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WHAT YOUTH EATS: AGUACHILE Another Raw One: Sinaloa Spicy Shrimp

If you’ve been following along, you know that we’ve gone raw at WhatYouth.com for the last few weeks. We’ve played with raw tuna a couple different ways (here and here), and got fancy and fresh with a raw beef tartare last week. It’s been fun, delicious, and the whole experiment has opened up our late…

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Oh Sees Announce New Album And drop title track, “Memory of a Cut Off Head”

Think you know everything about the Oh Sees? Think again. On their new single “Memory of a Cut Off Head,” the title track off yet another album set to drop November 17th via Castle Face, Oh Sees’ frontman and mastermind John Dwyer slips back, way back, to a softer side of his repertoire. And, to…

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Guantanamo Baywatch at the Echo We had a busy weekend, and this is what that looked like

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. Guantanamo Baywatch puts on one hell of a show. Last Friday, at the Echo in Los Angeles, these firecrackers lit up the stage with their undeniable presence. And Tyler Woodford was there to shoot them in all their glory. Scroll below, and be sure to check…

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Afternoon Interview: Former Episode 057: Dane, Craig, Austyn, Jake and Warren talk about their second range release and Dane’s new “Premium Violence” part

We walked into Former’s Chinatown studio a little early. Dane was lodged behind a monitor editing his “Premium Violence” part that was to premiere later that night. Austyn Gillette was shirtless and washing the windows while Craig filmed him with his phone. Warren Smith and Grady Archbold tinkered with the displays for their upcoming Pop…

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WY Premiere: Elsa Watch “I Do,” a perfect end of summer feel

Nostalgia is a real thing, and the basis for new video “I Do” by Toronto heartthrobs Elsa. Directed by Laura-Lynn Petrick, the video was originally shot in 2012, but never released. “I dove into the video with a broken heart,” says Petrick, “but looking back at it, it’s now a fond memory and I get incredibly…

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Watch “Hardies Australia” Featuring Na-kel Smith, Kevin Bradley, Tyshawn Jones & more

The Hardies Hardware team headed to Australia and put this video together. Of course it’s sick af. Watch our Afternoon Interview with Kevin Bradley here: Watch our Afternoon Interview with Na-kel Smith here:

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The What Youth Offline Collection Our Limited Edition line of premium basics for fall is out now

Today we officially launch the What Youth “Offline” Collection: a Limited Edition line of premium basics made in Los Angeles. Because quality often feels pretentious, we skipped all that and simply partnered with designers we love to create this capsule for fall. The idea being your wardrobe needs a base, and we want that base…

Watch Gunner Day in Indo This may be a warning shot from your future favorite surfer

Gunner Day is one of the most likeable young surfers we’ve met. He was actually slated to have an “Adolescents” piece to come out but turned his ankle and halted filming. He’s back, and his style is the perfect concoction of Clay Marzo and Craig Anderson. Stay tuned for rad things from this kid.

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Fever Dreams: Part 2 Another batch from the lens of Nate Lawrence and the mind of Thomas Campbell. Featuring Craig Anderson and Ryan Burch.

We’re not done yet. Another batch of beautiful from the trip that Thomas Campbell orchestrated for his upcoming film. An...
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WY Premiere: Demure For Sure Watch their trippy new video for “French Kiss”

Demure For Sure, the “bedroom project” of NYC-based art-rocker Zach de Sorbo, weaves together elements of glam, pop, and everything...
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The case for goofyfoots The surfers who make having your right foot forward colorful and wonderful

If you were to say regularfoots dominate the surf world, you might actually have a case. It often feels like...
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Watch “A.E.I.U.O” Starring Remy Taveira, Tolia Titaev, and more

Augustin Giovannoni is a name to keep an eye on. We thoroughly enjoyed this clip he put together, along with...
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What Youth Mixtape: “Son Yarlo” A music compilation via t.mucklucker 

