Nick Santino (musician)
{{short description|American musician, singer-songwriter (born 1988)}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Nick Santino
| image = Nick_Santino_2010.jpg
| caption = Santino performing with A Rocket to the Moon in 2010
| birth_name = Nicholas Bernard Santino{{cite web|url=https://secondhandsongs.com/artist/215916|title=Artist: Nick Santino|website=SecondHandSongs|access-date=May 27, 2024}}
| alias = Nick Santino & the Northern Wind
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|mf=yes|1988|7|28}}
| birth_place = Braintree, Massachusetts, US
| origin =
| instrument = Vocals, piano, guitar
| genre = Alternative rock, pop rock, indie rock, pop punk, country
| occupation = Musician, singer-songwriter
| years_active = 2006–present
| label = Fueled by Ramen, Decaydance, 8123, late nite/Arista Records
| website = https://www.nicksantino.net/
| current_member_of = Beach Weather
| past_member_of = A Rocket to the Moon
}}
Nicholas Bernard Santino (born July 28, 1988){{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/nick-santino-mn0001529460|title=Nick Santino Biography by James Christopher Monger|website=AllMusic|author=James Christopher Monger|access-date=May 28, 2024}} is an American musician, singer-songwriter. He is best known as the lead singer and guitarist for the alternative rock band Beach Weather and former frontman of pop rock band A Rocket to the Moon. ARTTM albums included Your Best Idea (2006), On Your Side (2009) and Wild and Free (2013). After the band broke up in 2013, he went on to pursue a solo career and has released numerous solo EPs and a full-length album, Big Skies, which was released on May 27, 2014. In 2015, he formed the group Beach Weather.
Early life
Nick Santino was born in Braintree, Massachusetts, on July 28, 1988, in the family of Bernie and Donna Santino.{{citation needed|date=May 2024}} Santino grew up listening to The Beatles and James Taylor, who he cited as "heavy influences" to his music.{{cite web|url=http://www.tapsongz.com/nick-santino|title=Nick Santino Talks Latest Album "Big Skies" and His Plans for Future|website=Tap Songz|date=February 4, 2015|access-date=May 27, 2024}} He attended and graduated from Braintree High School.{{cite web|url=https://patch.com/massachusetts/braintree/braintrees-nick-santino-spotlighted-with-new-band|title=Braintree's Nick Santino Spotlighted With New Band|author=Joseph Markman|website=Patch.com|publisher=Patch Media|date=January 7, 2014|access-date=May 27, 2024}} While in high school, Santino was in two bands called the Bad Year and the Midway Class as the lead singer. Around this time, he began listening to Johnny Cash, which influenced his songwriting style.{{cite web|url=https://hollywoodtimessquare.com/nick-santino-interview/|title=Nick Santino: 'I just like playing music.'|website=Hollywood Times Square|date=January 25, 2014|access-date=May 27, 2024}}
Music career
=A Rocket to the Moon (2006–2013)=
{{main|A Rocket to the Moon}}
Santino started A Rocket to the Moon in the summer of 2006 as a musical experiment.{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/a-rocket-to-the-moon-mn0001478069#biography|title=A Rocket to the Moon Biography by Chris True|website=AllMusic|author=Chris True|access-date=May 27, 2024}} He self-released the debut studio album, Your Best Idea on December 26, 2006.{{cite web|url=http://www.melodic.net/album/a-rocket-to-the-moon-your-best-idea|title=A Rocket to the Moon - Your Best Idea|website=Melodic|access-date=May 27, 2024}} In early 2008, he assembled a band of musicians with the help of the Maine.Rachel Lux, "A Rocket to the Moon". Alternative Press, April 2009, p. 87. That same year, the band gained notoriety and was signed to Fueled By Ramen.{{cite web|url=https://www.theaquarian.com/2009/11/11/interview-nick-santino-a-rocket-to-the-moon-time-to-blast-off/|title=Interview With Nick Santino of A Rocket to te Moon: Time to Blast Off|website=The Aquarian Weekly|author=Cecilia Martinez|date=November 11, 2009|access-date=May 27, 2024}} A Rocket to the Moon released two EPs, before releasing their second studio album, On Your Side on October 13, 2009.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/archive_arocketstream/|title=Stream the new A Rocket To The Moon album|magazine=Alternative Press|date=October 8, 2009|access-date=May 27, 2024}} The album features the single, "Like We Used To", which peaked at number 91 on the Billboard Hot 100.