Surfing, Skateboarding, Music, Photography, Travel, Culture and general antics of the youth on the run.

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Issue 14’s European Debut A boat party through Bordeaux. Yep.

Bordeaux, the heart of France’s wine country. A favorite for those in the know — a smaller, warmer, friendlier Paris. What better place to torch up for Issue 14. As the spring sun started casting early evening shadows across the Garonne River, Bordeaux’s finest grand cru of youth congregated onboard Iboat. Magazines were pondered, surfers…

The growlers, music

Watch The Growlers Cover “Mama Said” And “Charlie Don’t Surf” at the Observatory

The Growlers always have tricks up their sleeves. And last Valentine’s Day, during their set at the Observatory in Santa Ana, they surprised the crowd by doing a cover of the Shirelles “Mama Said”, with an amazing segue into the Clash’s “Charlie Don’t Surf”. Talk about a fucking wonderful mashup. Shot by Taylor Bonin and…

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Watch Rasta and Ozzie rip in Australia Poetic and reckless ripping presented by Sanuk

There was jazz in the water. We walked up to a famed (and notoriously sharky) Australian point break to meet up wit Rasta and Ozzie — who were already in the water. The wind was onshore, but the sand was good and rights were pouring in. The lineup was littered with whitecaps, but then two…

alec castillo photography

Photo Credit: Alec Castillo Portfolio 029: The epitome of youth on the run

Alec Castillo is the bassist of self-proclaimed “boner rock” band The Nude Party. He’s also a photographer dedicated to depicting the world and lifestyle he inhabits. Whether capturing antics on tour or portraying the most intimate of moments amongst friends, this dude’s eye has our attention. And he’s only just begun. “I use photography to…

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Watch “Doggrel” Paris street skating with The Blobys

Literally. In the streets of Paris. With some of our favorites. Starring Roman Gonzalez, Hadrien Buhannic, Kevin Rodrigues, Gregoire Cuadrado, Valentin Jutant, Vincent Touzery, Salim Furet and Mathias Labelle. Filmed and edited by Hadrien Buhannic.

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Bored to Death by Surfing The Olympics, wave pools, Reef calendar’s and the WSL. Is that all we got? I hope not.

Maybe it’s the antibiotics. A bug bite gone wrong (the venom aimed at my heart and made a bee-line for it via my circulatory system) has forced me to stay on the sand and off the drink this week, which, as you may know, is what I usually use to ignite and direct most my thoughts onto…

Austin Sike, music

Austin Sike Fest “It was like having a good time at a funeral.” The Levitation Fest that wasn’t to be

I was feeling inspired, euphoric and maybe a little bigheaded when I flew into Austin, Texas last week. Not only was I covering Levitation Fest, but I somehow managed to secure an interview with Slowdive before their set. They’re gods in the realm of shoe gaze and I am their servant. To engage in a…

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Mixtape: Brixton Boadcast Chicago Live music to play really loud

We met a man named Greg in Chicago. He was the sound technician at The Empty Bottle in Chicago. He plugged our tools into his soundboard and resulted was some great sounding live music from Natural Child, The Half Rats, The Yolks and Aquarian Blood. If you need that live heat in your day, hit…

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Artist Series: Amy Hood Episode 007: Artist, Photographer, Actress, Model, Inspiration

Amy Hood is a creative. In the most creative sense. She’s altered every genre she creates in and makes it...
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Watch “Conner Coffin x YWT” Classic lines done perfectly

Conner Coffin is a throwback. He’s well-rounded. He carves and charges and has found a way to please the judges...
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Look at “Vixens on Vacation” Imperial Pictures Publishing release new zine

We love Amy Hood. We met her in Woodstock earlier this year and followed her around her home and studio...
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What Youth Issue 14 Party Photos Cock ‘n Bull busts at the seams in Venice Beach, Ca

Cock ‘n Bull in Venice Beach will never be the same. What started slow and steady as the sun dipped escalated...
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Jason Lee and Bo Ikeda, Oahu, Circa 1989 Back Den 088

