“For the past ten years or so, I get a lot of mixed heavy feelings on the posts about Keenan on the 4th of July. I can’t think of that day and him in anything but a sad, painful way. Keenan passed that weekend at a 4th celebration. He was too young to die and I think, I had hoped, too old to die in the way that he did. And when someone is as alive as Keenan was, as aware of making all moments of so much value, never letting circumstances limit him, it feels, well, just completely fucked. So my proposal is this; how about we celebrate August 4th? The day Keenan and his magical energy, infectious loving and lust for life was born? It’s my selfish suggestion but I thought I’d ask for it to be considered. I love you, Keenan, today and all others.” – Megan Baltimore
Three Canadians, six yanks, and one ex-pat ventured to Australia to join two Aussies, one of whom had a nice surprise in store. 🇦🇺 You can read all about it in our “Aussie State of Mind” article featured in the August 2023 issue of Thrasher 📖 video coming soon! 📲
Photos by Bryce Golder
Introducing our all new Chocolate Cords, team designed, tested, and approved ✨ 100% cotton black corduroy, straight leg, semi baggy fit. 18″ leg opening. Tonal black stitching throughout with a woven label on waistband and embroidered logo on change pocket. 🍫 Now available at Crailstore.com.
“Atiba asked me about a year ago if I’d be into doing a board with his photos of Interpol and myself. Being that we had used their song “Obstacle 1” for my part in the video ‘Yeah Right’ I said of course! Neither Atiba or I thinking about the fact that Yeah Right was coming up on 20yr anniversary this year. Wow!.. I remember bringing the CD “Turn on The Bright Lights” to Ty Evans apartment in Hollywood.
I said to him. “Man I found this song of a great band and I don’t think a lot of people know of them yet. I really want to use this song!” and Ty loved it. He started editing to it right away. I had so much footage and it’s one of the best video parts I’ve had. So thank you Interpol and their management/label for your music. People still tell me to this day Yeah Right is what got them into Interpol and that genre. What an incredible feeling to piece together a video part.
Also I remember being so happy that Ty didn’t show me much of the video. I liked that. I wanted to be almost as surprised as someone who had no involvement. I had helped with a lot of skits so I had a feel for the video but at the premiere I was blown away by everyone’s skate footage. I had only witnessed a handful of my teammates tricks in person. Everyone’s skating was amazing. I am very proud to have skated so hard and worked so hard with our Girl/Chocolate family. Here’s to all the little things that make the big things happen. 🍻 Seasons like that in life are priceless.” – Brian Anderson
Yeah Right x Interpol x Atiba x BA decks and tees now available at skateshops worldwide and Crailstore.com 💚✨
Lad is Pro As… Congratulations Rowan! Pro models now available at Crailstore.com and skateshops worldwide!
We’re With Rowan! 🫡 See yall down under! 🇦🇺
May 11 – 4pm
Albury Skatepark Demo
David Street, Albury NSW
May 13 – 3-7pm
Hardcore Ramp Riot II
1 Fennell Street Port
Melbourne VIC
“Made during peak pandemic, these paintings were a reaction to experiencing ‘lock-down’ due to stay at home orders. They offer a surrealist approach to being bound to a room or interior space. (Also watching too many movies, specifically ‘The Holy Mountain’). Carl Aikens and I are long time friends and he has always supported my art. He might have even been the first person to buy a painting from me. <3” – L8RGirl
Ari’s ‘Doberman’ series is now available at skateshops worldwide and Crailstore.com
Breana and Donita have a mutual admiration for raising the levels of rad. This capsule celebrates that spirit. 💥
Breezy’s “Girl Magic” capsule with L7 and Donita Sparks is now available at skateshops worldwide and Crailstore.com 🤘
📸: Paul Chan
