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Vissla x What Youth: Tropical Gothic A What Youth Collab

We collaborated with Vissla to create pieces that are rooted in the classic elements of surf tradition.What Youth art director Scott Chenoweth gave these pieces a hit from the goth side. The collection is available for purchase in the What Youth Store as well as online at Vissla. In honor of the collaboration, we’re giving away the Vissla…

For The Love: Tropical Popsicle Episode 016 Presented by Vissla

Tropical Popsicle are simultaneously laid back yet serious when it comes to their music. They cruised into the music scene back in 2011, throwing in there a collective mix of psych, post punk, and jangle pop. Our friends at Lolipop Records put their first album, The Dawn of Delight, out on tape in 2013 and…

Corners Homecoming Show Thursday 14th of May at the Echoplex

Tomorrow night we are teaming up with Crap Eyewear for Corners homecoming show at the Echoplex in Los Angeles. Other bands include Tropical Popsicle, Popheart & Vanilla. Scroll down to the flyer for more Details on the night. Also Click here to check out MAXED OUT U.S TOUR ZINE by Jeff Fribourg

Conversation With: The Shrine Chatting with one of the heaviest bands of our time

“I WAS LOOKING FOR A SINGER FOR A WHILE AND AS SOON AS THE THREE OF US JAMMED TOGETHER I WAS LIKE, ‘FUCK, THE THREE OF US CAN MAKE ENOUGH NOISE AND HAVE BIG ENOUGH AMPS THAT WE DON’T REALLY NEED ANOTHER PERSON OR ANOTHER OPINION IN THE MIX.” – THE SHRINE, 2015 What Youth: how long have you…

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Brother: Excerpt (2/3) From our new film with Kolohe Andino

This is excerpt 2 of 3 from our new film Brother. Growing up in San Clemente, hanging out with his dad and surfing T street. More non post heat interview perspective from Kolohe Andino.  Stay tuned all of May as we lead up to the free release of Brother on June 2. And make a note that it will…

Shawn “Barney” Barron Tribute Compilation from Veeco Productions

“He was the original artist, free surfer, big wave charger and all around best human ever.” – Volcom Staff photographer Tom Carey Shawn “Barney” Barron, one of Santa Cruz’s finest, taken too soon. Innovative aerialist, big-wave charger, artist, unforgettable character, was an integral part of Volcom’s early days who helped push the brand and style…

Girl We Adore: Natascha Elisa In Search of Sadie Presented by Amuse Society

Natascha Elisa doesn’t make any plans. Things just seem to happen. She recently caught the attention of Amuse Society and it’s easy to see why. As a model, a blogger, a philanthropist, a business mogul, Natascha doesn’t show signs of slowing down anytime soon. It began in Australia at age 15 when she was scouted…

Mac Demarco: The Way You’d Love Her Announcing a forthcoming mini-LP

Mac baby has made many devoted fans happy today by releasing a brand new track off his upcoming mini L.P. titled “Another One,” coming out on Captured Tracks on August 7.  “The Way You Love Her” holds dear to all the signature Mac qualities. A short and sweet love song spun up in those dreamy…

Corners Zine: Maxed Out U.S. Tour Presented by Lolipop Records & CRAP Eyewear

If you’re really lucky you’ll be good at one thing. Then there’s the rare breed of people who are exceptionally...
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David Carson Back Den 039

“not only did i have the opportunity to work with david carson at quiksilver,  but he published my photos in...

For The Love: Marquis Preston Episode 015 presented by Vissla

In this episode of For the Love we catch up with Marquis Preston. A few years ago he had his...

Deleted Scene: Brother Europe with Kolohe Andino & Taj Burrow

Deleted scene from Brother. A fun session in Europe with Kolohe Andino and Taj Burrow taking turns. Brother is premiering...

Get to know L.A. Witch And listen to their new single “Kill My Baby Tonight”

Los Angeles-based bad girl trio L.A. Witch released a new single today, “Kill My Baby Tonight,” off their forthcoming album,...

Eight & Sand (60) A 60 second highlight reel from Riley Blakeway’s short film “Eight & Sand”

A 60 second highlight reel from Riley Blakeway’s short film “Eight & Sand”  The film was documented in a ten-day journey through...
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Stay Tuned: Andrew Doheny Playlist 017 Presented by D’Blanc

Droids surfing became distracted a few years ago when he found music. Since then he’s toggled between going on surf trips...
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The WY Guide: Cape Town, South Africa The tip of the world

The WY Guide to Cape Town, South Africa by C.S. Louis
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What Youth Issue 11 On Sale Now

Well seeing’s how the cops shut down our release party Thursday night mid set for Kim and the Created, we’ll...

Cops shut down Issue 11 Release Presented by Kr3w and featuring The Rooms, Kim and the Created and Cosmonauts

Hundreds of you came out. The tacos were free. The music was good. There was more free Pacifico and Jose...
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Lizards of Summer: Season 2 Premiere A What Youth series featuring the dregs of the video vault

And we’re back. For season two of whatever the hell sort of video concoction Blake Myers can whip up for...
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World Premiere of Brother Our new film with Kolohe Andino premiered at Stance last night

We world premiered Brother last night to a swarm of moshing groms and shred dogs in San Clemente, California. It was...
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One Roll 006: Filming for Brother Nate Lawrence’s film from Indonesia

There was a Phantom camera. Two RED cameras. Two action photographers. Dino’s friend with a Handy cam. 14 iPhones. And...

Baja Case Study Featuring Kyle Kennelly and Kip Armstrong

Ezekiel surf club recently went down to Baja.  They did some sliding and made this. It features former 3 Slob...
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Brother: Excerpt (1/3) From our new film with Kolohe Andino

From Brother. Like, literally. This is excerpt 1 of 3 from our new film Brother. Since the movie is pretty...
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Brother: From What Youth Issue 11 This is the last thing I’ll ever write about Kolohe Andino

There’s a lot going on today. Tomorrow. And forever at What Youth. But especially today. And tomorrow. Because today we’ll...

Refused are fucking alive New album, new song and a tour

If you’ve ever seen Andy Irons’ part in Poor Specimen’s 2001 film Momentum: Under the Influence, then you know Refused....

What Youth Mixtapes Dion Agius’ in-transit birthday mix

Liz. Sliz. Dinky. Dion. He’s been hustling and creating and flying around the globe for well over a decade now...
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Arto Saari, China, circa 2000 Back Den 038

“it was crazy when we first started to go to china, people had never seen skateboarding before. we would get...

Soft Noise by Jack Coleman Featuring Derrick Disney and Bryce Young in Costa Rica

Another intriguing package from our good pal and literal (film)maker Jack Coleman. “Soft Noise” is Jack touring down to Costa Rica...

Get to know Charles Bradley A singing career 40 years in the making

A music career 40 years in the making.
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Sleeping in the Midday Sun A short by Kai Neville featuring Irie Jean and Rikki Barton

Pretty girls and soft breezes. Flowers and sun beams. Park benches and green grass. Poetic voices and beautiful sounds. Garbage trucks and...
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Cluster: Behind the Scenes Short Film Part 4: Indonesia

It’s been fun. And it’s going to last forever. But here is what we consider an appropriate sign off for...
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Cluster: Indonesia Gallery 2 Noa, Craig, Creed, Chippa and Dion aboard the old Rip Curl Search boat haunted by Hedgy

And today, on top of  the final episode of our behind the scenes look at Cluster  we offer up Nate Lawrence’s...

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