Displaying items by tag: Music Interviews
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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. -
5/15/2020
Hacksaw Interview
Hacksaw's music is not here for your enjoyment. It exists to pummel you into submission. We caught up with these heavy noise makers, but we were particularly curious about guitarist/skater Mike Hell's perspective and ethics of eating garbage straight from the can. -
4/24/2020
Cobra Man Interview
Musical act Cobra Man was conceived from the fire of skate videos but it has now grown into its own groovy, dance-music monster. The band's DNA is shared with the skate pscyhos over at Worble and their tunes are hot and heavy throughout the new vid Party Destroyer. -
4/21/2020
Soccer Mommy Interview
Blending genres of different musical eras, Sophie Allison AKA "Soccer Mommy" has crafted her own unique sound. She's a true songwriter and Atiba Jefferson had the honor of directing her latest video which, of course, involves skating. -
3/12/2020
Jeff Ament: Rock Stardom to Skate Philanthropy
Selling 85 million albums worldwide is quite an accomplishment. But Pearl Jam bassist Jeff Ament has another epic legacy. He has been pivotal in getting skateparks built in underserved rural areas including many Native American reservations. Here he talks about his roots in music and skating. -
2/20/2020
Orville Peck Interview
The mysterious performer Orville Peck has managed to draw a dedicated following ranging from country fans, punks, pop enthusiasts and everyone in between. Writing from the heart and keeping showmanship a priority has proven to be a successful combination. We were stoked to hear he's down with the mag. -
2/13/2020
Flogging Molly Salty Dog Cruise
A floating punk-rock festival adrift in the high seas? Walk the plank! Flogging Molly has hosted this epic cruise several times and this year they added skating to the mix. This feature includes interviews with Steve Caballero, Matt Hensley, Pennywise, Stiff Little Fingers, and Pegboy. -
2/06/2020
Gang of Four Interview - RIP Andy Gill
Last weekend Andy Gill of Gang of Four passed away at the age of 64. We were lucky enough to interview him recently to talk about music. Check out this interview from the May 2019 issue. -
1/30/2020
Kurt Vile Interview
Kurt Vile's music means different things to different people. His appeal crosses over several genres and his tunes resist being defined by categories. Here he talks about his favorite skaters and the parallels of skating and making music. -
12/18/2019
E-40: The Thrasher Interview
E-40 has the near-universal respect of his peers. Through his 30+ year career, his wordplay and creativity are now embedded in hip-hop forever. He is a Bay Area legend and we are stoked to chat with him.
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8/03/2020
Rob Wootton's "Broadcast VHS" Part
Uniquely-modern moves captured with nostalgic dad-cam vibes, Rob’s new era-blurring part is a slice of timeless stoke. Adjust your tracking and zone out. -
8/03/2020
Sk8mafia's "2020 Promo" Video
The Mafia delivers another absolute banger. Brandon Turner kicks the doors open before Alexis Ramirez and company burn the entire town down. Throw them hands up! -
8/03/2020
Frog's "Fashion Show 2018" Video
Frog is changing fashion forever and maybe skateboarding too. You’ll never feel the same about either again. -
8/03/2020
Frog's "Fashion Show 2018" Photos
What’s a fashion show without photos? Stay in the know with the latest looks from Chris Milic, Nick Michel, Jesse Alba and their Frog friends. Your kit will thank you later. -
8/03/2020
Spanky's "Baker 4" Part
Spanky stomps four down time and time again, cementing his status as a god of the street walls. Baker plus Ramones, with a healthy dosage of FS flips makes for an instant classic.
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In The Mag
The covers—front and back—should clue you in, but the September 2020 issue is chock full of LEGENDS. Up front, Darrell Stanton breaks down his June ’02 Classic Cover—the backside noseblunt down Clipper which is jaw dropping to this day, Gary Rogers pontificates on people he’s known, Clyde Singleton dishes on the chef life and his newfound sobriety, Alphonzo Rawls talks H-Street, art and skate footwear, Sal Barbier reminisces on his first big trip to CA from Louisiana, ‘80s pro Stephanie Person explains why nothing will ever be as hard as being a female skater, Karl Watson discusses Maxallure, his rider-owned biz supporting the next generation and we catch up with Forrest Edwards—and we’re not even halfway through the mag yet. Atiba Jefferson weighs in on the heroes and heavies who made him who he is today and we’ve got feature interviews with Ray Barbee, Kareem Campbell, Stevie Williams, Samarria Brevard, Steve Steadham, Robert Neal, Zion Wright, Marty Grimes, Kader Sylla, Ishod Wair and Nyjah Huston. Atiba sums up this mag with these poignant words: “This issue is a celebration of one of many cultures that have made an amazing impact on skateboarding… This is a story I have always been proud to be a part of, a story that has always been told by Thrasher and that we will continue to tell.”