skateboarding

DC Shoes and Thrasher Magazine are teaming up for an epic collaboration honoring pro-skater Josh Kalis

DC Shoes and Thrasher Magazine are releasing a collaborative, limited edition capsule collection to honor the 25th anniversary of pro skater Josh Kalis. See the new shoes now.

Through skateboarding, Brooklinn Khoury found joy, resilience, and the will to inspire thousands

Skater/model Brooklinn Khoury survived a dog attack several years ago, and found joy and resilience through skateboarding. Now, she inspires thousands with her message of body positivity.

One of the coolest skateboarding scenes in the nation is unfolding in this Midwestern city

Since the largest skatepark in the US, Lauridsen Skatepark, opened in Des Moines, Iowa, its skateboarding scene has grown. Here’s why the people & community, like Subsect and Subsect Kids, are significant.

How DENCITY is providing a safe space for women and queer skaters in Nigeria

DENCITY is a Nigerian skateboarding collective that offers a safe space for women and queer skaters. Founder Blessing Ewoma explains how she launched the skate crew.

Meet Terrill Jefferson, the seasoned skateboarder who’s launching his own clothing brand

Terrill Jefferson has been skateboarding for 15 years. Now, the 25-year-old is bringing to life his own signature clothing brand, Eighthward Designs.

Meet Christopher Hiett, the eccentric skateboarder blurring the lines between different generations

For Christopher Hiett, skateboarding is rooted in individuality. Hiett discusses how he’s blurring the lines between new and old generations.

Surfbort coach Tony Hawk in new “Open Your Eyes” video—watch

Surfbort have released a new music video for “Open Your Eyes” featuring skateboarding legend Tony Hawk. The track comes off their 2021 album, Keep On Truckin’. The visual features the band coaching Hawk as he skateboards, seemingly unimpressed with his tricks. Read more: The Maine, Bad Religion, more to play 2022 Four Chord Music Festival […]

Turnstile's “T.L.C.” soundtracks Riley Hawk's new skateboarding video for ‘Thrasher’

Riley Hawk, Warish frontman and son of Tony Hawk, recently used Turnstile‘s “T.L.C. (TURNSTILE LOVE CONNECTION)” as the soundtrack for a new Thrasher skateboarding video. We couldn’t describe the video any better than its description, which reads, “Riley flies down rails and attacks some banks while Turnstile stomps the soundtrack.” Check it out below. Read […]

Here's everything we know about Avril Lavigne's upcoming “Sk8er Boi” movie—watch

Avril Lavigne revealed some new information about her “Sk8er Boi” movie while on the Grammys‘ red carpet. “It’s time, officially, to turn ‘Sk8er Boi’ into a film,” she told Entertainment Tonight. Read more: Avril Lavigne on ‘Let Go’ era: “I would wear the same shit over and over; no one does that now” “I don’t […]

HBO reveals trailer for ‘Tony Hawk: Until The Wheels Fall Off’—watch

HBO has shared the official trailer for Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off. The documentary chronicles the life and career of legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk. Read more: Vans partners with skating icon Lizzie Armanto to create The Lizzie signature shoe The trailer features archival footage of the now 53-year-old Hawk split between interviews with him […]

Vans partners with skating icon Lizzie Armanto to create The Lizzie signature shoe

Vans has unveiled a new skate shoe in partnership with pro skateboarder Lizzie Armanto. According to a press release, “When Vans set out to create Lizzie’s first signature skateboarding shoe, we listened closely to her and what she needed to progress. The result is The Lizzie, Vans’ first signature skateboarding shoe designed by a woman […]

Urethane team up with Pennywise's Jim Lindberg for "Inheritance"—watch

Urethane have released a new video for their single “Inheritance.” The track also features Jim Lindberg of Pennywise. Alternative Press is bringing you a first look at the new visual. The track comes from the band’s powerful debut record, Chasing Horizons, which was released in September 2021 via Cyber Tracks.  Read more: Steve Caballero on […]

Steve Caballero on intersection of punk and skateboarding with new band Urethane

For Steve Caballero, the intersection of punk and skateboarding has always been at the forefront of what he does and creates for the world. Caballero burst onto the skateboarding scene in the groundbreaking years of the early ’80s and ’90s, skating alongside the sport’s most iconic figures while living in Southern California during its renaissance […]

DC Shoes honors 'Master Of Reality' anniversary with Black Sabbath collab

If you’ve ever wanted to rep Black Sabbath on your feet, here’s your chance. The band’s collaboration with DC Shoes is now available. The collection, which dropped on Halloween, consists of footwear and apparel to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the group’s iconic 1971 album, Master Of Reality. The lineup for the collection touts the iconic […]

How a skate accident inspired Angel T33th to find her true artistic self

Pittsburgh born, Angel T33th cut her teeth (pun intended) on the skateboarding circuit of the early to mid-2000s, competing in everything from the Vans Triple Crown and the X Games to securing a sponsorship with Roxy. While pursuing a skateboarding career on and off for several years, Angel T33th also managed to stay creatively fulfilled […]

Ryder McLaughlin taught himself magic while listening to DEVO

Skateboarding has left a deep impact on popular culture. One of the most significant impressions of the art form in recent years is felt in the success of Mikey Alfred’s North Hollywood. The film, starring Vince Vaughn and Miranda Cosgrove, brought contemporary skateboarding onto the screen and won the attention of Pharrell Williams. It was […]

Mark Hoppus and Tom DeLonge reminisce about blink-182 days on podcast

In addition to leading one of the most prolific pop-punk bands of all time, blink-182 bassist and vocalist Mark Hoppus hosts the Apple Music podcast After School Radio. On the show, Hoppus talks about the “songs, artists and culture that’ve defined the [punk] movement” of Southern California. For his 50th episode, the artist reunited with […]

Atiba Jefferson outlines his process behind the lens

Each month, AP Gallery takes a deep dive into visual culture. We explore music videos and photographs, as well as images that shape the world more broadly. Our discussions go backstage and on set, revealing the vision, the sudden inspiration or the snap decisions that helped to mold iconic images in music, skateboarding, sports and […]

AltPress Weekly: Badflower, Yvette Young, industry insiders and more

We’re back with a fresh AltPress Weekly. Each week, we highlight the things we want you to check out. We shout out brand-new tracks and classic cuts, deep dives and smash hits. We’ll also bring you the scoop on the latest happenings at Alternative Press, along with the stories we keep coming back to. Many […]

15 Black-owned businesses you can support through Instagram

Instagram just announced the addition of a “Black-owned” tag that business accounts based in the U.S. can add to their profile. According to Instagram, “last summer through fall, there were over 1.3 million Instagram posts in support of ‘Black-owned’ or ‘Black-led’ businesses.” In addition, the number of businesses that put “Black-owned” or “Black-led” in their […]
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