Speaking as a skateboarder/musician who grew up in Delaware and started skating in the late 80’s, Chuck Treece was a local legend and a true source of inspiration and pride for the Newark scene. Corny as it may sound, he was our hometown hero, the older guy who went out and made it happen. We… Continue reading McRad Dunk
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Slap Magazine Presents: Red Eye Feat. Kevin Coakley
John Rattray for Modus
You’ve already heard of Australia’s Modus Bearings, but have you paid attention to their astonishing team roster including Grant Taylor, John Rattray, Colin Kennedy, Andrew Brophy, Luke Croker, Sammy Winter, Chewy Cannon, and a slough of other talented rip riders? Along with the help of Adrian Syben and David Bush, they just released a short… Continue reading John Rattray for Modus
Rammellzee: Letter Tracers & Barshaw Gangstarrs
Rammellzee wrote with Basquiat, mixed with Taketo Shimada, played with Buckethead, and inspired the formation of Cyprus Hill. I was completely awed by what the Rammellzee Estate and Suzanne Geiss put together for The RAMM:ELL:ZEE Room at MOCA Los Angeles. If you haven’t already, I suggest you experience it. That dude is radical. Thanks to… Continue reading Rammellzee: Letter Tracers & Barshaw Gangstarrs
Efterklang Presents “An Island” EP/DVD
A while ago I hosted a screening for the film An Island, a film by Vincent Moon about the amazing band Efterklang. This was definitely more than a music/video project, it’s an inspiring look at how important sound is to regional cultures. They are now releasing a limited edition DVD/EP designed by Hvass&Hannibal featuring the… Continue reading Efterklang Presents “An Island” EP/DVD
What This Is
Permanent is a laboratory and distributing agency for the new generation of premium brands. We offer the finest skateboards, apparel, and accessories from around the world. This blog is a work-in-progress featuring the voices of dedicated individuals who help shape the culture of art, design, skateboarding, photography, fashion, and music. Somehow all of these seemingly… Continue reading What This Is