King of post shoegaze guitar haze, Kurt Vile has announced a brand new album for September 25th. B’lieve i’m goin down is set to follow 2013’s masterpiece Wakin’ On A Pretty Daze with gusto as first cut, ‘Pretty Pimpin’, see’s Vile pick up an acoustic to peddle his familiar, dazed guitar across five blissed-out minutes.
Watch below and pre-order the album from Matador Records here.
Work is well underway at Camp Hillcrest to complete a bowl for those who like to camp in the woods, skate and enjoy rural and urban education. Looks like Brighton’s concrete master Nick Smith is behind the build that should be skateable soon.
This crowd funded operation is based on the edge of the Forest of Dean in the amazing Wye Valley and boasts wood craft, forest school, skateboarding, climbing, music, street art and traditional arts & crafts inside their uniquely built centre.
Get more info on this amazing looking set up at their website. it looks a perfect spot for those who love skating and camping under the stars, one of the best feelings you will ever experience with your best pals.
Always stoked to see new Tom Knox footage. Click play for a new SML Wheels edit with cameos from Mark Suciu and Chris Jones to celebrate Tom’s new pro wheel that comes with a dope British themed design.
Lifeblood Skateboards hit up the streets of Walla Walla, Washington. Merlino, Kowalski and co take care of a park and entertain a freak in the process, hilarious!
Funny to think some skaters from other countries think Ben Rowles is sponsored by Starbucks. Ha! Sometimes the comments are priceless. Cruise around the cobbled streets of Edinburgh in this new Phil Harvey edit. Great work.
Ph: Brent O’Donnel
If you loved Nick Boserio‘s No Cash Value part for Zero that dropped recently, get on the extra footage and angles that didn’t make the final cut from Grant Yansura and Johnathan Flechas’ tapes.
Rat Poison is a must watch to kick off the carnage for your weekend shred.
Thirty Six mind wrecking minutes brought to you through the lens of Shane Auckland in loving memory of their fallen brother Jared Harrison.
Featuring full parts from the likes of: Jesse Alba, Cory Kennedy, Sebo Walker, Bert Wootton, Jake Shumaker, Shane Auckland, Vics Market and plentiful additions from many more.
Get an insight into the infamous Brixton Beach, aka Stockwell Skatepark. It’s one of London’s most amazing places to skate, the locals are on point, they’re very friendly and welcoming but also very passionate about the future of their spot.
Enjoy this new video. Share it, sign up to Friends of Stockwell Skatepark on FB and insta.
Photo: Gorm
Professor Iain Borden who was involved in the plans to relocate the current Southbank spot to Hungerford Bridge has spoken to the Fakie Hill Bomb blog looking back on a period of time that must have been rather stressful.
Iain discusses what concerns him about Southbank’s long term future, the use of public spaces, architecture and tolerance to promote skateboarding in a strong light.
Read his words here.
On a budget and need some new wheels? British company Heathen have a set of Doom Wheels going right now for just £15.00 from the Rollersnakes website.
Doom – 54mm
Lattice – 55mm