Around the time that Ryan Burch, Craig Anderson and Thomas went surfing together, these songs started to trickle through to...
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One Roll: In-between with Craig and Ryan Nate Lawrence’s black and white roll on the road for Thomas Campbell’s new film

It takes a lot of work to create the beautiful films and shiny imagery that Thomas Campbell and Nate Lawrence...
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WY Premiere: Palo Duro Listen to new single, “True Fade”

Palo Duro, the new project of Austin-based musician Michael J. Winningham, is a technicolor ride through pulsating beats and rhythms....
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Conversation With: The Memories And watch their sampler video for new album Royal United Song Service

The Memories, if you didn’t know, make music that’s both tongue-in-cheek delight and thoughtful, sometimes whimsical sincerity, thrown together in...
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Thomas Campbell’s Fever Dreams Craig Anderson and Ryan Burch on big, beautiful blue waves filming for Thomas’ new film

Thomas Campbell has made it clear that the surfers he likes to work with can come from a wide variety...

WY Premiere: Sam Coffey & The Iron Lungs Their new video for “Judy” will put a real big smile on your face

Sam Coffey & The Iron Lungs are ready to rock. The Toronto-based guitar wielding shredders encapsulate a sound that is...
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Watch Jay Davies in “Native” Now you can stream it free

This movie is gnarly. And so it Jay Davies. It came with a very elaborate rollout plan that entailed giving...
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WY Premiere: Sweet Nobody Hear first single “Manner Of Speaking”

Sweet Nobody loves a good hook. And I’m not talking about a punch or a fish trap on a line....
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Conversation With: Thomas Campbell On his new surf film, creating in the modern climate and casting his dream lineup of surfers

I get buzzed up talking to Thomas Campbell. He has a mellow delivery but unpredictable answers. Like a frenetically elegant longboarder...
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Artisanal Surfboard Making Watch Vissla’s new series on making a surfboard from start to finish with Travis Reynolds (PT. 1)

In What Youth Issue 9 we addressed the rapid extinction of artisans. And it was an unlikely conversation with a...
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WY Premiere: The Side Eyes Listen to “Teenage Jerk” and read their interview with David Evanko

Editor’s Note: Photographer and frequent WY collaborator David Evanko has excellent taste in music. So when he reached out for...
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Thomas Campbell’s Fever Dreams In a world of gimmicks, it’s nice to know there’s a new Thomas Campbell film in the works

“This isn’t going to be like any of my other films.” That was the first thing Thomas Campbell told me...
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WY Premiere: Toothless Watch their video for new single “Alright Alright Alright”

There’s a great drawing by the infamous Raymond Pettibon, who designed the Black Flag logo among other emblematic images of...
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Watch “PASS~PORT GOOD~BYE VX” It’s the end of the era as we know, but they’ll be fine (us too)

Pass-port crew just released 11 minutes of archival footage to mark the end of their VX era. They are now switching...
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The Seawolf Premieres tonight This new film by Ben Gulliver looks really good and it makes its debuts tonight

There is a serious shortage of quality surf films being made right now. Which is why we’re so excited to...
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WHAT YOUTH EATS: RAW BEEF The latest in our Raw Series: Steak tartare is the primest of the prime.

For the last few weeks we’ve gone raw. We’re doing it all for the flavor — an exercise to experience...
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The new “Whatties” T-Shirt and Hoodie The somewhat lengthy evolution from Cheesburgers to Whatties

We’ll have to chalk this up to the Kiwis and the Aussies. Known for their innate ability to morph words...
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ECHO PARK RISING The low-key music fest (with 460 bands!) returns for its 7th year

Echo Park Rising, the expansive festival that floods the streets of Echo Park once a year, is upon us. Starting...
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Need a new travel companion? Chilli just released the ultimate youth on the run board model

If you’ve got a trip booked and can only bring one board, that can be a stressful endeavor. What if...
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Girl We Adore: Chelsea Elayne Young Thug, MOB grip and Tech shame. Photography by Darren Ankenman

What’s your full name? Personal brand guideline to never disclose my full name online ;) Where are you from and...

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