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Brother: Excerpt (3/3) From our new film with Kolohe Andino

This is the final excerpt from our new film Brother. Growing up in San Clemente with his friend Luke Davis, how Dane Zaun and Andrew Doheny inspired him to compete, hanging out with his dad and competing in his first contests. Followed up by some A plus B-Sides from West Oz this year. Watch Brother in…

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Lizards of Summer Episode 010

Welcome to the What Youth Madhouse. And our favorite show. Episode 2 of the second season of Lizards of Summer. Another month on the streets, the road, the terminal, the bar or any other crevice we could find. Appearances by: Noa Deane, Brendon Gibbens, Dillon Perillo, Kolohe Andino, Creed McTaggart, Tanner Rozunko, Eric Geiselman, Ian Crane,…

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Listen to Leon Bridges And everything will be alright. Promise.

On our somewhat hazy Uber ride home from the Brixton 10 year anniversary party last Friday night (thanks boys!), our good friend took control of the stereo and introduced us to Leon Bridges. We were flying down the 5 south when we hit the red glow of brake lights on the 12 lane funnel. Michael…

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Girl We Adore: Langley Fox Presented by Amuse Society

“If I don’t laugh at my outfit a little bit each morning, I’ll change.” Langley Fox told us this on the roof of the Ace Hotel after the World Premiere of Cluster. She was of course dressed impeccably, with just enough giggle. That night, it was a polka dot dress. Just perfection. And while Langley has…

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Now Playing: Brother A new film from What Youth starring Kolohe Andino

A little over a year ago, we hung out with Kolohe Andino and decided to make this film. Something that would highlight his free surfing with his friends. No jerseys. Or scores. Or bullshit. Just something that would make you really psyched to surf. But Kolohe also insisted we make something completely free. So we…

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Dane Reynolds is World Champ Why Sampler is so much more than a heat win

Why Sampler is so much more than a heat win

The Shrine and King Tuff Live at the Del Monte Speakeasy

Looking for parking near the Townhouse’s Del Monte Speakeasy, the oldest bar in Venice – it was once an actual speakeasy during Prohibition – is no easy task. The influx of Googlers and yuppie techies has driven the city’s population and housing costs up so high that the salty, Dogtown-repping dirtbags who didn’t own cars…

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Mark Gonzales, Oahu, Circa 1980 Back Den 041

Birthday Polaroid of The Gonz

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Volcom Announce Psychic Migrations A new surf film coming this September

The last “official” Volcom surf film we have on record is The Bruce Movie. And while there have been a...
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Dane Reynolds in Sampler A new Film from Marine Layer Productions

Dane Just dropped a new 11 Minute short of his b-sides from filming for Cluster, plus some sick vintage skate...
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The best wave of Kolohe Andino’s life From his forthcoming film Brother

Taken from his forthcoming film Brother, out June 2nd at What Youth.
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Stay Tuned: Reverberation Radio Playlist 018 presented by D’Blanc

We all have a few friends who dig up rad old radio jams, mix in some new songs and blow our...
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The reinvention of Cosmic Creek Brendon, Noa, Froth, Tropical Popsicle and much more

Cosmic Creek has been around a long time (this is the 14th annual event), the retro surf event has always...
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For the Love: Froth Episode 017 Presented by Vissla

Just to be clear, Froth is not a surf rock band. Although that didn’t stop us from having them play Kolohe’s...
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Christopher Owens releases new album Chrissybaby Forever is out June 2, available to stream now

Christopher Owens, founder of Girls and all around sweetheart, surprised everyone this morning by releasing his most recent album, Chrissybaby Forever....
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Honey Coast A zine by Kenny Hurtado for What Youth Issue 11

If you have What Youth Issue 11, you’ll notice the pretty zine in the center called Honey Coast. It’s by...
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Ceremony’s The L-Shaped Man A softer side of Ceremony — and we’re OK with it

Ceremony blew minds when Matador Records dropped the official music video for “The Separation” and “The Understanding.” It was a...
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Threezy A new short by Volcom featuring a mysteriously fun-looking left (and 3 of our favorite goofy foots)

If you like lefts prepare have your day hijacked, by 3 of our favorite goofy foots: Yago Dora, Mitch Coleborn...
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Conversation With: Napkin Apocalypse Behind the scenes with Courtney

Editor’s note: A few months a go we went to Dane and Courtney’s house to film a For the Love...
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Brother is out Tuesday, June 2nd Our new film with Kolohe Andino will be released for free

Our new film is almost ready for you. And hopefully you watched it as many times as you could in...
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Massive Mexico Derek Dunfee rides and documents ridiculously large Puerto

Editor’s Note: Derek Dunfee does things only a couple of humans on this planet can do: he chases massive waves...

What Youth Recommends: Crap Eyewear Your new sunglasses for summer

New sunglasses we really like
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What Youth Mixtapes Creed McTaggart’s “Candy Mix”

Creed McTaggart’s been wandering NYC recently, and everyone knows there’s something cool in the water there. It makes your taste...

WY Recommends: Broken Water We interviewed the band from Olympia, WA that is changing our world

Good noise out of Olympia Washington.
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Rob Roskopp, Hawaii, Circa 1980’s Back Den 040

“rob roskopp blasting one footed over my car, in hawaii kai one afternoon in the 80’s. we would surf during...

Conversation With: Warren Smith Ex Homeless Laser Tag enthusiast

“…And then laser tag came in the last few years of high school and it almost won. It almost took...

Making of Polar’s “Manhattan Days” A short Documentary by Jenkem

  Our Friends at Jenkem Magazine in New York City just released a documentary on Pontus Alvs short film Manhattan...

Matt Meola: Home Surfing around Maui and the “540 Spindle Flip”

Matt Meola lands an all new air: the “Spindle 540” while surfing around his home in Maui. And he continues to...

Interview with Larry Clark “Kids” 20th Anniversary

When we think of Larry Clark the first thing that comes to mind is a genuine portrait of teen years. His work...

The WY Guide: Sri Lanka Formerly the Dominion of Ceylon

A war torn country for 26 years, Sri Lanka has emerged as a cheap and exotic option. The hole in...

Corners: Homecoming Show Presented by Crap Eyewear

Last night we went to Corners homecoming show. The LA based band took the stage to an eager crowd following...

Scott Oster for Bianca Chandon An all new Bianca promo

All new Bianca Chandon Video Featuring Scott Oster. “He embodies the iconic surfer/ skateboarder Venice Beach style. With one of...

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