From the moment I started listening to The Shrine’s “Bless Off”, I knew instinctively that I was listening to it on the wrong speakers. I was listening on my laptop, but clearly, this was an album made for PA Speakers, not just anywhere, but at the skatepark. It needs to be sunny, warm, and well, frankly, California-esque to properly hear
Read moreEver so creative indie group YACHT are back with their latest video for “Plastic Soul”. The single is out now, distributed digitally and via cassette tape(!). Check out the ironic dance-party worthy track, complete with a video full of skateboarding, beaches, and improper uses of fireworks (trust me, I used to work in a fireworks store).
Read moreNot too long ago, we got the privilege of hearing about a super-secret, one off pop up skateboarding contest that Red Bull was throwing. When I say super secret, I mean we were told that the estimated crowd was “like, 100 people tops.” That was about right, as Red Bull brought the Interskate contest through Estabrook Park, the skater-built DIY
Read moreHere’s a piece of skateboarding/punk rock history for you. Growing up, I always saw clips of this video. I knew it was Agent Orange, and I knew that they were performing on the deck of a pool, but I never saw the full video. Thanks to the internet, though, I was able to find this classic piece of footage from
Read moreSince I’m half an hour early for class, I’ve got time to mention this video. I saw this yesterday, and I’m not sure how I feel about it. It seems cheesy, especially the lyrics, but the skating here is pretty legit. The fake falls, though, look really, really, really fake. Anyway, watch this Shaggy parody:
Read moreSome day, I hope to still be this awesome. For those of you that don’t know, this is Duane Peters, skateboarding and punk rock living legend. At 49 years old, Duane is still skating better than a lot of people out there, of any age. He’s also been in / continues to be in several bands, most famously the U.S.
Read moreThis looks so unsafe. I want to do it.
Read moreIn America, as well as most of the world, skateboarding is constantly evolving. However, in Uganda, the skate scene is just starting up. This is the preview for their first video. Look out for the Board Master!
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