
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…

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

Deleted Chapter Featuring Craig Anderson, Nate Tyler and Dion Agius

Afternoon Interview: Brad Cromer Episode 027: Humble Floridian with a solid kick flip

Watch Nate Tyler in MUTE A new surf film by Victor Pakpour

Off Beat: Jared Mell Episode 024: Duffy boat riding in Newport Beach

Dekka Vol. II Gallery and Zine Launch Derek Dunfee’s new photo zine and really good music by Tracy Bryant of Corners

WY Documentary: Veeco Productions In part 1 RT takes us behind the curtain of Volcom’s most creative films

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

Ho, Slater, Carroll and Richards, Hawaii Back Den 051

Afternoon Interview: Mitch Coleborn Episode 026 We crashed his honeymoon in New York City

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

Dekka Vol. II: Water Tried to Kill Me Derek Dunfee’s new Zine Release and Photo Show in Costa Mesa

Fairly Normal: Nate Tyler Episode 019

Tracking South Andrew Doheny and Yadin Nicol Surfing in Cabo

What Youth Mixtape Craig Anderson’s “Dark Rituals” mix

Artist Series: Frank Ockenfels (FW03) Episode 003: The process as art from a guy who’s shot everyone from Jenna Jameson to George Clooney

Summer Bay Surfing with Ellis Ericson & Beau Foster

Mark Oblow launches his new site And there’s stuff for sale

Kelly Slater At Jeffreys Bay July 31, 2015

Dane Reynolds, “Unda wata” Barbados, 2003 Back Den 050

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

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

Boiler Boys Dane, Dillon and Yadin in Morroco