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/A-Rocket-to-the-Moon/chart-history/HSI|title=A Rocket to the Moon Chart History (Hot 100)|magazine=Billboard|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20200204113548/https://www.billboard.com/music/A-Rocket-to-the-Moon/chart-history/HSI|archivedate=February 4, 2020|access-date=May 27, 2024}} On March 26, 2013, the group released their third studio album, Wild & Free.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/a-rocket-to-the-moon-wild-free-exclusive-album-premiere-1552511/|title=A Rocket To The Moon, 'Wild & Free': Exclusive Album Premiere|magazine=Billboard|author=Jason Lipshutz|date=March 19, 2013|access-date=May 27, 2024}} On May 9, 2013, the band announced that they would be breaking up following their tour with the Maine.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/this_wasnt_the_easiest_decision_for_us_but_we_all_felt_like_it_a_rocket_to/|title='This wasn't the easiest decision for us, but we all felt like it' A Rocket To The Moon breaking up|magazine=Alternative Press|date=May 9, 2013|access-date=May 27, 2024}} On January 21, 2017, the band played a one-off reunion show at 8123 Fest.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/a_rocket_to_the_moon_reunite_for_a_performance_at_8123_festwatch/|title=A Rocket To The Moon reunite for a performance at 8123 Fest — watch|magazine=Alternative Press|date=January 22, 2017|author=Caitlyn Ralph|access-date=April 30, 2024}}
=Solo career (2013–2015, 2019, 2020–present)=
File:Nick Santino at St. Louis (Danielle2093) - Flickr.jpg
After the group broke up, Santino went on to pursue an alternative rock/country solo career under the name "Nick Santino and the Northern Wind". The name was something he wrote on his iPhone notes while he was on tour in 2010. On July 26, 2013, Santino premiered his debut single "Never Coming Back" under this name, ahead of the release his first 4-track EP Going Home, released through iTunes on July 30.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/song_premiere_nick_santino_a_rocket_to_the_moon_never_coming_back/|title=Song Premiere: Nick Santino (A Rocket To The Moon), 'Never Coming Back'|magazine=Alternative Press|date=July 26, 2013|access-date=May 27, 2024}} He recorded the EP earlier in the year, where most of the tracks were written three to four years prior.{{cite web|url=https://propertyofzack.com/post/69091454448/poz-interview-nick-santino-and-the-northern-wind|title=POZ Interview: Nick Santino And The Northern Wind|website=Property of Zack|date=December 5, 2013|access-date=May 27, 2024}} The second EP, The Ones You Meet Along the Way: A Collection of Stories from the Road, was released on October 22, 2013.{{cite web|url=http://www.alterthepress.com/2013/09/nick-santino-ex-rocket-to-moon.html|title=Nick Santino (Ex. A Rocket to the Moon) Announces New EP 'The Ones You Meet Along the Way: A Collection of Stories from the Road'|website=Alter the Press!|date=September 25, 2013|access-date=May 27, 2024}} On November 2, 2013, Santino released the song "Wildfire on the Run" on YouTube.{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQeHOtX2QnQ|title=Nick Santino & The Northern Wind – Wildfire On The Run|website=YouTube}} On December 20, 2013, Santino and Caitlin Harnett released their version of the Christmas song "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas".{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/cover_premiere_nick_santino_have_yourself_a_merry_little_christmas_ft-_cait/|title=Free Download: Nick Santino, 'Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas' (ft. Caitlin Harnett)|magazine=Alternative Press|date=December 20, 2013|access-date=May 27, 2024}} Santino participated in the Up Close & Personal tour with This Century in December 2013.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/this_century_post_second_up_close_personal_tour_update/|title=This Century post second 'Up Close & Personal' tour update|magazine=Alternative Press|date=December 5, 2013|access-date=May 27, 2024}}
