After releasing two albums with his former band Black Bears Fire, Nic McNamara began recording with Summer Colds to bring to life a heavier sound than his previous Folk Rock project. The three piece Indie Rock/Power Pop band Summer Colds fronted by Nic, released the singles "Whiteout" and "Killing Flies" followed by the debut album "Here Comes Nothing" in May 2019. Here Comes Nothing combines Nic’s dark, poetic song writing with the fuzzy pop sensibilities of golden era 90’s Alternative rock. Power chord driven hooks and melodic, layered guitars provide the backbone for an album that is ultimately a platform for the dense imagery of Nic’s melancholic lyrics. The album was mixed and engineered by Stevin McNamara (Def Leppard, Bryan Adams, Tina Turner).
After playing a lineup of local shows, Summer Colds planned to tour in support of the release, but plans soon changed when the pandemic hit. During a time where playing live music became increasingly difficult, Nic began to write and record the forthcoming album Missing Out. 3 years later, the sophomore effort has been completed and promises to be a heavier, denser and more textured album than the debut.
Summer Colds currently reside in Southern Oregon and plan to release MIssing Out soon.