Magazine
This DIY filmmaker made the 'Boyhood' of skateboarding
Minding the Gap — As a kid who grew up on the move, often left at home alone, Bing Liu only found a sense of belonging when he picked up a skateboard. His acclaimed new documentary Minding the Gap captures a decade-long bond between three friends escaping volatile backgrounds.
Written by: Daniel Dylan Wray
Huck: The Coming of Age Issue
Out now! — This issue is all about that magic moment when things click into place – be it inspiration, experience or a sense of identity.
Written by: HUCK HQ
How Beach House evolved into their best and boldest selves
Lessons learned — The Baltimore duo reflect on 13 years of making music on their own terms, from learning to say 'no' to finding beauty in chaos.
Written by: Cian Traynor
Why Nora Vasconcellos is the future of skateboarding
Street shredder — After her parents lost the family home and her friends went off to college, Nora Vasconcellos headed west in chase of a dream: turning pro on her own terms. But now that she’s become the first female rider on Adidas Skateboarding, the 25-year-old believes it’s time the industry caught up with reality.
Written by: Anthony Pappalardo
The nomadic filmmaker living his dream one hustle at a time
Guerrilla independence — After his career as a pro-skater fell apart, Maximón Monihan had to reinvent himself as a DIY director who thinks outside the box. Now, having taken a road-trip across the US with his best friend, he’s realised that true success is doing what you love, regardless of reward.
Written by: Alex King
George Clinton: Life lessons from a funked-up superstar
Tales of Dr. Funkenstein — George Clinton altered the course of multiple genres, became one of the most sampled artists in history and mentored the likes of Prince, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Kendrick Lamar. Now he just has one thing left to do: keep that legacy alive.
Written by: Cian Traynor
The Congolese dandies who see fashion as a way of life
Maximum Effect — 'La Sape' is a lifestyle built on a simple set of values: dress sharp, act with integrity and inspire others. This is why they do what they do.
Written by: Cian Traynor (intro). Interviews by Alice Mann
The London boxing club where fighting means family
Rollin' with the punches — For over 40 years, a no-nonsense boxing club in North London has been a hub of rebirth and redemption. But step back from the success stories and a different picture emerges: one giant family fighting for survival.
Written by: Niall Flynn
Life advice from a nomadic surfer who hunts in the wild
Lessons learned along the way — Never staying in one place for long, Jérôme Sahyoun travels the world balancing his experience as a pro-surfer, fisherman and wild-boar hunter – part of a tireless strategy to squeeze the most out of life.
Written by: Cian Traynor
The Native American rapper turning rhymes into activism
A different kind of superhero — After a difficult upbringing and a foray into petty crime, Supaman found himself – and his purpose – through hip hop. Now he’s determined to elevate other voices.
Written by: James Stout
