Beach Day
Rock duo from Hollywood, Florida, known for fun-loving sound.
Beach Day is a rock duo from Hollywood, Florida, made up of Kimmy Drake (guitar, vocals) and Skyler Black (drums). The two met at a local concert, connecting over a shared enthusiasm for 1960s girl groups and a mutual wish to create a band focused purely on enjoyment. Their first single, “Beach Day,” came out in the summer of 2012, followed by “Walking on the Streets” later that fall. The debut album, *Trip Trap Attack*, was released on June 18, 2013, through Kanine Records; it was recorded in South Florida and mixed in Detroit by Jim Diamond. The group recorded a cover of “Up on the Roof” for a LensCrafters TV ad, and in 2013 they released a version of Screaming Lord Sutch’s “Dracula’s Daughter,” produced by Kramer. Their second album, *Native Echoes*, came out on August 18, 2014, also on Kanine Records, and was produced, recorded, and mixed by Jim Diamond at Ghetto Recorders in Detroit.
- field
- Rock band
- based_in
- Hollywood, Florida
- members
- Kimmy Drake (guitars/vocals), Skyler Black (drums)
- record_label
- Kanine Records
- debut_album
- Trip Trap Attack (2013)
- sophomore_album
- Native Echoes (2014)
Lore & Background
Beach Day formed after Kimmy Drake and Skyler Black met at a local show, bonding over 60's girl groups and a shared desire to make music purely for fun. They released their debut single 'Beach Day' in summer 2012, followed by 'Walking on the Streets' in fall 2012. Their debut album, Trip Trap Attack, came out on June 18, 2013, via Kanine Records, recorded in South Florida and mixed in Detroit by Jim Diamond. The duo covered 'Up on the Roof' for a LensCrafters television advertisement and also recorded a cover of Screaming Lord Sutch's 'Dracula's Daughter' in 2013, produced by Kramer.
Reader's Guide
Beach Day's significance lies in their revival of 60's girl group-inspired rock with a modern, fun-loving ethos. Their debut album Trip Trap Attack and sophomore album Native Echoes, both released on Kanine Records, showcase a consistent sound rooted in surf-rock and pop. The band's covers—'Up on the Roof' for a national LensCrafters ad and 'Dracula's Daughter' produced by Kramer—demonstrate their versatility and reach. Their discography includes singles spanning from 2012 to 2024, indicating sustained activity. As a duo from Hollywood, Florida, they represent a regional scene with national exposure through Kanine Records and Detroit-based production by Jim Diamond. Their legacy is that of a band committed to joyful, unpretentious rock music.
Did You Know?
- Beach Day covered 'Up on the Roof' for a LensCrafters television advertisement.
- Their debut album Trip Trap Attack was mixed in Detroit by Jim Diamond.
- The duo met at a local show and bonded over 60's girl groups.
- Their sophomore album Native Echoes was produced, recorded, and mixed with Jim Diamond at Ghetto Recorders in Detroit.
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