Weathers (band)

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Weathers
Weathers band performing in 2016. Left to right: Cameron Olsen, Cameron Boyer, Brennen Bates, Cole Carson
Background information
OriginLos Angeles, California, US
Genres
Years active2015–present[1]
Labels
MembersCameron Boyer
Cameron Olsen
Brennen Bates
Past membersCole Carson
Websiteweathersband.com

Weathers is an American alternative rock band from Los Angeles consisting of lead vocalist Cameron Boyer, guitarist Cameron Olsen, and bassist Brennen Bates. Their music is characterized by driving, upbeat anthems contrasted by introspective lyrics that focus on the themes of coming of age and mental health.[2]

Their style is inspired by the counterculture of the late twentieth and early twenty-first century.[3] Weathers has toured supporting many alternative acts, including Saint Motel,[4] Nothing but Thieves, Dreamers, K.Flay, Palaye Royale, One Ok Rock, Badflower, Echosmith, Meg Myers, and The Maine

History[edit]

Formation[edit]

The band's roots trace to 2011 when Cameron Boyer initially formed an ensemble known as One Youth,[5] before transitioning to the moniker Above Seclusion,[6] under which two albums were released.[7] Brennen Bates was recruited to the band after responding to Boyer's audition post on Facebook.[8]

Cameron Olsen crossed paths with Boyer during the 2012 Manhattan Beach Battle of the Bands,[9] where Olsen was competing with his own band, called Colorblind.[10] Former member Cole Carson was recruited as the band’s drummer in the fall of 2013.[6] Carson's father and Boyer's father were members of a high school cover band called Wild Cats,[11] establishing a musical connection between the two.

On July 9, 2014, Above Seclusion underwent another rebranding, adopting the name Signal City.[12] The band unveiled their debut track, "Fortune[13]". The band released four singles before officially forming as Weathers in October 2015.[14] Members of the band have cited modern acts such as The Killers, The All American Rejects, Sir Sly, My Chemical Romance, as well as bands of the 80's and 90's such as Depeche Mode, The Cure, Pixies, and The Police, as influences.[15]

Debut singles and Kids In The Night (2018)[edit]

Weathers released the singles "I Don't Wanna Know" and "Happy Pills" in 2015. "Happy Pills" was the most added song on alternative radio on its impact date, receiving the most adds for a new artist in the 2010s. "Happy Pills" peaked at No. 21 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart.

Weathers debuted their album Kids In The Night (2018) in two separate EPs.[16] Lead singer Cameron Boyer claimed that the first part of the album is about "accepting your flaws and realizing that the so-called 'bad' things about you are actually what shape you into who you are now — a stronger, better person. It's asking, 'Are the bad things really bad or are they just temporarily hard?'".

Pillows & Therapy (2021) and EPs[edit]

Weathers proved to be prolific writers after the release of Kids In The Night. In 2018, the non-album single "Problems" and its acoustic version were released. The subsequent year saw the release of non-album singles "Dirty Money", "Lonely Vampire", and "Always Tired". In 2020, non-album single "Feel Good" and a cover of Britney Spears’ "Lucky" (together with Songs That Saved My Life), were released, along with the web exclusive EP Our Little Secret. In 2021, Weathers released their second web exclusive EPs Our Other Little Secret and later their second album Pillows & Therapy.

In February 2022, Weathers released the single "Alone Again" featuring Robert DeLong. The single was part of their third web exclusive EP My Friends Have Better Friends. Four days later, drummer Cole Carson announced his departure.

Are We Having Fun? (2023)[edit]

On the 5th of May 2023, Weathers released Are We Having Fun?[17] The album was produced by Jason Suwito. The album includes the single "All Caps" featuring John the Ghost.[18] "All Caps" remains their highest charting song to date. Music videos were released for both singles "All Caps" and "One of a Kind".

