Thursday 22 October 2009

Modeselektor Interview on Huck Magazine




The interviews just keep coming...

Last week I got to speak with Gernot from German techno duo Modeselektor. He seemed like a nice guy and even though some of his answers were pretty short, he also came out with some pretty funny responses. Check out the interview HERE.

Wednesday 21 October 2009

James Pants Interview on Huck Magazine



I recently got the chance to interview Stones Throw Records' resident oddball James Pants. James makes some weird and wonderful music and I soon discovered that his personality is just as colourful.

Check out the interview HERE and make sure you get a copy of his new album Seven Seals. It is REALLY good.

Slamm Jamm XII

Well, Slamm Jamm XII was a lot of fun. I watched some incredible skating from Sam Tuffnell, Joe Atkinson and Romain Godenaire and did a little bit of skating myself.

It was nice that little Joe won the Richard Taylor Scholarship because he has an incredible amount of talent and he is a really cool little dude. Well done Joe.

As always, the afterparty was carnage. I ended up with anti-vandal paint all over my hands and missed my bus back to London. Bloody typical. Oh well, it was worth it.

See you all there next year!



Thanks to Matty D for this dodgy photo.



The boss (Dave Bell) and I relaxing after a hard day's work.

Oh, you might see some video clips of me soon...

Sunday 11 October 2009

Now writing for Huck Magazine




It has been an exciting month for this baldy adventurer. I have been working on some interviews for The Skinny, got invited to write for The List and tomorrow I will be starting work as an intern for Huck Magazine.

For those of you not acquainted with the publication, Huck Magazine is a pop culture magazine that focuses on music, skateboarding, surfing and snowboarding. Although I come from a rollerblading background, the principles are generally the same: The main focus is the icons of the relative sports that display progressive attributes and inspire the minds of their young followers. I have always been a fan of surfing and skateboarding so this will be a chance to learn more about cultures that share many similarities with rollerblading. I will also get the chance to feature artists that I think are pushing the boundaries of contemporary music.

I am a little nervous, which is natural with any new job, but I am very excited about working with like minded people and researching some fascinating topics. Bring it on.

If you would like to read the current issue of Huck Magazine online, click HERE

The latest issue features interviews with Mos Def and skateboarding poster boy Ryan Sheckler.