With monstrous weather giving us a taste of what’s to come in our climate changed-future, it’s nice to see that occasionally some good comes from a freak cyclone, along with all the bad. Just ask Taj Burrow.
Yvonne Strahovski For Issue 17
Here’s the full interview and an extra photo from our interview in issue 17 with the Australian born star of the hit NBC series, Chuck, Yvonne Strahovski. Check it out!
Skullcandy Going Public
Skullcandy is looking to raise US$125 million through a public float according to this Reuters article. The company has been an amazing success to date with incredible year on year growth. There more information and some interesting reading on the Boardistan article over here.
127 Hours Review
Imagine your life depended on your will to break the two bones in your forearm and then cut through the flesh, muscle and tendons using a cheap, blunt pocket knife. Think you could do it? The amazing new film from Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire, 28 Days Later) gives you a good look at what it would be like.
File This Under ‘Rad Things I Want To Do’
This is just a quick one before the weekend… A rad clip I came across where, even though there’s body boards involved, I want to try this. Some kind of dam or reservoir covered in plastic making it a rad kind of massive slip and slide. Check it out!
A Very Small Wallet From Bellroy
Here’s the latest from the guys producing some of the best wallets you have ever seen… This one, called ‘A Very Small Wallet’ takes Bellroy’s fixation with the best carry products they can create to a new high. The basic idea is a wallet that isn’t going to look bulky in a suit pocket or if you’re wearing skinny jeans. It isn’t …
Jeffrey Moustache Demo Reel
This clip was posted on the Grenade blog – Photographer Jeffrey Moustache has put out a demo reel featuring some skating, snowboarding and a few other sports. It’s really well put together and you get glimpses of Danny Kass, Dingo and more in there. Enjoy!
Rad WeSC Denim Creation Clip
WeSC have released this rad little slip about the creation of their new denim line. It takes you through the manufacturing process from cutting and sewing all the way to packaging. Check it out.
Gravis’ Creative Departures Clip
Gravis held their ‘Creative Departures’ night a little which back featuring the photographic works of guys like Thomas Campbell, Arto Sari, Javier Mendizabal and more. The guys put together a little clip of the evening, check it out!
Comune’s theUNKNOWN Denim Project
Comune have got a denim program going called theUNKNOWN which brings together jeans made in the USA and a book project. Volume one focuses on motorcycle enthusiast and Orange County/Long Beach local, Jose Gonzales. According to …
Bueller? Bueller? Any more bids?
Ferris Bueller’s best mate Cameron’s house is on the market.
For a lazy US$1.6mil (which in Aussie dollars, is still 1.6mil), you can own the very house featured in the movie, and given it was on the market for $2.3mil two years ago, you know this is a steal.
Merry Christmas All!
Hey Guys – I just wanted to wish you all a Merry Christmas. Hope you guys have a great few days whatever you’re doing. Here’s a Christmas .gif from us!
Vote For Woody!
Hey all – Woody here! So this is all part of my answer to the question “Do something 39 other contestants cant?” I hope you enjoy watching the video and have had a laugh or two at my expense. In return for that, I would be stoked if you commented on the video and ‘liked’ it and …
Pop Magazine – Issue 17
Issue 17 of Pop Magazine, Australia’s premier free press skate/snow/surf magazine is in stores. Summer 2011 is here. With it comes Issue 17, The 2011 Swimsuit Issue! We talk with skate photographer turned Iraq war photojournalist, Ashley Gilbertson. He gives us the low down on his career beginnings and what it’s like …
Red Bull Rooftop Party
Red Bull has been holding this comp where if you win, they will bring a bunch of rad DJ’s around to party on your rooftop. Pretty cool concept – the first one happened last weekend and the guys from LWA got the shots for us. Check em out!
Urge Hawaiian Pool Party
Looks like the kids from Lifewithoutandy had just another rad weekend last weekend… This was a Hawaiian pool party for Urge. Photos from the Red Bull Rooftop party coming a little later too. In the mean time, check out a few hot bikini girls above!
