I’m Home! But Have No Idea Where I am After a month in the Old World, I’ve returned to a disheveled homeland
I just got home from a few weeks away. I think it’s called holiday. Or vacation. Depending where you’re from. First one I’ve ever tried. And holy shit do I recommend it. I surfed beautiful waves in Portugal, strolled ancient streets of Lisbon, ate extremely well in San Sebastián, biked through a forest in France…
The First Pipe Swell of the year Starring Mason, Michael and Derek Ho, Gavin Beschen and Kalani Chapman
Early season Pipe is usually a tricky affair. Sand and rock aren’t where they should be, it’s pretty irregular and while imagine this day was no different, holy shit does the Ho clan made it look as perfect as it gets. Some crazy early season pits, with appearances by standouts Kalani Chapman and Gavin Beschen….
“There are no beers for Media” Another downtrodden day for the WSL press corps
It was Sunday. I felt like watching surfing and I am fortunate to live within a stone throw of a ‘CT venue that shall remain anonymous, but it is in Europe, is not in Portugal and is within a country renowned for cheese and wine. You get the picture. Some friends and I have media…
Mark Gonzales, Los Angeles, 2016 Back Den 104
“i got to spend the day with my long time friend and team mate mark gonzales, we went to some gallery’s and looked at art, we stopped by @theposters.co so he could sign a few posters. then we had some vegan food. it was amazing day talking about old times in hawaii, skateboarding, mark’s new…
Lizards of Summer Episode 018: The Wedge, Another boat trip, French road trips and our issue release in Palm Springs
There are over 4675 types of lizards. They are found all over the world in almost every type of terrain. Some live in trees; others prefer to live in vegetation on the ground, while others live in the sea. For example, the Whatties horned lizard is found in the warm areas with little plant cover…
Photo Credit: David Evanko Portfolio 032: Memory Hoarding
David Evanko, also know as Minivan, is an amazing photographer and avid music fiend. He’s at every single show I’m ever at (and even the ones I skip) and consistently blows my mind with his live shots. He’s photographed almost every relevant band (Thee Oh Sees, Ty Segall, Kim and the Created), and still manages…
Listen to Honduras Raw punk from Brooklyn
Brooklyn-based punk band Honduras are my new favorite flavor. And I’m not talking about some brief encounter with a salty caramel that’s gone before your mouth knows what’s what. I saw these goons play in the wonderfully grimy Shea Stadium in Brooklyn last weekend, and I still have their taste stuck between my teeth. Honduras…
Gunner Day Mind Pump Collected Thoughts 110
“A three week flat spell led to an over-hyped swell. The over-hyped swell led to a crowded lineup. The crowded lineup led to searching for other waves. Gunner Day. A first timer to the inside-mind-pump section.” —Nate Lawrence
Skip McCullough is having a great start to fall Salem’s Pot is always a nice touch
Stay Tuned: David Stenström Playlist 032: An autumn-inspired mix from our favorite Scandinavian skateboarder
Dane Reynolds, Conner Coffin & Kilian Garland Grabbing a few in Ventura
Day Off With Colin Moran When your job is surfing whats a day off look like
Stefan Janoski, Berlin Back Den 103
Watch “The Arrival” Starring Leo Fioravanti in Tavarua, France and El Salvador
Watch Noa Deane in “Hoot” Noa mixing it up on a variety of vintage Rusty’s at a fun pointbreak
Afternoon Interview: Steve Sherman Episode 048: Sherm Moments, shooting contests and the morning Andy passed away
Have Surf Magazines Lost their Minds? Collected Thoughts 109
Off Beat: Yago Dora Episode 038: Sushi, Crowds and the “Goat”
Watch Nate Tyler and Creed McTaggart in “Untitled” The boys getting after it
Premiere: Listen to Ruby Haunt And get lost in their new single, “Blush”
Jay Davies and Lee Wilson in “Nevada” Chilli Surfboards’ latest creation
Peter Hook and the Light at the Wiltern And we all danced
Afternoon Interview: LA Witch Episode 047: We spent the day in the studio with the girls of LA Witch as they record their new album
Photo Credit: Timmy Ridenour Portfolio 031: From the filming of “Everything’s Wrong but in the Right Place”
East Coast With Beau Foster, Ellis Ericson, and Sam Wrench
Stream Ultimate Painting’s New Album Dusk, out September 30th on Trouble In Mind
Watch Jack Robinson in “Hollow Ground” How Jack became the madman in the tube that he is
Stay Tuned: Lee Wilson Playlist 031: A Mix of Pet Shop boys & thug heavy hip hop
The Escape Starring Luke Hynd, Dillon Perillo and Noah Wegrich
BA and coming out as gay Giovanni Reda sits down with Brian Anderson for VICE Sports to discuss his coming out
Premiere: Sunshine & The Blue Moon Watch the new video for their single, “Welcome To The Future”