In 2014, Santino decided to go under his own name. He started writing songs for his forthcoming debut studio album in January and February 2014, and recorded the album in March and April. In May 2014, Santino joined the Maine on a South American tour.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/the_maine_post_south_american_tour_update/|title=The Maine post South American tour update|magazine=Alternative Press|date=May 13, 2014|access-date=May 27, 2024}} On May 23, a live EP of Nick Santino and the Maine titled, Live in Sao Paulo was released as a free download.{{cite web|url=https://idobi.com/news/interview-nick-santino/|title=Interview: Nick Santino|website=idobi Radio|author=Eleanor Grace|date=July 15, 2014|access-date=May 27, 2024}} That same day, he premiered the single, "Mood Ring Eyes" and on May 27, his debut solo full-length studio album, Big Skies was released.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/nick_santino_mood_ring_eyes_song_premiere/|title=Nick Santino, 'Mood Ring Eyes' song premiere|magazine=Alternative Press|date=May 23, 2014|access-date=May 27, 2024}} The album peaked at number 24 on the US Heatseekers Albums chart. Santino performed at the Vans Warped Tour in the summer of 2014.{{cite web|url=https://v13.net/2014/07/interview-with-nick-santino-nick-talks-going-solo-big-skies-and-warped-tour/|title=Interview with Nick Santino: Nick Talks Going Solo, Big Skies, and Warped Tour|website=V13.net|author=Brooke Taylor|date=July 30, 2014|access-date=May 27, 2024}} In October 2014, he joined the Maine on the UK leg of 8123 tour.{{cite web|url=https://idobi.com/news/the-maine-uk-tour/|title=The Maine announce UK tour|website=idobi Radio|author=Alex Bear|date=May 14, 2014|access-date=May 27, 2024}} On December 19, 2014, Santino released his fourth EP, Savannah.{{cite web|url=https://idobi.com/music-reviews/nick-santino-savannah/|title=Album Review: Nick Santino - Savannah|website=idobi Radio|date=December 22, 2014|access-date=May 27, 2024}} He embarked on a US tour in December 2014, in support of the EP.{{cite magazine|url=https://highlightmagazine.net/2014/11/28/nick-santino-announces-ep-details/|title=Nick Santino Announces EP Details|magazine=Highlight Magazine|date=November 28, 2014|access-date=May 27, 2024}}
In early 2015, he toured in Mexico with Hanson. In March 2015, he joined Oh Honey on the Postcards Across America tour.{{cite web|url=https://hollywoodtimessquare.com/nick-santino-hits-the-road-with-oh-honey/|title=Nick Santino Hits The Road With Oh Honey|website=Hollywood Times Square|author=Rosemary Vega|date=March 20, 2015|access-date=May 27, 2024}} He also supported Sleeping with Sirens on the We Like It Quiet tour alongside The Summer Set in June 2015.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/sleeping_with_sirens_announce_acoustic_tour_with_the_summer_set_nick/|title=Sleeping With Sirens announce acoustic tour with the Summer Set, Nick Santino|magazine=Alternative Press|date=April 10, 2015|access-date=May 27, 2024}}
On August 10, 2019, Santino performed at Emo Carnival led by the Maine in São Paulo, Brazil.{{cite web|url=https://idobi.com/high-life/we-are-all-the-same-spending-your-sad-summer-with-the-maine/|title=We Are All the Same: Spending Your Sad Summer with The Maine|author=Sam DeVotta|website=idobi Radio|date=July 25, 2019|access-date=May 27, 2024}} In November 2019, he played the Maine's The Mirror tour as a special guest.{{cite web|url=https://secondsocietyreport.com/the-maine-announce-a-few-support-additions-to-the-mirror-tour-this-fall/|title=The Maine Announce a Few Support Additions to 'The Mirror' Tour this Fall!|website=Second Society Report|author=Michael DeAngelis|date=September 4, 2019|access-date=May 27, 2024}} He also joined Mayday Parade at a concert show in New York.{{cite web|url=https://starsandscars.com/show-review-mayday-parade-nick-santino-warsaw/|title=Show Review: Mayday Parade, Nick Santino – Warsaw|website=Stars and Scars|author=Blair Levinger|date=November 18, 2019|access-date=May 27, 2024}}
On April 24, 2020, Santino released a single "Peace & Love", with the EP of the same name on May 29, 2020.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/nick-santino-peace-and-love-release/|title=Hear Nick Santino get unfiltered in first new solo song in six years|author=Rachel Dowd|magazine=Alternative Press|date=April 27, 2020|access-date=May 27, 2024}} He also released the singles, "But Anyway" and "Same Jokes (1989)", which were all a part of the EP.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/nick-santino-same-jokes-1989/|title=Hear Nick Santino reminisce on the little things with 'Same Jokes (1989)'|magazine=Alternative Press|author=Maria Serra|date=May 21, 2020|access-date=May 27, 2024}}
=Beach Weather (2015–2017, 2022–present)=
