Beach Weather
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Founder | Nick Santino |
| Headquarters | Massachusetts , United States |
| Products | Music albums, EPs, singles |
| Owner | Arista Records (label) |
Beach Weather is an American indie rock group established in 2015 by lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Nick Santino, who previously gained recognition with the track "Sex, Drugs, Etc.", which achieved Platinum status on May 16, 2023.
The band has produced four EPs along with their first full-length studio album, Pineapple Sunrise, released on March 3, 2023, under the Arista Records label. Their sophomore studio album, Melt, was subsequently launched on October 25, 2024, also through Arista Records.
2015–2017: Formation, early development, and hiatus
In August 2015, Nick Santino, formerly the lead singer of A Rocket to the Moon, teamed up with producer Sean Silverman (The Technicolors) to write and record demos following the breakup of A Rocket To The Moon. They brought Reeve Powers on board, finalizing the initial lineup with Ian Holubiak on lead guitar and Austin Scates on drums after performing as an opening act for The Maine's Free For All 2015 Tour. Their debut single "Wolf" was unveiled on August 2, followed by the release of their EP What a Drag on August 28 through 8123.
Early in 2016, Beach Weather debuted the music video for "New Skin" and supported Sleeping with Sirens during their Madness Tour across Europe and the UK. They also joined PVRIS for their North American Summer Tour. In June, the video for "Swoon" was released. By September, they were touring alongside Against the Current during the In Our Bones World Tour.
Their second EP, Chit Chat, produced by Alex and Sean Silverman, came out on November 4, 2016 via 8123. The singles "Someone's Disaster" and "Chit Chat" were released in September and October respectively.
Between March and May of 2017, Beach Weather served as support for The Maine on their Lovely Little Lonely US tour. On July 14, they issued the EP Basement Sessions before announcing an indefinite break. In a 2022 interview, Santino revealed that the band had been "leaning into bad habits" and chose to prioritize personal development amidst significant life changes including marriage and a career in graphic design.
2022–2024: Comeback and Pineapple Sunrise
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Santino reignited his passion for music and teamed up with Silverman to create new tracks. By June 2021, the band quietly regrouped to begin work on their first full-length album.[1] Their recording sessions took place in Phoenix, Arizona, utilizing a studio space offered by the Maine.[1][2] On January 20, 2022, after nearly five years away, Beach Weather made their official comeback with a live show at Rebel Lounge during 8123 fest.[3] Sean Silverman, who had previously worked behind the scenes, was confirmed as an official member in 2022.[3]
By June 2022, "Sex, Drugs, Etc." experienced a surge in popularity on TikTok, prompting its release to alternative radio stations on August 1, 2022.[4] The music video was unveiled in September, six years following its original debut on the Chit Chat EP.[2] The song reached number one on the Billboard Alternative Airplay Chart in October 2022 and later topped the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart in February 2023.[4][5] It earned platinum certification from both the RIAA and BPI by May 2023.[6][7] In November 2022, the group showcased the track on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
On August 12, 2022, Beach Weather unveiled their first new single in six years titled "Unlovable", followed by a music video released in September.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name November introduced "Trouble With This Bed" alongside its accompanying video.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name Early 2023 saw the arrival of singles "Homebody" and "Hard Feelings," both supported by videos and streaming availability.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name Their inaugural full-length album Pineapple Sunrise was launched on March 3, 2023, under last nite/Arista Records.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name The album’s title track was issued as the concluding single with an accompanying video in May.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
Beach Weather earned a nomination for Best New Artist (Alternative & Rock) at the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards.[8] They also performed at iHeartRadio ALTer EGO alongside prominent bands such as Red Hot Chili Peppers, Muse, and Fall Out Boy.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name In May 2023, they released Pineapple Sunset, a stripped-back EP featuring six tracks from their album.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
To support Pineapple Sunrise, the band embarked on Pineapple Sunrise: The Tour across Canada and the United States from March through May 2023.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name Following this, they joined lovelytheband on the If We're Being Honest tour and appeared at major festivals like BottleRock Napa Valley, Hangout Music Festival, and Summerfest.[9] In June, Beach Weather issued a refreshed version of "Unlovable" featuring Pale Waves.[9] Between October and November 2023, they served as support for The Beaches during their Blame My Ex Tour in Canada.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name November also saw a collaboration with the Maine on an updated rendition of "Thoughts I Have While Lying in Bed".Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name In April 2024, the band continued their Pineapple Sunrise tour with dates along the US West Coast.[3]
2024–present: Melt
On May 31, the band introduced "High in Low Places" as the first single from their sophomore album. This was followed by the release of "Hottest Summer on Record" on July 19, serving as the album's second single. On August 23, they unveiled "Hardcore Romance" and simultaneously announced that their second full-length record, Melt, would be released on October 25. To promote the new album, the group embarked on the Will Make You... Melt tour, performing across both the United States and the United Kingdom. Later, on December 13, they issued the promotional track "Seth Cohen".
On March 29, 2025, the band revealed plans for a deluxe version of Melt, entitled Melt'd, with a release date set for May 30. Alongside this announcement, they launched a remix of "Hardcore Romance" featuring Ari Abdul. Subsequently, on April 25, a remix of "Fake Nice" featuring Kevin Kaarl was released. Additionally, the group is slated to join Pierce the Veil as part of their headlining I Can't Hear You tour in May 2025.
Band members
- Current
- Nick Santino – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (2015–2017, 2022–present)
- Reeve Powers – bass guitar, backing vocals (2015–2017, 2022–present)
- Sean Silverman – lead guitar (2022–present)
- Touring
- Alex Silverman – keyboards (2022–present)
- Ryan Gose – drums (2024–present)
- Former
- Ian Holubiak – lead guitar (2015)
- Austin Scates – drums (2015–2017)
- Jeremy Wolda – drums (2022–2023)
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
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| US Heat | ||
| Pineapple Sunrise |
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21 |
| Melt |
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Extended plays
| Title | Album details |
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| What a Drag |
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| Chit Chat |
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| Basement Sessions |
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| Pineapple Sunset |
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As lead artist
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | |||||||||
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| US Bub. |
US Alt. |
CAN |
CZE |
GRE |
IRE |
POR |
SVK |
UK |
WW | ||||
| "Wolf" | 2015 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | What a Drag | |
| "Someone's Disaster" | 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Chit Chat | |
| "Chit Chat" | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |||
| "Sex, Drugs, Etc." | 2022 | 1 | 1 | 62 | — | 21 | 45 | 88 | 28 | 46 | 128 |
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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" | |||||||||||||
| "Deadbeat Blue" (featuring Bel) | |||||||||||||
| "Fake Nice" | |||||||||||||
Sources
| "—" indicates singles that did not chart or were not released in those regions.
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Videography
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| 2023 | Beach Weather | Best New Artist (Alternative & Rock) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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