idobi writer Alexa Gallo had the chance to catch up with Jake Mcelfresh aka Front Porch Step at the Long Island stop of the Acoustic Basement Tour in late February. The two discussed the release of his album Aware, persevering as an acoustic act, and the will to explore other music endeavors.
Whether listeners vibe with the turn that A Rocket To The Moon have taken towards a pop impression on light country or prefer their youthful musings without a side of the South, the old sweetness of the band still sits evident just below the surface.
Not even the high winds or below-freezing temperatures were enough to deter fans from catching the pop-rock-heavy Take Action Tour last Wednesday in Michigan.
Babe, wake up, the forecast says it’ll be Beach Weather all year long. Today, the indie-rock act shared their music video for new single “Hardcore Romance.” But that’s not all, they also announced that their new album Melt will arrive on October 25. Featuring singles “High In Low Places” and “Hottest Summer On Record,” Melt follows up March 2023’s Pineapple Sunrise LP. Of the new silky, smooth modern rock single, guitarist Sean Silverman says, “[The song explores what] modern romance would look like to us, now at the point we’re at in our lives. Hardcore Romance was the first demo… Read more »
Beach Weather drummer Austin Scates let idobi in on what we can expect from him and the rest of the guys in the future, and how the band got together.