{{main|Beach Weather}}
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.{{cite web|url=https://www.stagerightsecrets.com/new-band-alert-beach-weather/|title=New Band Alert: Beach Weather|website=Stage Right Secrets|author=Jacqueline Le|date=October 14, 2015|access-date=May 21, 2024}} Their debut EP, What a Drag was written by Santino and Sean Silverman (of The Technicolors) and released on August 28, 2015, via 8123.{{cite web|url=https://issuu.com/localwolves/docs/octhirty?fbclid=IwAR3TTpIjCm_fdXYpdv8kgC99ItX6CIEla4cj5Ipu6oqr9B3iphjYCuDvkdE|title=Local Wolves // Issue 30 - Tyde Levi by Local Wolves - Issuu|website=Issuu|date=October 5, 2015|access-date=May 21, 2024}} They released two more EPs, Chit Chat (2016) and Basement Sessions (2017), before going on hiatus in July 2017.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.clashmusic.com/news/premiere-beach-weather-chit-chat/|title=Premiere: Beach Weather – 'Chit Chat'|magazine=Clash|author=Robin Murray|date=October 13, 2016|access-date=May 27, 2024}}{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/beach_weather_announce_hiatus/|title=Beach Weather (Nick Santino, ex-A Rocket To The Moon) announce hiatus|magazine=Alternative Press|date=July 15, 2017|access-date=May 27, 2024}} The group reunited in 2022, following the virality of their song "Sex, Drugs, Etc.". The song topped the Billboard Alternative Airplay chart.{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/beach-weather-sex-drugs-etc-tops-alternative-airplay-chart/| title= Beach Weather's 'Sex, Drugs, Etc.' Tops Alternative Airplay Chart – Billboard|magazine=Billboard|author=Kevin Rutherford|date=October 27, 2022|access-date=May 21, 2024}} On March 3, 2023, they released their debut studio album, Pineapple Sunrise.{{cite web|url=https://idobi.com/music-reviews/album-review-beach-weather-pineapple-sunrise/|title=Album Review: Beach Weather — Pineapple Sunrise|website=idobi Radio|author=Sam Devotta|date=March 2, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230304002837/https://idobi.com/music-reviews/album-review-beach-weather-pineapple-sunrise/|archive-date=March 4, 2023|access-date=May 23, 2024|url-status=live}}
Personal life
In 2017, Santino got married and has two children.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.altpress.com/beach-weather-interview/|title=How a surprise viral hit during the pandemic helped Beach Weather come back together|magazine=Alternative Press|author=Alexander James Schell|date=November 14, 2022|access-date=May 27, 2024}} Following Beach Weather's hiatus, Santino pursued a career in graphic designing.
Discography
=Solo musician=
==Studio albums==
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|+ List of studio albums, with selected chart positions ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:10em;"| Title ! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:16em;"| Album details ! scope="col"| Peak chart positions |
| scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:90%;"| US Heat {{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/heatseekers-albums/2014-06-14/|title=Heatseekers Albums: Week of June 14, 2014|magazine=Billboard|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220127014111/https://www.billboard.com/charts/heatseekers-albums/2014-06-14/|archivedate=January 27, 2022|access-date=May 27, 2024|url-status=live}} |
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| scope="row" | Big Skies
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==Extended plays==
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| scope="row"| Going Home
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| scope="row"| The Ones You Meet Along the Way: A Collection of Stories from the Road
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| scope="row"| Live in Sao Paulo
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| scope="row"| Savannah
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| scope="row"| Peace & Love
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==Singles==
=A Rocket to the Moon=
{{main|A Rocket to the Moon#Discography}}
- Your Best Idea (2006)
- On Your Side (2009)
- Wild & Free (2013)
=Beach Weather=
{{main|Beach Weather#Discography}}
- Pineapple Sunrise (2023)
- Melt (2024)
=Guest appearances=
References
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External links
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