REVIEW: Beach Weather Introduces Us to Their “New Aesthetic”
WRITTEN BY RILEY HUNT
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Just as atmospherically stunning as ever, indie-rock band Beach Weather returns with “New Aesthetic.” In 2023, they released their nostalgic and highly praised track, “Sex, Drugs, Etc.,” which hit No. 1 at Alternative Radio and prompted a global audience to tune into their creations. “New Aesthetic” holds that recognizable, beloved Beach Weather feel but with more introspection. Still melancholic, hazy and effortlessly cool, they remind us of their enthralling and seductive charm. Because if there’s one thing Beach Weather knows how to do, it’s how to create music that makes you feel alive.
“New Aesthetic” is a product of instrumental perfection and addictive vocals. This combination of bold and dreamy is entirely intriguing. It paints a picture of a coastal drive and neon lights, both serving as recurring symbols in their visuals and lyrics throughout their music career. Pulling you in immediately, the track holds your attention without remorse. Like a hypnotic wave, it takes you through the peaks and valleys of their diverse sound. Wholeheartedly euphoric, Beach Weather captivates their audience and furnishes the soundtrack for their romantically cinematic moments.
Masterful lyricism is key in the world of Beach Weather. Their lyrics consistently hold qualities of nostalgic remembrance which, in turn, develop their sound into something more naturally cinematic. When longing, change, and growth materialize into song lyrics, they often mirror the plots of a beloved film. Paired with their melancholic and introspective instrumental creation, an idealistic symphony reminiscent of The 1975 and The Neighbourhood is born. “New Aesthetic” is an anthem of adoration. The chorus declares, “My new aesthetic is you / I lose myself in it too,” taking on the guilty pleasure of placing someone else in the center of your own universe. It’s raw, honest and leans more confidently into those rock elements lingering below the surface.
Beach Weather injects true creative flair into each track, and “New Aesthetic” is no exception. Being the first release of this new era, make sure to stay up to date on all to come from the indie-rock band, with a hopeful album release and tour dates leading into the new year.