"High in Low Places" is a song by American rock band Beach Weather. It was released on May 31, 2024, as the lead single from their upcoming second studio album.

"High in Low Places"
Single by Beach Weather
ReleasedMay 31, 2024
GenreAlternative rock[1]
Length3:10
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Nick Santino
  • Alex Silverman
  • Sean Silverman
  • Reeve Powers
  • Kevin Fisher
Producer(s)
  • Santino
  • Damien Leclaire
  • Robert Adam Stevenson
  • Ryan Gose
  • Alex Silverman
  • Sean Silverman
Beach Weather singles chronology
"Thoughts I Have While Lying in Bed"
(2023)
"High in Low Places"
(2024)
"Hottest Summer on Record"
(2024)
Music video
"High in Low Places" on YouTube

Background

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Upon the release of "High in Low Places", Beach Weather shared a post on Instagram with the caption, "Welcome to our desert disco."[2] Nick Santino described the track as their "apocalyptic love song." He explained how the concept of the song was to find "peace in one another while the world was slowly melting."[1]

Composition

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"High in Low Places" was written by Nick Santino, Alex Silverman, Sean Silverman and Reeve Powers and Kevin Fisher. Production was handled by members of the band as well as from Damien Leclaire, Robert Adam Stevenson and Ryan Gose.[3] The track is described as alternative rock, featuring groovy basslines, shimmering guitar chords and soothing vocals. According to Santino, the guitar and string parts during the song's chorus were influenced of a closing credits to "a modern end-of-times western" movie.[1]

Music video

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The music video for "High in Low Places" premiered via VEVO on May 31, 2024, and was directed by Beewax.[4] Shot in the desert,[5] Santino stated, "We wanted to create something that felt cinematic."[6] Within one week, the song garnered 37,000 views on YouTube.[2]

Personnel

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Credits for "High in Low Places" adapted from AllMusic.[3]

Charts

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Chart performance for "High in Low Places"
Chart (2024) Peak
position
US Alternative Airplay (Billboard)[7] 40

Release history

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Release dates and formats for "High in Low Places"
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various May 31, 2024 Digital download
[8]
United States June 10, 2024 Alternative radio [9]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Maria Serra (May 31, 2024). "Beach Weather Stays 'High In Low Places' On New Single". idobi Radio. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Ashley Robinson (June 6, 2024). "Beach Weather is Summer Ready With New Track 'High in Low Places'". Melodic. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "High in Low Places - Beach Weather Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
  4. ^ "Beach Weather - High In Low Places (Official Video)". YouTube. Retrieved July 17, 2024.
  5. ^ "New Music Friday featuring Beach Weather, Eminem, & more!". Q101. May 31, 2024. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  6. ^ "Beach Weather Releases New Single 'High in Low Places'". The Daily Music Report. May 31, 2024. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
  7. ^ "Alternative Airplay: Week of July 20, 2024". Billboard. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
  8. ^ "High in Low Places - Single by Beach Weather". Apple Music. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
  9. ^ "Best Music Discovery EVER...this week: Beach Weather 'High In Low Places'". Alt 104.5. June 10, 2024. Retrieved July 16, 2024.