((THEVID3O)) ALL CURBS ALL THE TIME
Featuring Creager, Hawk, Mountain, Lucero, Adams, Barbee, Hersk and more!
The Good and Evil of Shiloh Catori and Georgia Martin
Georgia Martin and Shiloh Catori broke out in Toy Machine’s Real Life Sucks last summer. For the cover story of Closer Issue #11, we spoke to the pair about what it means to be in skateboarding’s spotlight today. Words and Interview by Farran Golding Photography by Jaime Owens Riding shotgun on a California freeway, Georgia…
Rampage: Skateboarding’s First Halfpipe with Tom Stewart
“People kept asking how they could build one of their own…”
‘Down By Law’ — Paul Young on East Coast Filmmaking
“There’s this idea I’m still so attached to of how you can present your local schoolyard in the suburbs the same as you can a spot in midtown Manhattan.”
Days of Grace: Prodigy to Professional with Louie Lopez
Louie Lopez has been in the spotlight almost since the very moment he stepped on a skateboard. Nowadays, he’s one of the most esteemed in the business.
Momiji Nishiya for adidas Skateboarding
The history-making skater delivers heavy on her Olympic promise with a standout first street part.
‘I Don’t Even Know How To F****ing Airwalk’ — Polar’s Latest Video Offering
The title checks out.
Issue 9 — Available Now
Featuring Donovon Piscopo, Norma Ibarra, Rick McCrank, a team manager special of The Chrome Ball Incident, and more.
‘Evergreen’ — A Converse Skateboarding Film by Ben Chadourne and Ryan Lee
Featuring Shane Farber, Ariana Spencer, Eddie Cernicky, Zion Effs and Brian O’Dwyer
Ariana Spencer — One Rad Mom
“My fiancé skates so sometimes we just Rochambeau to see who is going to skate and who is on parent duty.”
Bobshirt — Chico Brenes
Tim Anderson continues his iconic video series of interviews with Chico Brenes dusting off classic Chocolate boards, video parts, photos and more.
Nick Michel for Thunder Trucks
One of our favorites, Nick Michel navigates his signature brand of awkward and gnarly terrain for his signature Thunder truck, filmed and edited by Daniel Dent.
‘Heads Up!’ — A New Blockhead Skateboards Full-Length
This isn’t recycled rubbish, it’s splendid eye pleasure!
Jason Adams — Fifty Years to Life and Clear Eyed Sobriety
A new video part from Jason Adams accompanied by his interviews, ‘Fifty Years to Life’ and ‘Clear Eyed Sobriety’ published in the print magazine.
Hardbody Skateboards presents ‘OD’
Antonio Durao, Kevin Tierney, Connor Champion, Josh Velez and more NYC heads feature in Hardbody’s board brand hard launch, ‘OD’.
‘Soul Crusher’ by Daniel Wheatley
Energetically cut like an 1980s action movie, ‘Soul Crusher’ by Daniel Wheatley is in firm position for video of the year.
“Light The Match” — Jake Reuter and Elijah Akerley for Black Label
Jake Reuter and Elijah Akerly star in “Light the Match” from Black Label Skateboards by Adam Anorga.
Closer Second Anniversary Party Recap
A look at our a second anniversary party on Saturday August 10th with a photo and art show supported by Converse Cons.
‘Static VI’ with Josh Stewart: End of the Line
Josh Stewart brought his beloved series of independent skateboarding videos to a close with Static VI. In this final instalment of Stewart’s extended feature from Closer Issue #6, he shares the story behind the six-year long journey of how the closing chapter came together.
‘Static IV’ & ‘Static V’ with Josh Stewart: Closing Doors
Josh Stewart reflects on ‘Static IV’ and ‘Static V’, contemporary classics which imbued the series with the grit of New York City.
Starting Light: Josh Stewart on the Original ‘Static’ Trilogy
Josh Stewart lifts the curtain on making the original ‘Static’ trilogy in an expanded interview from Closer Issue #6.
“Roll Call”, a tribute to James Hardy by Real Skateboards
A short team project from Real Skateboards celebrating the memory of James Hardy, who passed away in March 2024.
Issue 8 — Available Now
Featuring Tom Karangelov, Tony Hawk, Jahmal Williams, Tommy Guerrero and more.
“Have You Met Nelly Morville?” An Interview with Limosine’s Star
Nelly Morville talks growing up in San Clemente, Limosine, and inspiration and support from Cyrus Bennett and co.
Limosine Skateboards ‘8’ Promo
Featuring Max Palmer, Nelly Morville, Cyrus Bennett, Hugo Boserup, Aaron Loreth, Karin Callendar, Ryan Straw, Noah Mahieu
Leo Romero talks Grinding Up Handrails & ‘Stay Gold’
Leo Romero discusses the genesis of grinding up handrails throughout filming for Emerica’s ‘Stay Gold’ in an excerpt from Closer #6.
Mason Silva – The Long Play: 2000s Skate Video Soundtracks
Mason Silva discusses being introduced to his favorite artists via skate videos and the music supervision of his own video parts.
Topography: Wallrides with Silas Baxter-Neal
Silas Baxter-Neal talks through a career’s worth of wallrides from his early days in San Francisco to the present.
Rick Howard Mega MixTape by Manolos Tapes
30 years of Rick Howard remixed by Manolo’s Tapes to accompany Rick’s interview in Closer Skateboarding #5.
Ryan Sheckler’s New LIFER Part & Interview
Read Ryan’s interview after you watch the part.
‘What I Do Yo’ — A Kevin “Spanky” Long Mixtape
A master mix, complete with some behind the scenes commentary from Kevin.
Nelly Morville talks Limosine & ‘Paymaster’ | Closer Issue #3
Nelly Morville narrates her standout part in Limosine’s debut video, ‘Paymaster’ (2021) discussing how she got sponsored and filming with Logan Lara.
New Curb Crushing Video By Tim Olson ((THE(SECOND)VIDEO))
Some of the best curb skaters in the world do their thang.
Louie Lopez on AVE’s Green Bench & Tompkins Square Park
Louie Lopez talks about skating Anthony Van Engelen’s Green Bench in New York.