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Music

Remembering the riotous heyday of Asbury Lanes

Lightning in a Bottle — In a rundown seaside town, the bowling alley turned punk and rock destination helped transform the fortunes of its surroundings. A new retrospective book and exhibition from Mike McLaughlin revisits its grit and glory of its ’00s peak.

Written by: Jon Coen

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Sport

In a razed Damascus refugee camp, one martial arts club holds its stance

Yarmouk Fight Club — Once the home of 200,000 Palestinians, the Yarmouk Camp was a bustling community and sanctuary, until Assad’s forces launched a deadly siege in 2013. As a small handful of returnees attempt to rebuild from the rubble, a Muay Thai gym is providing space for catharsis.

Written by: Jake Pace Lawrie

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Sport

Kneecap sponsor Bohemian FC’s away kit to raise funds for a Palestinian refugee gym

Cearta — 30% of proceeds raised from the 2026 kit’s sale will go to ACLAÍ, which opened in the Aida refugee camp in the West Bank in 2020.

Written by: Isabelle Blakeney

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Culture

Who was the real Jean-Michel Basquiat?

The Making of an Icon — A new book by art world insider Doug Woodham aims to illuminate the near-mythical artist’s life, via the friends, family and collaborators who knew him best.

Written by: Miss Rosen

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Sport

Beatdowns and bravado in the UK’s pro-wrestling scene

Rumble — The sport, which blends brawling and physicality with entertainment-focused choreography, is growing in popularity around the UK. Tom Ringsby’s new zine dives into its weird and wonderful world.

Written by: Isabelle Blakeney

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Huck 82: The Music Issue

Listen to Johanne Defay’s training playlist

The Rhythm of the Ocean — The surf star from Réunion Island checks in to share some of her favourite music, and explains how tunes help to keep her motivated.

Written by: Josh Jones

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Sport

Striking portraits of side-saddled, Mexican rodeo women in the USA

Escaramuza — Photographer and competitive horse rider Constance Jaeggi travelled across America to meet and document the women taking part in charrería – Mexico’s national sport – uncovering stories of migration, culture and identity in the process.

Written by: Isaac Muk

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Music

POZER: “Music was like an anchor”

What Made Me — In this series, we ask artists and rebels about the forces and experiences that shaped who they are. Today, it’s UK Jersey-drill purveyor POZER.

Written by: POZER

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Sport

Volcom releases its first full skate film focused on Europe

High Time — Featuring the likes of Eniz Fazliov, Simon Bannerot, Harry Lintell, Madeleine Larcheron and others, the movie is 40 minutes of continental shred.

Written by: Isabelle Blakeney

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Culture

Unseen portraits of high school teenagers in ’70s New York

White Plains — While teaching photography in a school for students who had encountered trouble in the education system, Larry Racioppo took portraits of them as part of his classes. Now, in an exclusive Huck first look, he revisits his recently rediscovered archive.

Written by: Miss Rosen

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