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Dead Moon goes off Berserktown II in Santa Ana, CA

After getting kicked, my glasses flying, earring pulled (lol, I know right), beer splashing on my camera and tons of other shit I could complain about, Berserktown II actually ruled. The change from LA to OC was strange but in the end it wasn’t a terrible decision. I could go on about my three long…

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Afternoon Interview: Jamie Brisick Episode 028: Author of Becoming Westerly talks to us about writing the first book on a transgender surfer

The topic is very popular right now. You can’t deny that. And while other stories lead the headlines across America and the world, surfing has it’s own version of the tale unfolding: the story of Becoming Westerly — a book chronicling the transformation of former professional surfer Peter Drouyn into a woman. The story caught Jamie Brisick’s…

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Dylan Rieder, Costa Mesa, Ca Back Den 052

“dylan rieder is the closest thing i could have to a son, he’s a best friend, he’s an inspiration. I’m truly blessed skateboarding crossed our paths so long ago. I’ve been shooting photos of dylan since he was about 12 years old. lets just say it’s a part of our lives. shot at studio 35,…

Photo Credit: Alana Paterson Portfolio 019

Alana Paterson is a reminder of the great things in life. The great outdoors, great times, travel, drinking beers and skateboarding with friends. Captured in such a transparent, honest way. She currently lives in British Columbia, and graduated from Emily Carr University of Art + Design in Vancouver B.C., as well as The Lesley University of Boston….

Listen to CG Roxanne and the Nightmares And catch them live at Echo Park Rising tonight

Tired of all the jangly, bubble-gum pop and shoe gaze indie amalgamations cluster-fucking their way into the music scene like sticky glitter on a slice of pizza? Well, CG Roxanne and the Nightmares, a local punk band from Los Angeles, are here to slap you awake. CG Roxanne and the Nightmares are Marlon Rabenreither on…

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What Youth Mixtape: Thom Pringle Exactly what you want to hear

Thom Pringle has pretty much become our in-house DJ here. His playlists are consistently exactly what we want playing, and we hit him up almost weekly for some of that obscure, “why can’t I find this stuff” type of music. And this week he delivered another perfectly curated mix for you and yours.

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Straight Forward: Dusty Payne Episode 014 All over California

Dusty Payne carves up Southern California.

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Gutterdust: Island of the Gods Cut in two but not always equal

Gutterdust has been contributing photos to What Youth since we came across his work early last year. He is currently in Bali burning through film and we love getting to check the results. After looking through hundreds of images, a pattern began to emerge. Take a scroll through the split frames and enjoy not only…

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Dead Moon to Play Berserktown II This weekend at the Observatory in Santa Ana

What are you doing this weekend? Staring at your computer? Sitting at the bar waiting for your friends to call...
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Deleted Chapter Featuring Craig Anderson, Nate Tyler and Dion Agius

A trip to Mexico with three very good goofyfoots. This is a forgotten relic from a trip that never got...
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Afternoon Interview: Brad Cromer Episode 027: Humble Floridian with a solid kick flip

Florida’s Brad Cromer might have the world’s most stylish kick flip. He’s also humble, modest and soft spoken. And talented enough...
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Watch Nate Tyler in MUTE A new surf film by Victor Pakpour

There really might not be anyone more enjoyable to watch on a head high left than Nate Tyler. It’s just how we’d...
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Off Beat: Jared Mell Episode 024: Duffy boat riding in Newport Beach

Jared Mell went to school on the sand in Newport Beach. Literally. Staring at the sea and coloring. Since those...
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Dekka Vol. II Gallery and Zine Launch Derek Dunfee’s new photo zine and really good music by Tracy Bryant of Corners

A lot of what we see these days is very doctored up to make it look better. Travel magazines, surf...
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WY Documentary: Veeco Productions In part 1 RT takes us behind the curtain of Volcom’s most creative films

They’re somewhere between comedic genius and surreal, feverish nightmares. Raw. Authentic. Fun. But always creative — with a smiley, fucked up...
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The Top 10 Volcom Films Of All Time In preparation for their new surf film, we countdown our favorites from over two decades of filmmaking

We’ve got great news: Volcom is releasing a new film into their incredible and growing pantheon of iconic vids. It comes...
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Ho, Slater, Carroll and Richards, Hawaii Back Den 051

“one year when i was on the north shore shooting, i decided to set up a back drop at haleiwa...
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Afternoon Interview: Mitch Coleborn Episode 026 We crashed his honeymoon in New York City

We were in New York, like, yesterday. And while we were there, Mitch Coleborn and his new wife Kritty were honeymooning...
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The Return of Quiksilver? The Dark Rituals and Surf Tripping campaign have groms in their gear again, and it’s the first thing to shock us in a decade

I’ve talked about this shirt I used to have before. It was pink and it had a skull on it and...
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Dekka Vol. II: Water Tried to Kill Me Derek Dunfee’s new Zine Release and Photo Show in Costa Mesa

If you’re in Costa Mesa tomorrow night, swing by Open House Creative and check out Derek Dunfee’s new zine release...
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Fairly Normal: Nate Tyler Episode 019

He’s mellow but somehow punk. Humble and radical. Friendly and legit. His story has been painted a myriad of ways...
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Tracking South Andrew Doheny and Yadin Nicol Surfing in Cabo

The boys headed south for Hurricane Delores. Andrew’s tuck knee tail whips will never tire. Check out Andrew and Yadin...
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What Youth Mixtape Craig Anderson’s “Dark Rituals” mix

“This mix is fucked. A hand full of post punk, into 3 songs that want to make me cry.” That’s what...
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Artist Series: Frank Ockenfels (FW03) Episode 003: The process as art from a guy who’s shot everyone from Jenna Jameson to George Clooney

He’s shot everyone. From Jenna Jameson to George Clooney to Lemmy from Motorhead. But what truly interested us about Frank...
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Summer Bay Surfing with Ellis Ericson & Beau Foster

Summer in Byron Bay. Surfing with Ellis Ericson & Beau Foster.
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Mark Oblow launches his new site And there’s stuff for sale

Lord of all things photography, skate, painting and all around sick shit, Mark Oblow has relaunched his website MOBLOW today....
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Kelly Slater At Jeffreys Bay July 31, 2015

It’s always a pleasure to watch the champ surf without the need for points. Kelly Slater and Sean Holmes surfing...
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Dane Reynolds, “Unda wata” Barbados, 2003 Back Den 050

“this was the first time i went on a trip with dane, we were shooting a quiksilver trunks campaign, hankphoto...

The WY Guide: The South West of France Your escape for autumn includes fine wine, women and beachbreaks

Everyone knows the second the U.S. Open of Surfing ends, summer might as well be over and done with. You...

Conversation with: Meatbodies On Sabbath, Opera, Martinis and more with a good rock band

 Chad Ubovich has been a musician almost all of his life. He grew up surrounded by instruments – his father...
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Boiler Boys Dane, Dillon and Yadin in Morroco

““BOILER BOYS” ~ Boilers is the most consistent wave in the popular surf region of taghazout, morocco. a boiler deposited...

Listen to Dick Diver New Music for your morning/noon/night

Get your minds out of the gutter. The name of Melbourne, Australia band Dick Diver is based on the main character...

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