Surfing, Skateboarding, Music, Photography, Travel, Culture and general antics of the youth on the run.

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Submit Lizard Clips, Win a new Hex Bag If we run your clips in our grand finale summer episode, you’re getting a new backpack

Summer is coming to a close somewhat soon. And while that doesn’t change how we operate much, we know it means...
what youth recommends Frederico Morais

Frederico Morais in Post-Classic Maybe head to Portugal

Pointers from Frederico Morais’ new video, Post-Classic: Get the basics and go beyond. Do it big, make it spray. Maybe go to...
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Dane Reynolds’ New Fins The “Black Panther” from Captain Fin Co.

This is the equivalent to a used car commercial, but it’s for Dane’s fins so we’re in.
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Watch Hurley Youth: Eli Hanneman A Youthful Humbling

Just when we think we’re doing all of this right, Eli Hanneman comes along at the ripe age of 13...
Taylor Knox in "Winter Daze" featuring Mike Parsons and Rob Machado.

Watch “Winter Daze” Starring Taylor Knox, Rob Machado, and Mike Parsons

Taylor Knox put out a clip just in case you’’re in the mood to watch some powerful carves and El Niño bombs....
what youth recommends rvca's up north road trip

Road Trip Up North RVCA hits the road with Colin Moran, Matt Pagan and Parker Cohn

A road trip never disappoints. They are usually a mess, but that’s what you hope for. Perfect by no means. Watch RVCA’s...
what youth recommends caleb tancred

Caleb Tancred in “Here & There” Little grom charges

15 year old, tiny shredding grom from Australia, Caleb Tancred, has a lot of spunk and control. He charges waves triple...
dinosaur jar's new video goin down

Watch Dinosaur Jr.’s Video for “Goin Down” Shot by Atiba Jefferson and featuring Christian Hosoi and Harry Jumonji

Dinosaur Jr. dropped a video today for their new single “Goin Down”, off latest album Give a Glimpse of What Yer...
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Brixton Broadcast: Amsterdam We caught up with Kadavar before they absolutely torched the Brixton Broadcast

They are large Germanic viking-looking men. Powerful, bearded men wielding instruments they seem to want to destroy. And while it wasn’t my...
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Jordy Smith in Collecting Dust Jordy just dropped a hammer…

Jordy has been sitting on this footage for quite some time. Naturally he called on one our very own, Blake Myers,...
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We saw Whitney at the Troubadour A new generation of oldies from the ashes of the Smith Westerns

Every once in a blue moon you hear a band that makes you second guess the bitter notion that music...

What Youth Party Planner Cancel everything, you’re coming with us: Europe, Costa Mesa, Palm Springs, Christiania and more

You no longer need plans this month. We’ve got you booked. European premieres, the CPH Pro, radical class desert parties, and...
what youth recommends jack freestone

Watch Jack Freestone in (Low) Profile We’ve always known he’s been this good

We’ve know Jack quite a while. He’s more than just a pretty boy. He’s always been a special talent. We watched...

Padang Cup Through Mason’s Eyes Couldn’t think of a better tour guide

The Padang Cup just ended and the win went to Indonesian surfer Mega Semadhi. But just in case you’re missing all those...
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The Huf Team in NYC Starring Austyn Gillette, Jake Anderson, Matt Gottwig, Brad Cromer and Dick Rizzo

The Huf team includes some of our very favorite skaters, and they just went to New York (another favorite) and...
what youth recommends silent pictures premiere for time has broken let it begin

Watch Silent Pictures’ New Video World Premiere of “Time Has Broken”, off their album Let It Begin

Get ready to trip out. Silent Pictures, the psych rock band we’ve been vibing on lately, has a new video...
what youth recommends Copenhagen Pro 2016

Welcome to Copenhagen with Ishod Wair See why we’re obsessed with this place

If you remember back a few years ago we got to attend the CPH Pro. Partly a skate contest, but...

We Went to Woodsist Festival And chilled really hard with some bands

There are fires raging all over California right now. But that didn’t deter the founders of Woodsist Festival, which usually...
what youth recommends silent pictures

Listen to Silent Pictures And stream their full album

It’s crunch time over at WY headquarters, and while we’re definitely always down for soothing, mellow tunes to ease our...

Ed Templeton | Inspired By A short conversation with Ed on his inspirations in this series from RVCA

It’s always good to hear from Ed. Especially after the US Open has come and gone and all eyes have...
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Crap Eyewear’s Summer 16′ Lookbook Daydream A Go Go

It’s always nice when friends get together. Two of ours, Brad Elterman and Crap Eyewear, decided to do more than...
what youth recommends miguel tudela

Miguel Tudela in “Two to Twenty” Volcom’s Peruvian gem

We believe in following your passions. Especially if your passions include dropping in on 20 foot faces. We believe in this....
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Watch V Nice A new short vid from Palace Skateboards

what youth recommends mild high club's new video "skiptracing"

Watch Mild High Club’s New Video “Skiptracing” starring Bleu Archbold and Bradford Walters

Mild High Club is perfect summer music. And their new video for “Skiptracing”, the title track off their forthcoming album,...
what youth metal neck 2 the bangover

Metal Neck II: The Bangover Starring Andrew Doheny, Noa Deane, Christian Fletcher, Colin Moran, Creed, Muffin Man and more.

Well, here it is. The long-awaited full-length sequel to Metal Neck: Metal Neck 2: The Bangover. Easily the Video of...
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Nick Rozsa in Default It’s okay to drool

Backdoor barrels can be the cure to anything really. This clip is pretty hypnotic. Makes you think spending money on that...
Surf wax, What Youth wax, Sticky Bumps

Buy Something Today And you’re getting free What Youth Wax thanks to Sticky Bumps

We just got a massive, great smelling box of new What Youth Surf Wax thanks to a recent collab with...
what youth recommends taylor clark surfing

Watch Taylor Clark For you adrenaline junkies

Taylor Clark had our pulse racing through this one. Powerful and raw. Simple and short. Watch our Adolescents with Taylor:
what youth recommends harry bryant

Harry Bryant in “Hazardous Waste” Harry Bryant’s innate sense of menace

You, yes you, you little rock n roller, you know you need a heavy dose of mid week release. And...
what youth recommends tape waves

Listen to Tape Waves And stream their new album, Here to Fade

Feeling overwhelmed by the fast-paced party season that’s upon us? Well, take a break with us and listen to Tape...

Brad Elterman zine release with Crap Eyewear They threw a party and we wanted to share

Crap Eyewear knows how to throw a party. Last Friday, they spun some nighttime gold at the Mid-City Arthouse for...
what youth recommends metal neck 2

Metal Neck 2 “The Bangover” Trailer It’s pretty strange and plenty raw

Some of our favorite guys just made a movie. Noa Deane, Creed McTaggart, Ford Archbold, Alex Knost, Colin Moran, Ozzie Wright,...

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