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Beach Weather
OriginMassachusetts, U.S.
GenresAlternative rock, pop rock
Years active2015–2017, 2022–present
Labels8123 (2015–present)
last nite/Arista Records (2022–present)
Spinoff ofA Rocket to the Moon
Members
Past members
  • Austin Scates
  • Ian Holubiak
Websitewww.beachweather.us

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 has released four EPs and their debut full-length studio album, Pineapple Sunrise, was released on March 3, 2023, through Arista Records.

History[edit]

Formation, first years and hiatus (2015–2017)[edit]

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.[2] On August 2, the group premiered their debut single, "Wolf" for streaming.[3] Their debut EP, What a Drag was written by Santino and Sean Silverman (of The Technicolors) and released on August 28, 2015, via 8123.[4]

On February 3, 2016, Beach Weather released a music video for "New Skin".[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.[6] In May 2016, the band supported PVRIS on their North America Headlining Summer Tour.[7] On June 28, 2016, the group released a music video for "Swoon".[8] In September 2016, Beach Weather toured with Against the Current on their In Our Bones World Tour alongside As It Is.[9] 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.[10][11] On October 13, 2016, the band released a music video for "Chit Chat".[12]

In March-May 2017, Beach Weather toured US with The Maine and The Mowgli's. [13] On July 14, 2017, the band released Basement Sessions EP and a day later announced that they will be taking a hiatus indefinitely.

Comeback and Pineapple Sunrise (2022–present)[edit]

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.[14][15] 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.[16][17][18][19][20][21]

Beach Weather performed "Sex, Drugs, etc." on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on November 28, 2022.[22] In 2023, the song was certified Silver by British Phonographic Industry (BPI).[23]

On January 11, 2023, the band was nominated Best New Artist (Alternative & Rock) at 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards.[24] 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.[25]

On January 20, 2023, Beach Weather released the single "Homebody" along with a music video.[26] 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.[27]

In October-November 2023 the band is set to tour with The Beaches on the Blame My Ex Tour in Canada.[28]

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[edit]

Studio albums[edit]

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
Heat
[29]
Pineapple Sunrise 21

Extended plays[edit]

List of extended plays with selected details
Title Album details
What a Drag
  • Released: August 28, 2015[30]
  • Label: 8123
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming
Chit Chat
  • Released: November 4, 2016[31]
  • Label: 8123
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming
Basement Sessions
  • Released: July 14, 2017[32]
  • Label: 8123
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Pineapple Sunset
  • Released: May 26, 2023[33]
  • Label: 8123, last nite/Arista Records
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles[edit]

As lead artist[edit]

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions and certifications
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
US
Bub.
[15] 		US
Alt.
[14] 		CAN
[34] 		CZE
[35] 		GRE
[36] 		IRE
[37] 		POR
[38] 		SVK
[39] 		UK
[40] 		WW
[41]
"Wolf" 2015 — — — — — — — — — — What a Drag
"Someone's Disaster" 2016 — — — — — — — — — — Chit Chat
"Chit Chat"[42] — — — — — — — — — —
"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 — — — — — —
"—" denotes a single that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

As featured artist[edit]

List of singles as featured artist, with selected chart positions
Title Year Peak chart positions Albums
US
Alt.
[47]
"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.

Music videos[edit]

List of music videos, showing year released and director
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

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ "Sex, Drugs, Etc." did not enter the Czech Radio Singles Top 100 chart, but peaked at number 29 on the Czech Singles Digital Top 100 chart.[43]

Awards and nominations[edit]

