With their debut set for May 24 at C6 Fest 2025, Beach Weather has already won over a legion of fans in the country. Amid preparations for their first show on Brazilian soil and the release of the new track Fake Nice, the lead singer of the American trio spoke with our team about the anticipation for the festival, the behind-the-scenes of their viral success, and the band’s new direction.
Check out the interview:
1. Beach Weather was on hiatus for a few years before reuniting. What was that period like for you individually, and how did the conversation to get back together happen? Was there a specific moment when it just felt right to bring the band back?
“That time away was honestly much needed. We’d all been grinding for years, and I think we just hit a point where we needed to step back and live life a little outside of music. Personally, I focused on family, did some solo stuff, and just tried to reset. The idea to get back together wasn’t some big dramatic moment—it was more like a bunch of little ones that added up. A couple texts here and there, checking in, sharing old demos. Eventually, it felt right again. No pressure, just a genuine pull to make music with my friends again.”
2. Looking back at the band’s journey, how would you describe the evolution of your sound and style from your early days to now?
“In the early days, we were figuring it out—just trying to write songs that felt good and see where it took us. Now, there’s more intention behind what we do. We’ve grown a lot, both musically and personally. Our sound’s evolved into something more confident and a little more experimental. We’re not afraid to lean into what makes us weird or different anymore. I think we’re finally sounding like us.”
3. Sex, Drugs, Etc. became a massive hit and introduced a lot of new fans to your music. Looking back, what does that song represent to you now, and did you expect it to have such a lasting impact?
“It still blows my mind how far that song’s gone. When we wrote it, it felt special, but we didn’t expect it to take on a life like this years later. It’s become this anthem for people who feel like outsiders, and that really resonates with me. I think it represents the heart of Beach Weather—melancholy wrapped in something that feels good to move to.”
4. Last year, you released a song called Seth Cohen, inspired by the iconic character from The O.C. What made you choose him as the centerpiece for the song, and what does he represent to you?
“Seth Cohen was that kid who made it cool to be different. Growing up, I think a lot of us saw ourselves in him—awkward, sarcastic, obsessed with music and comics, but still trying to figure out how to belong. The song’s not just about him, it’s about that feeling of being misunderstood but leaning into it anyway. It’s a love letter to the underdogs.”
5. You’re about to perform in Brazil for the first time! What are you most excited to experience while you’re here?
“I’ve actually been to Brazil before, and it’s always such a blast. The people have this wild energy that’s hard to describe unless you’ve felt it in the room. I’m just excited to finally bring Beach Weather there and see how it all connects live. There’s something really special about playing in a place where music means everything to the crowd. We’re ready for it.”
EVENT DETAILS:
C6 FEST 2025
🗓️ When: May 22–25, 2025
📍 Where: Ibirapuera Park – São Paulo
🎫 Tickets: C6 Fest
