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

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Back on the run in Mexico City We took Ozzie’s advice and starting saying, “yes” too.

We’re off to Mexico City tomorrow. Not quite sure how or why or what we’re in for, but we said yes. I think most people have a list of places around the world they must travel to. Waves they have to surf. Sites one must see. A lot of us also have a list of places…

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Go on the Road with Feels Tour photography by Jeff Fribourg

We’ve insisted you listen to Feels a couple of times now. So now that you’re convinced and are in love with their heartfelt rock-n-roll and siren-like tunes, we want to pick up where we left you after we introduced your hungry ears to their album debut. Following their release, the four-piece band embarked on a tour through SXSW…

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Take the day off with Noz Noa Deane takes us through Coolangatta and bets on the dogs

Noa surfed Snapper for 6 hours this day. Dodging “blow ins” and slotting into dreamy Greenmount pits all morning. But then we picked him up and said, “Now what?” Noa took us to his local pub The Sands for some pokies and dog races. A couple beers and a quick loop through Coolangatta.

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Watch “Tell You” by Tracy Bryant A quick glimpse into their life on tour

Tracy Bryant toured through Europe at the tail end of winter this year, promoting the killer album Subterranean and opening for King Khan and the Shrines, and along the way shot some footage that, lucky for us, wound up being the video for “Tell You”. Filmed by Kimberly Fitzner and edited by William Sipos, “Tell…

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We went to the Long Beach Zine Fest Books, Art, Collage’s and tons of inspiration

The 2016 Long Beach Zine Fest went down Sunday afternoon under sunny skies and great live performances from Avi Buffalo, Bootleg Orchestra, The Potential Lunatics and our personal favorite the all girl surf punk band from San Pedro Bombon. A Date with Bombón by Bombón It was a packed house with lots of great work…

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See Corners Wednesday in LA They’re kicking off their East Coast tour with a show at The Blind Spot Project

Corners are easily one of our favorite bands here. And Wednesday night they’re playing a show in Los Angeles to kick off their upcoming East Coast tour. We’re partnering with our friends at Crap Eyewear to present the show. It’s at the Blind Spot Project. All the details are below. We’re giving away tickets, vinyl, CD’s…

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Christian Hosoi, Hawaii Circa 1986 Back Den 086

“christian hosoi skating off the walls in hawaii kai, on oahu hawaii. with steve caballero pressed against the fence laughing. tracy matsuda and gibo in da back. this was my home spot that is in the middle of the valley that sits above sandy beach. circa ’86 shot on a canon ae-1, 50 mm lens.”…

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Watch Andrew Allen’s C Roll “Leftover Leftover’s” from Boys of Summer

Leftover leftover’s of Andrew Allen from Boys of Summer.

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Watch Future Adolescent Micha Cantor Something brewing in South Carolina

Groms must be able to smell summer coming or something. This week it seems that they’ve taken over. And we...
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After School Special at WY HQ Our new favorite band is still in middle school

Yesterday we rolled up the back doors of our HQ to have After School Special (A.S.S.) play. The middle school-aged...
Jim Jarmusch

Found Footage: Stranger than Paradise YouTube Gold from the man who gave us Coffee and Cigarettes

A few good things fell into place and I fell onto my couch and subsequently fell back in love with...
Mikey Wright, Surfing, West Oz

Radical Times in Western Australia Mikey Wright, Kanoa Igarashi, Leo Fioravanti and more sending it in the West

A lot can happen during a few days in the desert. Sharks, ankle bends, dirt flings, tons of ripping, and...
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Watch Albee Layer In Between Giants Something’s officially stirring in Maui

There’s officially something in the water in Maui. After the very impressive release from Maui’s Kai Barger, it’s been followed...
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Artist Series: Tommy Chong Episode 006: Pot, acid, music, art and a whole lot of wisdom from a very wise man

Movie star. Political figure. Musician. Comedian. Pot smoker. Chong from “Cheech and Chong”. A representative for the decriminalization of drugs. And...
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Unreleased Psychic Migrations Scene Watch Isla de Algas starring Ryan Burch and Andrew Doheny to celebrate the release of the new Psychic Migrations book.

To celebrate the release of the Psychic Migrations book, director Ryan Thomas dug into a trip that didn’t make it into...
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Photo Credit: Tobin Yelland Portfolio 028: San Francisco skateboarding in the late ’80s

Tobin Yelland picked up photography early. And it was skateboarding right away. The subculture and lifestyle surrounding it especially. He...
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Austyn Gillette, Costa Mesa 2016 Back Den 085

“i always love when my friends surprise me with a visit. austyn had just got back from Oz, picked up...
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Watch Welcome to Water Episode 2 Proving Grounds Maui Edition

The Volcom crew must’ve been frothing over the waves in Maui. Honolua Bay looked unreal in this latest episode of...
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Watch Love and Peace from the Middle East Ozzie Wright: “I had to register for the WSL to do the contest!”

Have you ever seen Ozzie Wright in a comp jersey? We haven’t either (Even though he is our #1 on...
what youth recommends record store day

10 Records You need on Record Store Day Saturday April 16th is Record Store Day

Record Store Day, the annual event conceived in 2007 to celebrate the independent record store, is upon us. Tomorrow, April...
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Listen to Kevin Morby’s New Album Singing Saw, out today on Dead Oceans

“What is a singing saw? It is an instrument that creates ethereal sounds, but it is also a tool: Basic...
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Watch Jake Anderson for Stussy As psyched as you can get to rip in 51 fucking seconds

I watched this just now and now want to terrorize streets. Jake Anderson’s skating, this song and edit by Jared...
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WY Premiere: Flat Worms “Sovereignty” ’90s Batman birthday party footage and a really sick song

“I was listening to Swell Maps one day and realized I wanted to play rock and roll again,” says Will...
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Listen to Flying Hair And catch them live Monday with Acid Mothers Temple

Do you like heavy riffs and demented jams and the image of hair flying wildly all in the name of...
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Watch Peter Ramondetta’s new Huf part “Fuck yeah, Pete.”

Peter Ramondetta is one of our favorite skaters and people ever. And today he dropped this new part with Huf...
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7 Reasons why being a parent is the best From the world’s greatest father

Some men and women hate children or find them a tremendous bother. On the surface, it stands to reason. Children...
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What Youth x Slowtide Towel Come trip with us all summer

In What Youth Issue 9 we politely urged you to come trip with us. And now we urge you again....
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Watch Chippa Wilson ride a “Duo” Shaped by Kirra legend Neal Purchase Jr. and presented by Stance

When he pulled it out of his truck it looked like a mistake. Interesting, but definitely a mistake. More of...
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“Lucky Enough to be in the right place at the right time.” Collected Thoughts 099

If Nate Lawrence’s lens could talk…..Indonesia.   
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Sell your Coachella Tickets It’s time we move on…and go to Barbados

Coachella was once magic. A warm and dry de-thawing station in the desert where all of California (and a shit-ton...
what youth recommends zig zags

Listen to Zig Zags’ New Single The ear crushing “They Came For Us”

After a year or so of reinventing themselves, Los Angeles trio Zig Zags are ready to crush your eardrums with...
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Intern at What Youth We’re looking for spring and summer interns

Hey guys and girls, Are you looking for an internship this Spring/Summer? Well, we are looking for help in our...

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