FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, May 9th, 2025
[Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, May 9, 2025] Pittsburgh-based power-pop recording artist Radio 45 announce the release of a new single titled Feels Like Summer 2025 with precision timing as 70-degree temperatures in the western-Pennsylvania area are starting to make it actually feel like summer.
Feels Like Summer 2025 is a re-release of the band’s very first single from 2023, recorded before front-man Gary Bickerstaff signed-on with the band. Prior to Bickerstaff lead guitarist Aaron Greer sang the lead vocal. This new recording features brand new vocals by Bickerstaff, fresh guitars by Greer plus other instruments and numerous refinements. The song was re-recorded and mixed on the very latest state-of-the-art gear at Oakwood Studios near Pittsburgh.
To celebrate the release Radio 45 has partnered with Punxsutawney Brewing who have crafted a wild berry tart ale that carries the name Feels Like Summer. Punxsutawney Brewing introduced the new ale today saying “This song is the perfect summertime jam: it’s catchy, upbeat, and fun.” PBC brewers were working on a new recipe for a summertime beer, envisioning a fruity beer that tastes like “summer in a glass,” appealing to both beer enthusiasts and those less inclined to traditional brews. But, it needed a name. “While driving across Pennsylvania one day and Radio 45’s Feels Like Summer came on, it couldn’t have been clearer.” With weather-related names as part of PBC’s brand identity, the song’s title was a perfect fit.
“We’re huge fans of Punxsutawney Brewing and are delighted to partner with them.” says Radio 45’s bassist and manager C. Scott Gilbert, also known as the band’s “Mr. White” (in honor of the Tom Hanks film “That Thing You Do”). Radio 45’s Gilbert, Greer, Bickerstaff and drummer Mark “Msexy” Wesesky have all sampled the new brew and are able to wholeheartedly recommend it.
Bickerstaff — Radio 45’s resident brew aficionado — added “It’s a crisp, refreshing ale, not too sweet, with a clean finish that tastes like, well, summer.”
The Feels Like Summer Wild Berry Tart Ale is making it’s debut on May 9th at the Clarion Cheers, Beers & Wine Walk in Clarion, Pennsylvania.
The song Feels Like Summer 2025 drops on May 9th to all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. Listen here!
This collaboration between Punxsutawney Brewing Company and Radio 45 is more than a product launch; it’s a celebration of music, craft beer, and the spirit of summer. Keep an eye on Punxsutawney Brewing Company and Radio 45’s social media for event announcements and more details including where you can purchase Feels Like Summer!