Slaughter Beach, Dog is an indie rock band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, formed by former Modern Baseball co-lead vocalist Jake Ewald in 2014. Initially starting as one of Ewald's solo projects during his tenure with Modern Baseball, the group was realized after Modern Baseball went on indefinite hiatus.[1] The lineup originally featured vocalist and guitarist Jake Ewald, bassist Ian Farmer (also from Modern Baseball), guitarist Nick Harris (departed in 2020) from All Dogs, and Superheaven drummer Zack Robbins.[2][3]
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 Jake Ewald (left) and Adam Meisterhans (right) performing as Slaughter Beach, Dog in 2022 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
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| Spinoff of | Modern Baseball |
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| Website | slaughterbeachdog |
Background
editThe group had its beginnings as a solo project by Modern Baseball co-lead vocalist Jake Ewald after encountering writer's block. Ewald released the project's debut EP, Dawg, in 2014, under the new moniker.[4] He was soon signed with Lame-O Records, the label responsible for managing Modern Baseball.[5] Under his new label, in December 2016, Ewald introduced his self-produced debut LP as Slaughter Beach, Dog, [6]Welcome,[7] via Lame-O records, with generally positive reviews.[8]
Following the announcement of Modern Baseball's hiatus in 2017,[9] Ewald released EP Motorcycle.jpg in collaboration with former bandmate Ian Farmer in July.[10][11] Ewald's second LP, Birdie, saw the project lineup expand with the addition of Farmer, Harris, and Robbins.[12][13] With the project's newfound members, Slaughter Beach, Dog released Safe and Also No Fear in August of the following year, with a nationwide tour.[14][15]
On December 24, 2020, the band's fourth studio album, At the Moonbase, was released. The album was written and recorded in solitude by Ewald due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[16] The band's fifth studio album, Crying, Laughing, Waving, Smiling , released on September 22, 2023.[17]
The name is derived from a town in Delaware called Slaughter Beach. Ewald expressed a desire to name the band Slaughter Beach, having come across the location traveling between his house in Philadelphia and his parents' house in Delaware. However, after discovering the name was already in use by another band in Europe, Ewald simply added a comma and the word "Dog".[18]
Members
editCurrent members
- Jake Ewald - vocals, guitar, keyboards, harmonica (2014–present)
- Ian Farmer - bass, keyboards, backing vocals (2016–present), guitar (2015–2016)
- Adam Meisterhans - guitar (2022–present)
- Zack Robbins - drums, percussion, backing vocals, synth (2017–present)
- Logan Roth - keys, synth, percussion (2022–present)
Past members
- Patrick "Dos" Ware - drums (2015–2017)
- Nick Harris - guitar, keyboards, backing vocals (2015–2020)
Discography
editStudio albums
- Welcome (2016)[19]
- Birdie (2017)[20]
- Safe and Also No Fear (2019)[21]
- At the Moonbase (2020)
- Crying, Laughing, Waving, Smiling (2023)
EPs
- Dawg (2014)
- Motorcycle.jpg (2017)
Singles
- "Monsters" (2016)
- "Building the Ark" (2017)
- "Acolyte" (2017)
- "Fish Fry" (2017)
- "Gold and Green" (2017)
- "Heart Attack" / "One Down" / "Good Ones" (2019)
- "Fair Shot" (2020)
- "Just Like Me" (2022)
- "Strange Weather" (2023)
- "Float Away" (2023)
- "Summer Windows" (2023)
- "Engine" (2023)
- "I'm In Love" (2024)
Live Albums
- Slaughter Beach, Dog on Audiotree Live (2017)[22]
- Live at the Cabin (2022)
References
edit- ^ "Jake Ewald of Modern Baseball Discusses Solo Project Slaughter Beach, Dog & Band's Final Shows Before Hiatus". Billboard. Retrieved 2020-01-13.
- ^ "At The Moonbase, by Slaughter Beach, Dog". Slaughter Beach, Dog. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
- ^ "Indie Rock Hit Parade Live Session: Slaughter Beach, Dog". The Key. 2019-10-12. Retrieved 2020-01-13.
- ^ "Slaughter Beach, Dog (Jake from Modern Baseball) touring with Broken Beak, playing NYC w/ Crying & Trace Mountains". BrooklynVegan. 21 April 2015. Retrieved 2020-01-13.
- ^ "Slaughter Beach, Dog forge new ground at Funhouse • The Duquesne Duke". The Duquesne Duke. 2017-11-09. Retrieved 2020-01-13.
- ^ London, Dianca (December 1, 2016). "The Deli Philly's December Record of the Month: Welcome – Slaughter Beach, Dog". Philadelphia.thedelimagazine.com. The Deli Magazine. Retrieved 2016-12-02.
- ^ "Slaughter Beach, Dog - Welcome". Lame-O Records. Retrieved 2020-01-13.
- ^ "Slaughter Beach, Dog offers a warm Welcome on its debut album". News. 22 September 2016. Retrieved 2020-01-13.
- ^ "Modern Baseball are back, playing 3 Philly shows (then taking a break again)". BrooklynVegan. 21 August 2017. Retrieved 2020-01-13.
- ^ "Slaughter Beach, Dog Motorcycle.jpg". exclaim.ca. Retrieved 2020-01-13.
- ^ "Jake Ewald On His New Solo EP And The Future Of Modern Baseball". The FADER. Retrieved 2020-01-13.
- ^ "Slaughter Beach, Dog debuts new album Birdie in full". The FADER. Retrieved 2020-01-13.
- ^ Hale, Ian. "Birdie by Slaughter Beach, Dog Review". The Streak. Retrieved 2020-01-13.
- ^ "Slaughter Beach, Dog - "One Down" & "Good Ones"". Stereogum. 2019-05-28. Retrieved 2020-01-13.
- ^ "Slaughter Beach, Dog touring, releasing 'Safe And Also No Fear'". BrooklynVegan. 10 June 2019. Retrieved 2020-01-13.
- ^ "Slaughter Beach, Dog surprise releases new album At the Moonbase: Stream". Consequence of Sound. 2020-12-24. Retrieved 2021-03-17.
- ^ "Crying, Laughing, Waving, Smiling, by Slaughter Beach, Dog". Slaughter Beach, Dog. Retrieved 2023-09-07.
- ^ "Slaughter Beach, Dog Interview – WUOG 90.5 FM". Retrieved 2021-03-10.
- ^ "Slaughter Beach Dog - Welcome • Punk Rock Theory". Punk Rock Theory. 16 October 2016. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ^ "Slaughter Beach, Dog: Birdie". Pitchfork. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ^ "Slaughter Beach, Dog: Safe and Also No Fear". Pitchfork. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ^ Slaughter Beach, Dog on Audiotree Live (Full Session), retrieved 2020-01-13