“jason lee pivots as bo ikeda waves hello. palolo valley, oahu. circa 89′ shot on canon AE-1, 50mm. olden days...
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Watch “Barney” A documentary on one of surfing’s greatest characters: Shawn “Barney” Barron

It’s still hard to believe Barney is gone. But this rad documentary celebrates on of the great personalities surfing has...
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What Youth Drinks: La Rosita A Pink Tequila Drink that’s Made for Spring

I’ve got lots of extra tequila right now. My liquor cabinet is full of the stuff. I had a big...
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What Youth Issue 14 On Sale Now

We live in a “cut and paste” world. And despite the trend, we manage to keep running out the door...
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Chippa Wilson, Bali 2016 Collected Thoughts 100

“Sometimes it feels so good to dig your back hand in the water and do a nice Larry layback. Chippa...
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Premiere: Watch “Sweet Time” A new music video by Billy Changer

Billy Changer, Robert Cifuentes’ band that played our Issue 12 release party last year, has a new video out for...
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Watch Dusty Payne in Niño Holy Shit! The Dusty part you’ve been waiting for

There was a time when Dusty Payne was ordering quesadillas in all Kai’s movies and he was surfing better than...
Brixton Broadcast, Chicago

Us and the Brixton Broadcast Chicago Blown away in the windy city with Natural Child, The Half Rats — and a city guide of sorts

You’ll remember we achieved the perfect three beer buzz upon arrival in Chicago. But we thought we’d make sure you...
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Craig Anderson’s really pretty board Hayden shapes and Jason Woodside collab on a board for Craig Anderson

Jason Woodside is an artist who’s work often adorns massive walls and buildings. His latest canvas is one of Craig...
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Watch Brixton sign Chippa Wilson This just makes so much sense and are you kidding with these clips?

Well two of our favorites are getting hitched: Chippa Wilson and Brixton. A match that makes us giddy. Not only...
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Relive the Corners Show From their East Coast tour send-off party (go see them East Coast)

We partied with Corners last week before they left for their East Coast tour, and boy did we rage. Held...
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Watch Kelly Slater in Fiji Riding those not Merrick boards

We’ve been somewhat critical of Kelly Slater’s board transition, the one where he went from his lifelong relationship with Al...
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Watch Lee Wilson in “The Transition” He’s officially no longer underground

Lee Wilson has been showing up in photo batches and clips for the last decade of my life. And he’s...
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Jeff Kendal, Santa Cruz, Mid 80’s Back Den 087

“don’t be sad its monday, monday means a new back den. jeff kendal gets sad at the then remaining parts...

Chicago by night Art, dive bars and the perfectly executed 3 beer buzz

It’s perfect in all ways. The three beer buzz. You’re enthusiastic, powerful and alive. With zip and zest. Lit but sharp....
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Watch “Walk Away” by Tomorrows Tulips New music video by Distractor

What do Spacemen 3 and David Bowie have in common? The new Tomorrows Tulips video for their single “Walk Away”,...
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Girl We Adore: Chloe Lynn Bilsland Stick and poke tattoos and getting naked at school

What Is your full name? Chloe Lynn Bilsland Do you have any nicknames? Either Chlochella or Mick (I guess my...
what youth recommends whitney

Listen to Whitney New music from ex-Unknown Mortal Orchestra and Smith Westerns

You know a band is going to take off when Reverberation Radio throws one of their songs on a mix....
Brixton Broadcast, Chicago, Music, Natural Child, The Half Rats,

En-Route to Brixton Broadcast Chicago The windy city is about to get blown away by Natural Child and The Half Rats and Us

I have been to Chicago before. And I surfed. Sorta. I tried to do tow-ats on one-foot wind waves in...
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Happy Birthday starring Shaun Manners Creed’s West Oz understudy celebrates with ripping

Shaun Manners is from the same zone as Creed McTaggart. And we’re not sure what sort of scene they’ve got...

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