Beach Slang

“Polyvinyl stands in solidarity with those who have come forward about their experiences with James Alex of Beach Slang,“ reads a statement from the label. “Active accountability builds safer and healthier communities.“

”That 'statement' contains no apology whatsoever nor does it mention me at all, effectively silencing me as the victim & putting the spotlight right back on James for sympathy,” said the band's former manager Charlie Lowe, who accused James Alex of abuse.

Eddie Van Halen's influence loomed large and when the sad news of his death spread earlier this afternoon, tributes poured in from all corners of music...

'Exquisite Corpse' features one-of-a-kind collaborations featuring 47 members of the Polyvinyl family, including members of American Football, Rainer Maria, Pedro the Lion, The Get Up Kids, Beach Slang, Vivian Girls, Xiu Xiu, SSLYBY, and more.

Vinnie Caruana, Travis Shettel, James Alex, Rusty Pistachio, Popeye from Farside, Dave Elkins of Mae, and more playing a livestream fest this Friday...

Phoebe Bridgers, Lorde, Mac Miller, Brian Fallon, beabadoobee, Marissa Nadler and more.

plus Waxahatchee, Steve Gunn, Sheryl Crow, Beach Slang, Puddles Pity Party, and more livestreams you can watch today since there are no live concerts to attend.

This week: reviews of new records by Wire, Joe Pernice, and Damaged Bug, plus Kevin Hairs, and an Alzheimer's benefit featuring New Order, Anna Calvi and more.

The compilation comes out on Friday and also features New Order, Moby, Anna Calvi, Sad13, and more.

The album also includes tracks by Beach Slang, TR/ST, Daniel Avery, Cold Specks, and more, and it's out digitally this week.