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Björk parties with mushrooms in video for "Atopos," Key and Peele join forces in animated horror film Wendell and Wild and more
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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.
Pleasures founder Alex James shares brand mission & musical influences
Formed in 2015 by Alex James and Vlad Elkin, Los Angeles-based streetwear brand Pleasures makes clothes and accessories heavily influenced by its creators’ deep love and respect for the music they grew up listening to. And, as an extension of that, the artists, scenes and styles which that music revolved around. Their work is consistently […]
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 […]
AltPress Weekly: Eyedress, Syd, boyband, the Velvet Underground and more
Welcome back to AltPress Weekly. It’s hard to believe we’re already at our fourth installment of our weekly roundup, which gathers up everything we want you to check out. Each week, we showcase longtime favorite tracks and brand-new cuts. We also focus on all the things happening at Alternative Press, as well as the latest […]
Lil Nas X and Dominic Fike get trippy in BROCKHAMPTON's new video
BROCKHAMPTON are back with another captivating visual from their latest album ROADRUNNER: NEW LIGHT, NEW MACHINE, which debuted last week. This time around, the group enlisted the help of Lil Nas X and frequent collaborator Dominic Fike to star in the trippy new video for “COUNT ON ME.” In the visual, Lil Nas X and […]
Lil Nas X’s Satan-inspired shoes sold out in under a minute
Earlier this week, Lil Nas X took the internet by a storm when he announced his unofficial Satan Shoes. The sneakers, which are in collaboration with New York-based art collective MSCHF, are based on his fiery new video for “MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name).” On Monday, Lil Nas X officially dropped the Satan-inspired Nikes, […]
10 female skaters who should've been in 'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater' series
It’s been nearly six months since the highly anticipated release of Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1+2. Yeah, we’re not ready to wrap our head around that fact, either. Though, it does mean that we’ve had time to explore the plentiful nuances of the fastest-selling game in the digital skateboarding franchise. In addition to tapping into some […]
See why MGK’s opinion on musician footwear is sparking a discussion
It looks like Machine Gun Kelly has sparked quite the debate about Warped Tour and “appropriate” punk rock stage attire. This week, the Tickets To My Downfall performer opened up about why artists in the rock industry shouldn’t wear “comfortable shoes” onstage. Of course, many musicians have now shared their thoughts on the rapper’s opinions. […]
Here are 10 pop culture collabs we need to see Vans do next
Vans has done amazing, out-of-this-world collaborations to bring fresh designs to shoe lovers and punks everywhere. The company has incorporated NASA and National Geographic all the way to The Simpsons into its brand. These limited-edition collabs are cute and fun, and they often go for a lot of money on eBay if you keep them […]
This Cincinnati Reds pitcher wore custom Vans cleats in a game
MLB just held its opening weekend following its postponement due to coronavirus. However, one of the biggest storylines to come out of the weekend wasn’t about the sport. Instead, it surrounded Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Michael Lorenzen. During the Saturday game against the Detroit Tigers, Lorenzen was seen sporting a pair of custom Vans cleats. […]
Here are 10 shoes where Nike drew inspiration from metal and punk
While most people associate Nike with basketball and hip-hop culture, they’ve taken inspiration from the extreme aesthetics of punk and metal, too. Sure, the Air Jordan 1 is the most recognizable shoe due to the mass association with rappers, but the company has been linked with metal for a long time. Look at any photo […]
Nike's new collab with Ben & Jerry's comes in a massive ice cream pint
Nike is getting creative with the launch of a new pair of sneakers by partnering up with Ben & Jerry’s for a new collaboration. The new Nike SB Dunk Lows are seeing the two companies pairing up with incredible packaging featuring the shoes in a mega-sized pint of the Ice Cream while the shoes actually come in a […]
TikTok is changing the way some accounts can use music
Up until this point, TikTok users on the video-sharing app had free reign over the songs they chose to include in their videos. However, things are about to change for verified businesses and brands on the app. This week, TikTok is changing its rules on music usage for verified business accounts. This is in efforts […]
Coronavirus causes Lush, Urban Outfitters to temporarily close stores
Urban Outfitters, Nike and more stores have announced temporary store closures in response to the global coronavirus pandemic. Abercrombie & Fitch, Apple, Lush and more have announced they will close many or all of their stores, with some not re-opening until the end of March. Read more: Code Orange livestream ‘Underneath’ release show from empty […]
‘Stranger Things’ Nike collab hides show references inside shoes—literally
As if the latest collab between Netflix favorite Stranger Things and Nike wasn’t awesome enough, the latest model holds more than meets the eye. The new Nike Tailwind 79 colorway isn’t the first round of merch from the collab, but they carry some cryptic callbacks to the show that aren’t necessarily self-explanatory. Read more: ‘Deadpool 2’ director reacts to Marvel Phase […]
‘Stranger Things’ star’s new prank show receives backlash over concept
The new season of Stranger Things is arriving soon, but one of the show’s stars has announced a new Netflix project. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Gaten Matarazzo, who plays the role of Dustin Henderson, will be hosting and executively producing a new show called Prank Encounters. Read More: ‘Child’s Play’ theme music was composed almost entirely using toys […]
'Stranger Things’ reveals Nike collab packed with Hawkins pride
As if Stranger Things x H&M wasn’t enough, now the show is collaborating with Nike for an entire collection. Earlier this week, Nike shared a cryptic tweet with a video and a phone number that seemed suspicious. Read more: Courtney Love says the ghost of Kurt Cobain appeared and spoke to her once “We acknowledge […]
SpongeBob Squarepants-inspired Nike collab is on the way
Continuing the trend of strange but awesome shoe collaborations, Nike may be releasing a crossover with a beloved cartoon character under the sea, Spongebob Squarepants. While rumors of the collab were revealed in February by the shoe model’s namesake, Boston Celtics Point Guard Kyrie Irving, this is the first look fans have gotten of the crossover. Read […]
This Converse and Suicidal Tendencies collab is a must-cop collection
It’s amazing to think a Suicidal Tendencies hoodie is still a staple of the punk look, even though the band formed over 30 years ago. Heck, when Joan Of Arc‘s Tim Kinsella is still rocking one at shows, you know the classic hardcore act has transcended the scene and achieved max haute couture. So it […]
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