titled Pineapple Sunset was released.
In May-June 2023, Beach Weather is set to tour with lovelytheband on their If We're Being Honest tour, 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.[24]
In October-November 2023 the band is set to tour with The Beaches on the Blame My Ex Tour in Canada.[25]
Members
- 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
Studio albums
- Pineapple Sunrise (2023)
Extended plays
- What a Drag (2015)
- Chit Chat (2016)
- Basement Sessions (2017)
- Pineapple Sunset (2023)
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Bub. [12] | US Alt. [11] | CAN [26] | CZE [27] | IRE [28] | POR [29] | SVK [30] | SWE [31] | UK [32] | WW [33] | ||||
| "Wolf" | 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | What a Drag | |
| "Someone's Disaster" | 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Chit Chat | |
| "Chit Chat"[34] | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Unlovable" (solo or featuring Pale Waves) | 2022 | — | 11 | — | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Pineapple Sunrise | |
| "Trouble with This Bed" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Sex, Drugs, Etc." | 1 | 1 | 62 | — | 45 | 88 | 28 | 97 | 46 | 128 | Chit Chat and Pineapple Sunrise | ||
| "Pineapple Sunrise" | 2023 | — | — | — | 55 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Pineapple Sunrise | |
| "—" denotes a single that did not chart or was not released in that territory. | |||||||||||||
Music videos
| Title | Year | Director(s) |
|---|---|---|
| "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" | 2023 | Alexa San Román |
| "Pineapple Sunrise" | 2023 | Chad Suter |
Awards and nominations
iHeartRadio Music Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Beach Weather | Best New Artist (Alternative & Rock) | Nominated[37] |