Displaying items by tag: Music Interviews
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10/17/2023
The Zzzahara Interview
Heavily influenced by the music in skate videos, LA's Zzzahara brings reverb-soaked riffs with heartbreaking lyrics that would compliment any video part. We caught up with the artist at Echo Park to talk about embracing emo, writing sad songs and what the future looks like. -
7/20/2022
Skegss Interview
Australia's Skegss are the reverb drenched summer soundtrack you need. Read the exclusive Thrasher interview. -
6/05/2022
Beirut Interview
The music of Beirut has been featured in many skate vids over the years, most notably in Mark Suciu’s “Verso” masterpiece. Mark caught up with Zach Condon, the man behind the band, in this exclusive interview. -
3/24/2022
Tom DeLonge Interview
Angels & Airwaves was born out of Tom DeLonge leaving Blink-182. Here he talks about charting that band’s own path along with his thoughts on skating and UFOs. -
1/24/2022
Greta Van Fleet Interview
Using musical chemistry, the band members of Greta Van Fleet extract the essence of various classic rock anthems. They combine the parts they like and create a sound all their own. These guys truly rock and roll. -
8/11/2021
Mononeon Interview
The term "musical prodigy" doesn't quite capture the bass-playing abilities of Mononeon. It's more accurate to say he's one of the best to ever pick up the instrument. See for yourself. -
6/11/2021
Animal Collective Interview
Animal Collective blew up in the skate world when their song was used in Jake Johnson's Mind Field part—which is regarded as a masterpiece of skating/editing/music. The band's unique legacy and sound has only gotten stronger in the following years. -
1/18/2021
Thurston Moore's Interview
Thurston is a founding member of Sonic Youth and a guitar virtuoso. His various projects have created a rich musical legacy. He also has deep roots with skating and video-making. Here he describes the mutual affection between skating and his music. -
11/12/2020
R.A. the Rugged Man Interview
During his 30-year career, R.A. has occupied both the spotlight and the status of an underground hip-hop legend. His song "Uncommon Valor" is regarded as a lyrcial masterpiece and he shows no signs of stopping. -
7/15/2020
Run The Jewels Interview
Not many musical acts bridge the gap between hip-hop's "Golden Era" and those who seek fresh new sounds. Run The Jewels stands tall over this divide. Killer Mike and El-P already each had a rich legacy and their combined forces have produced something unique.
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12/22/2024
This Old Ledge: Los Angeles Mall
For most, the LA Mall is an uninviting Downtown fortress, but skaters have been flocking there since the '80s. Walk the grounds with Ted Barrow as he traces the bricks' history from early Guy to modern Greco. -
12/22/2024
Welcome Madrid X Spitfire Video
Adrian Del Campo, Felipe Bartolome, Gabi Ferrero and the crew from Madrid's Welcome shop charge their city's bounty of granite spots for Spitfire. -
12/22/2024
Chris Joslin's "Joyce" Rockstar Part
Barcelona's got more blocks than just Macba, and Joslin hunts down the city's sets with his world-famous arsenal for Rockstar. -
12/22/2024
Opera Holiday 2024 Boards
Opera shows off their new sleds just in time for a holiday park rip. -
12/22/2024
Chris Russell's "OJ Part Battle Scars" Video
OJ brings out all the sticks and slams from the Muscle's unhinged part.
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In The Mag
Greyson Fletcher lets it dangle with a barefoot one-footer high above Oahu's North Shore. In this issue, we've got GX1000 in Japan, Indy in Germany, Atlantic Drift in Kazakhstan. Plus interviews with Shawn Hale, Donovon Piscopo and Greyson Fletcher himself.