Band members[edit]

Current members[edit]

  • Cameron Boyer – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, piano, keyboards (2015–present)
  • Cameron Olsen – lead guitar, backing vocals (2015–present)
  • Brennen Bates – bass, backing vocals, piano, keyboards (2015–present)

Former members[edit]

  • Cole Carson – drums, percussion, backing vocals (2015–2022)

Touring members[edit]

  • Christian Champion – drums (2022-present)

Discography[edit]

Studio albums[edit]

  • Kids in the Night (2018)
  • Pillows and Therapy (2021)
  • Are We Having Fun? (2023)

Extended plays[edit]

  • Kids in the Night - Part 1 (2018)
  • Kids in the Night - Part 2 (2018)
  • Our Little Secret (2020)[19]
  • Our Other Little Secret (2021)[20]
  • Demos & Relics Vol 1 (2021)
  • Demos & Relics Vol 2 (2021)
  • Demos & Relics Vol 3 (2021)
  • My Friends Have Better Friends (2022)

Singles[edit]

Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
Alternative Songs
[21] 		Rock Airplay
[22]
"Happy Pills" 2016 21 42 Non-album single
"I Don't Wanna Know" — —
"Alone Again"
(featuring Robert DeLong) 		2022 — —
"Where Do I Sign?" — — Are We Having Fun?
"All Caps"
(featuring John the Ghost) 		2023 8 —
"She Hates Me" — —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c Z. Yeung, Neil. "Weathers Biography". AllMusic. Archived from the original on October 11, 2016. Retrieved August 9, 2016.
  2. ^ "Weathers • Red Light Management". Red Light Management. Retrieved 2023-07-14.
  3. ^ "Weathers". Sumerian Merch. Retrieved 2023-07-14.
  4. ^ "Weathers To Join St. Motel On North American Tour This Fall; Single "Happy Pills" Is #1 Most Added At Alt Radio". RCA Records. Archived from the original on November 30, 2016. Retrieved November 30, 2016.
  5. ^ "Cameron Boyer | Alternative from Hermosa Beach, CA". ReverbNation. Retrieved 2023-07-14.
  6. ^ a b "Members". Above Seclusion. 2013-10-14. Archived from the original on 2013-10-14. Retrieved 2023-07-14.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  7. ^ "Above Seclusion on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 2023-07-14.
  8. ^ Wang, Clara (September 24, 2021). "I'm Not Okay: LA's Weathers Discuss Mental Health and Writing Music During COVID". www.austinchronicle.com. Retrieved 2023-07-14.
  9. ^ Bennett, Macie (2020-04-06). "Weathers Keep Rocking, Writing During Quarantine". American Songwriter. Retrieved 2023-07-14.
  10. ^ "South Bay band to perform at The Roxy". Daily Breeze. 2013-09-30. Retrieved 2023-07-14.
  11. ^ ALT Home Happy Hour with Cameron Boyer of Weathers - ALT 92.3fm, retrieved 2023-07-14
  12. ^ @BatesWeathers (July 9, 2014). "Goodbye Above Seclusion. Hello Signal City" (Tweet). Retrieved 2023-07-14 – via Twitter.
  13. ^ "Fuse". Fuse. Retrieved 2023-07-14.
  14. ^ "Weathers – Bio". RCA Records. Archived from the original on November 30, 2016. Retrieved November 30, 2016.
  15. ^ "Interview: Weathers". Tongue Tied Magazine. Retrieved 2023-07-14.
  16. ^ "Weathers Release "Kids In The Night" Part 1 EP Today". www.rcarecords.com. RCA Records. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
  17. ^ ""This Friday. "Are We Having Fun" will be yours."". instagram.com/weathersband. 1 May 2023. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
  18. ^ ""WEATHERS - ALL CAPS ft. John The Ghost (Official Music Video)"". youtube.com/@SumerianRecords. 23 February 2023. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
  19. ^ Weathers - Our Little Secret, 2020, retrieved 2023-07-05
  20. ^ Weathers - Our Other Little Secret, 2021, retrieved 2023-07-05
  21. ^ "Weathers – Chart History". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original on September 24, 2016. Retrieved August 9, 2016.
  22. ^ "Weathers – Chart History". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Archived from the original on September 24, 2016. Retrieved August 9, 2016.
  23. ^ "Gold & Platinum Search "Weathers"". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved January 7, 2022.
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