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September 12th, 2014 | 9:05AM | By Skye Leppo

Get hip to Beach Slang’s “All Fuzzed Out”

Photo courtesy of Beach Slang Facebook page | https://www.facebook.com/beachslang
Photo courtesy of Beach Slang Facebook page | https://www.facebook.com/beachslang

Philly #sadboy supergroup Beach Slang channel their angst into a full-bodied alt-rock anthem on their latest single, “All Fuzzed Out,” which premiered on Stereogum this week. Continue reading →

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