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…
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…
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…
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.
Straight Forward: Dusty Payne Episode 014 All over California
Dusty Payne carves up Southern California.
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…