iHeartRadio Music Awards[edit]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2023 Beach Weather Best New Artist (Alternative & Rock) Nominated[48]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "American certifications – Beach Weather". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  2. ^ Jacqueline Le (October 14, 2015). "New Band Alert: Beach Weather". Stage Right Secrets. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  3. ^ "Beach Weather Debut Electrifying New EP, 'What A Drag'". Highlight Magazine. August 31, 2015. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  4. ^ "Local Wolves // Issue 30 - Tyde Levi by Local Wolves - Issuu". Issuu. October 5, 2015. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  5. ^ "Watch Beach Weather's (Nick Santino, ex-A Rocket To The Moon) first music video". Alternative Press. February 3, 2016. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  6. ^ "Sleeping With Sirens Announce Final Support Act". Kerrang!. December 16, 2015. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  7. ^ Jessica Klinner (June 7, 2016). "'We do this all ourselves' – Nick Santino of Beach Weather discusses new beginnings and touring as an independent artist". Highlight Magazine. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  8. ^ "Nick Santino's Beach Weather unveil new music video for 'Swoon' — watch". Alternative Press. June 28, 2016. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  9. ^ "Beach Weather offer easy listening with new track "Home Movies" off upcoming second EP — listen". Alternative Press. November 3, 2016. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  10. ^ Beach Weather - Someone's Disaster - YouTube
  11. ^ Beach Weather Release New EP “Chit Chat” – Listen Now – Celeb Secrets
  12. ^ Beach Weather - Chit Chat - YouTube
  13. ^ The Maine Announce Spring Tour With The Mowgli’s & Beach Weather | Strife Mag
  14. ^ a b Peaks on the Alternative Airplay chart:
  15. ^ a b "Bubbling Under Hot 100". Billboard.
  16. ^ "Trouble with This Bed". Spotify.
  17. ^ "Trouble with This Bed".
  18. ^ "Beach Weather - Trouble with This Bed (Official Video)". YouTube.
  19. ^ "Beach Weather Release New Single 'Trouble with This Bed'".
  20. ^ https://www.beachweather.us/
  21. ^ https://twitter.com/BeachWeather/status/1591904456064798720?s=20
  22. ^ "Kathryn Hahn/Dominic West/Beach Weather". IMDb.
  23. ^ a b "British certifications – Beach Weather – Sex Drugs Etc". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved February 5, 2022.
  24. ^ 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards: See The Full List Of Nominees | iHeartRadio | iHeartRadio Music Awards
  25. ^ Beach Weather Are 'Swoon'-Worthy At 2023 ALTer EGO | iHeart
  26. ^ Beach Weather Share New Single 'Homebody'
  27. ^ lovelytheband Announce Third Full Length Album ‘if we’re being honest’ and Summer Headlining Tour - FindYourSounds
  28. ^ The Beaches - THE BEACHES: BLAME MY EX TOUR 2023 w/ special guests... | Facebook
  29. ^ "Heatseekers Albums: Week of March 25, 2023". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 24, 2024. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
  30. ^ "What a Drag - EP by Beach Weather". Spotify. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  31. ^ "Chit Chat - EP by Beach Weather". Apple Music. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  32. ^ "Basement Sessions - EP by Beach Weather". Apple Music. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  33. ^ "Pineapple Sunset - EP by Beach Weather". Apple Music. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  34. ^ "Sex, Drugs, Etc. by Beach Weather - Music Charts". ACharts. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
  35. ^ Peaks in The Czech Republic:
  36. ^ "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.
  37. ^ "Discography Beach Weather". irish-charts.com. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
  38. ^ "portuguesecharts.com - Discography Beach Weather". portuguesecharts.com. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
  39. ^ "Beach Weather - SK - Singles Digital - Top 100" (in Czech). IFPI Czech Republic. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
  40. ^ "Beach Weather Official Chart History - Official Charts Company". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
  41. ^ "Billboard Global 200 - October 22, 2022 - Billboard". Billboard. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
  42. ^ Premiere: Beach Weather - 'Chit Chat' | Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews
  43. ^ "CZ - Singles Digital - Top 100 39. týden 2022". ifpicr.cz. IFPI Czech Republic. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  44. ^ "Portuguese single certifications – Beach Weather – Sex, Drugs, Etc" (PDF) (in Portuguese). Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  45. ^ "Official IFPI Charts - Digital Singles Chart (International) - Week: 15/2024". ifpi.gr. IFPI Greece. Archived from the original on April 17, 2024. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
  46. ^ "Canadian certifications – Beach Weather". Music Canada. Retrieved December 7, 2023.
  47. ^ "Billboard Alternative Airplay: Week of March 30, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved May 21, 2024.
  48. ^ iHeartRadio Music Awards 2023: See The Entire List Of Winners | iHeartRadio | iHeartRadio Music Awards
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