Chicago in the winter is something else. It’s not just cold—it’s the kind of cold that settles in your bones, makes you question why you ever left the house in the first place. The wind whips down the streets, the snow piles up, and before you know it, you’re stuck inside, staring at the same four walls, desperate for some kind of escape.
That’s exactly where I was—posted up on my couch one night, bundled in sweats, watching the snow slam against the windows. Cabin fever is real out here. I started scrolling through photos of places I’d rather be—beaches, palm trees, people with sunburns and drinks in their hands. Just looking at those images gave me this insane rush, like for a second I forgot all about the cold. That’s when it hit me: if I can’t get to a beach, I’ll bring the beach here. I needed to write a Spring Break anthem.
Right away, I grabbed a notebook and started scribbling bars—lines about wild nights, sweaty dance floors, and letting go of whatever’s been weighing you down. I wanted this song to feel like a getaway, even if you were stuck in the middle of a Chicago snowstorm. I called it “Spring Break” because, honestly, what else could it be? That’s the dream this time of year.
Next, I hit up a producer friend. I could already hear the beat in my head—a mashup of hip-hop, country, and EDM, something that would slap in a club or on the beach. He was all in, no hesitation. Then I called Nick and Brooks, told them, “Boys, I got a banger on my hands. Let’s go.” We got in the studio and just let loose—guitars, synths, 808s, the works. Everyone was feeding off the energy, chasing that feeling of pure summer.
The best part about “Spring Break” is that it’s more than just a party track. Sure, it’s about dancing, taking shots, and living loud, but it’s also a reminder that we all need a break sometimes. After the last few years, who doesn’t want to feel good again? I wanted to give people a reason to smile, to move, to forget about the grind for a while. Something positive, something high-energy, something that makes you want to celebrate life.
Now, when I listen back to it, I can already picture it—blasting from speakers at a packed club, rolling over the sand at some wild beach party, or just giving someone stuck in the cold a little bit of heat. That’s what music is about for me: making you feel something real.
So if you’re ready to escape, even for a few minutes, “Spring Break” is waiting. Let’s party.
—ThinkSchilling