beach slang

By Ziggy Merritt Quiet Slang has come to an end — for now at least. James Alex, the voice and unflappable persona behind Beach Slang, indicated as much Saturday night as he came to the stage, cumberbund and all. With work on the latest Beach Slang album set to begin nearly Read More

by Ziggy Merritt I have single-handedly altered the course of history. That’s what my insecure ego wants me to write and something I’ll return to later in this feature. Here’s a long-winded explanation: In my time with THAT MAG I’ve been able to interview some of my hometown Read More

by Matt Kelchner Beer and punk rock, the two go hand in hand. Philadelphia is no stranger when it comes to either of these scenes. In the last few years, the City of Brotherly Love has been heralded for their punk and craft beer scenes. More recently, a group of long time friends Read More

Beach Slang The Things We Do To Find People Who Feel Like Us Reviewed by: Ziggy Merritt The transience of youth always seems to be at the forefront of Beach Slang’s own James Snyder’s mind. Self-destructive behavior and the thrill (or boredom) of a life allowing such a loud, Read More

by Matt Kelchner Back in the first few weeks of 2014, Yuck and Alvvays were working their way around the country and paid a visit to the corners of Frankford and Girard for a stop at Johnny Brenda’s. Locals Hurry were tapped as the openers for the show. Last Wednesday the two met Read More

by Matt Kelchner To wrap up their short tour with fellow Philadelphia natives Hurry, Beach Slang paid a visit to the PhilaMoca last Monday. The lineup for the evening featured an all Philly lineup that was rounded out with Ghost Gum and last minute add ons Crybaby. The show also Read More