In The News Feat. Victoria’s Secret 2010
In the second installment of the returned ‘In The News’ we have Ricky Gervais, the hacking group Anonymous, the first Red Epic, a bad ass drunk Serbian who took out a killer shark and the 2011 Victoria’s Secret parade photos… Enjoy!
Boost Cruiser Bike For $99!
Our friend Tory at Boost just sent me this to pass onto you guys – they’ve got a bike on offer for $99 at the moment. We’re worked with Tory on some snow events over the last few years and he wanted to extend …
Sure Store Birthday Bash
The Sure Store is holding a 1st birthday celebration this Thursday from 6pm. The night is sponsored by Stussy and there will be a DJ, sips and snags on offer. It is happening in the private carport just a couple of doors down from the shop… Will be fun, hope to see you there! Details in the flyer above.
Pop Magazine’s 2011 Swimsuit Issue Cover
The new issue is just about to drop and we thought we’d give you guys a bit of a sneak peak of the new cover. This is our annual swimsuit issue and we have the Sydney based model Jordan on the cover as well as in a huge feature showcasing some of this summers sexiest …
Panasonic HPX-172 And 16×9 Inc Super Fisheye Lens For Sale
We’re selling our current camera setup at the moment – it’s a lightly used, near mint condition Panasonic HPX 172 high definition camcorder with all the accessories that come with the camera when bought new. Carry strap, mic mount, various leads, battery, charger, manual plus we’re throwing in the 16gb …
In The News Featuring Amber Heard
What the Shoutbox wants, the Shoutbox gets! Welcome back to our weekly general news post, this week featuring Amber Heard who, for those that keep up with the gossip blogs, will know that she’s as big a fan of hot ladies as the guys in the Shoutbox are.
Bike EXIF Calendar
I know this won’t be for all of you but I think it’s pretty cool. One of my daily websites to check is Bike EXIF (along with BringATrailer). It’s a daily (well six days a week) blog about all things cool in motorcycles with an eye for good photography. It’s …
Behind Kanye’s New Album With Complex
Complex got some amazing behind the scenes access while Kanye was creating his latest album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. The cover story is available online and it’s a super interesting read. Written by Complex’s editor in chief, Noah Callahan-Bever, the …
11 Years Of Red Bull Wing Girls
I got these photos from the guys at Lifewithoutandy who were invited along to the 11 Years Of Red Bull Girls party. It was held at The Ivy in Sydney and looks like it was a pretty amazing night. Check it out!
Goldcoast’s ‘Develop Your Eye’ Photos
Last night we headed down to The Vineyard in St. Kilda for the ‘Develop Your Eye’ exhibition by Goldcoast Skateboards. Aside from the photographic talent on display, the beer was flowing and there were tonnes of good crew there. Check a few photos …
Pop Issue 16’s Alex Moore
Our issue 16 girl, Alex Moore, has been working in some pretty epic locations the last four years. From kayaks on the Great Barrier Reef to walking through the streets of Kathmandu, four years of modeling worldwide has its advantages. She’s back in Sydney now, still …
Sure Store Summer release BBQ
Our friend Steele’s store, Sure, on Manchester Lane in Melbourne is having a summer release BBQ this Saturday! The release includes Australian Exclusive Stussy 30th Anniversary product, Reebok x Highs & Lows GL6000 …
Gold Coast’s ‘Develop Your Eye’ Poster Art
Colby is the man putting together the Develop Your Eye exhibition in Melbourne next week and he was good enough to shoot through some …
Preview Of Some Prep For ‘Develop Your Eye’
Paul Colby sent me through a few preview photos from the Develop Your Eye exhibition he’s organizing for Goldcoast Skateboards. These are some of the work done by Riley Blakeway, Liam Kaska, LifeWithoutAndy, Mitch Crews and Trevor King – Nothing from …
Develop Your Eye By Goldcoast Skateboards
Pop and GoldCoast Skateboards have got a little photography exhibition happening on November 19th. Called Develop Your Eye, the exhibition will feature the works of six …