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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

by Ziggy Merritt About a week ago I had the opportunity to ring up James Alex of Beach Slang, a fierce pop-punk outfit currently on a national tour and anticipating the upcoming release of their first full-length album. To preempt their gig at PhilaMoca, I asked Alex to shed some Read More

by Ari Roth While cities such as Los Angeles and New York are generally credited as the birthplace of hardcore punk, there were many other local scenes, many now forgotten and lost to pre-internet time, that were crucial in the development of this genre. One such scene was, and Read More

by Samantha Weinraub Walking into the PhilaMOCA is like walking into an intimate house party. You can greet friends you’ve known, or friends you will soon know, and toss your winter coat on a couch against the wall. Dragon Kings, The Districts, Triathalon and Zula put on a show Read More

by Samantha Weinraub  “There is an increasingly serious problem in America: people just don’t know how to dance,” host Aleysha Wise jokingly condemns the audience, as she encourages everyone to stand up and get their bodies loose. Dancing is the best way to wake up the energy in Read More

by Malana Battle Twelve live podcasts in three nights! The 1st annual Philadelphia Podcast Festival is coming to entertain through podcasting. The festival takes place Thursday, August 1st through Saturday, August 3rd at PhilaMOCA.  Friday, August 2nd at 2pm, stop by PhillyCAM Read More