Beach Weather is an American

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band formed in 2015 by

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ist Nick Santino, best known for their song "Sex, Drugs, Etc." which was

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on May 16, 2023. Beach Weather has released three EPs and their debut full-length album, ''Pineapple Sunrise'', was released on March 3, 2023, through

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History

Formation, first years and hiatus (2015–2017)

In August 2015, Nick Santino 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. On February 3, 2016, Beach Weather released a music video for "New Skin", and on June 28, 2016, for "Swoon". In February-March 2016, Beach Weather supported Sleeping with Sirens through Europe and the UK on their Madness Tour alongside

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. In May 2016, the band supported

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on their North America Headlining Summer Tour. 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. On October 13, 2016, the band released a music video for "Chit Chat". In March-May 2017, Beach Weather toured US with The Maine and

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. 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

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, 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

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's Alternative Airplay Chart for the week of October 27, 2022, and peaked at #1 on

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chart for the week of February 18, 2023. On May 16, 2023, the single was certified platinum by

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. 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/

. Beach Weather performed "Sex, Drugs, etc." on

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on November 28th, 2022. In 2023, the song was certified Silver by

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(BPI). On January 11, 2023, the band was nominated Best New Artist (Alternative & Rock) at 2023

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. On January 14, 2023, Beach Weather played at

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ALTer EGO sharing the stage with

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among others. On January 20, 2023, Beach Weather released the single "Homebody" along with a music video. 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

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on their If We're Being Honest tour, and appear on such summer and fall music festivals as

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, and others. In October-November 2023 the band is set to tour with

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on the Blame My Ex Tour in

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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

* Wolf (2015) * Someone's Disaster (2016) * Chit Chat (2016) * Unlovable (2022) * Trouble With This Bed (2022) * Sex, Drugs, Etc. (Stripped Down) (2022) * Sex, Drugs, Etc. (Sped Up Version) (2022) * Homebody (2023) * Hard Feelings (2023) * Unlovable (feat.

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) (2023) – No. 22

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Music videos

Awards and nominations

iHeartRadio Music Awards

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References

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