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CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERSJason Kenworthy, Dominic Petruzzi, Daniel Russo, Toby Ogden, Tom Carey, Brian Beilmann, Jack Coleman, Andrew Mapstone, Adam Moran, Dave Nelson, Pat Eichstaedt, Julien Lecorps, Ryan Boyes, Zach Hooper, Tim Peare, Michael Lallande, Bob Plumb, Peter Morning, Bryce Kanights, Arto Sarri, Anthony Acosta, Cameron Strand, Brian Fick, Deville Nunns, Gage Thompson

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Every year we take pride in producing our Annual Swimsuit Issue with nothing less than the most jaw-dropping babes at the most unique locations. This year was no different and included an exotic 20 million dollar mansion with some of the nestfemalesfrolickingallovertheplace.Basically,thiswasashootfortheages.Ifyoumisseditthen,well,youreinluck,becauseourboyandtalentedlmerJoey Graziano was on hand and documented the whole thing. So, now for your viewing pleasure you can head to blisssmag.com and indulge in the fruits of our very hard labor. Enjoy!

Lets be honest, New Era is the premier name when it comes to caps. They pretty much are in a world of their own as far as hats go, and its a naturaltthatthebrandparlaythatsuccess into the world of functional accessories engineered to protect your cap. The New Era Ruck Sack features a built-in cap protector so you never have to worry about crushing your gear again. Highly durable and available in a variety of colors, this bag is a must have for cap lovers on the go.

The folks at IVI Vision and HUF Worldwide have partnered on two collaborative colors for Keith Hufnagels signature IVI frame, The Standard. Both colors are archived acetates from famed Italian acetate supplier, Mazzucchelli 1849. IVI replaced their branding on the left temple with the HUF logo and added colored lenses withanARcoatingtomatchtheframecolors.Thenalproductisashadethatwillblowyourmindinstyle,tandne-tunedattentiontodetail.Theframesarepackagedwith a custom dust cloth, laser etched case, and bright green box to match HUFs iconic footwear boxes. Both colors are limited to only 150 units each worldwide and can be found on HUFworldwide.com, IVIvision.com, hypebeast.com and selected retailers, so make sure to get looking for this one-of-a-kind shade ASAP.

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Jordy SmithjusttookdownthewholeeldattheBillabong Pro in Rio, Brazil, andintheprocessdisappointedasandystadiumlledwithAdriano De Souza supporters. Jordy used polished rail work, a wide range of airs and even the occasional deep tube to get himself the win. So far the 2013 season has been kind to Jordy, and he now sits at second in the world behind a hard-charging Adriano. Jordy is heading straight to Fiji from Brazil to get some practice in before the Volcom contest starts in two weeks, and we wish him luck in bagging another strong result in some heaving lefthanders.

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NIXON SENTRY LEATHER Some say there are a time and a place for leather, but the all-new Nixon Sentry Leather Watch now allows you to sport the leather look whenever youd like. Were talking about a timepiece that evokes a ruggedly renedlook,yetitalsocomeswithamodern,cleannish,which is what makes this watch so versatile. Youll be able to choose from two different types of leather and 10 different color ways, giving you plenty of options to tinker with. Check out the Sentry Leather and many other great grad and dad gift ideas by heading to nixonnow.com.

Our good friend Tal Cooperman is as well rounded as they come and pretty much has his hands in every segment of the relevant action sports, art and music worlds. Now, his new brand, CRSL, is embodying all of those lifestyles. CRSL is a California-based apparel brand that showcases the spectrum and spectacle of Tals life. As with the traditional circus carousel, where all walks of animal life coexist on parade, CRSL is a kaleidoscope of Tals supporting cultures, creation, and community. From board sports to hip-hop, heavy metal to street art, CRSL channels Coopermans longstanding history in these underground circles through the prism of casual streetwear. CRSL is not just the story of Tals reality, but that of the diverse and dynamic youth culture of today. CRSL is the Circus of Life, and you can check out more by visiting crslco.com.

Sure, just another action sports camera, right? Wrong! The all-new Polaroid XS80 is surpassing the rest of the action sportscameraeldwithitsfeature-heavyqualities. Truth be told, Polaroid has been around for ages, but who says you cant teach an old dog new tricks? With the XS80, you can easily document your surng,skating,snowboardingandotheraction activities in high resolution. The XS80 is a must have and best of all, the camera comes with a price tag that wont have you digging deep into your bank account. To purchase your very own XS80 go to polaroid.com.

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Some crazy shit went down in the SouthPacic right as we were going to print that had our undivided attention. Tahiti and its notorious left-handed monster, Teahupoo, erupted with three straight days of incredibly frightening waves. Chargers from all over the world assembled at the end of the road for the XXL sessions, and what ensued was a mix of gloriously heart-pounding monster pits, carnage and boats getting caught inside. For all of the insane rides that went down, there were more than a handful of bloodied-up warriors. None took the cake more than our pal Makua Rothman, who had to have his whole lip reconnected to his face after hitting the reef. His younger brother Koa went on to take care of business for the Rothman tribe with arguably the biggest wave anyone has ever successfully made out there. Pete Mel, Reef Mcintosh, Laurie Towner, Raimana and many more came away with life-changing waves. Lets just say it was frightening even from the safety of our computer screens, and were glad no one died.

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After going a couple of months without a main sponsor, were proud to announce that Mr. Balaram Stack has found a new family, but rest assured, this New York gangster hasnt joined the mob. Balaram is now a member of team Volcom and will be sporting a big stone on the nose of his board. We saw Balaram at the VQS this past month and can tell that hes right at home with the whole Volcom crew. In other Volcom news, we have the Volcom Fiji Pro happening this month from June 2nd-14th. If you witnessed the pure exhilaration that last years contest bestowed upon us then you wont want to miss a second of this years comp. For more of Balaram and the whole Volcom team head to volcom.com, and dont forget to watchtheVolcomFijiProatvolcomjipro.com.

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KNOXVILLE UNIONElectric has a knack for keeping things interesting. Whether it be the new logo they unveiled earlier this year or a stylish twist on an old shade, they always seem to captivate the masses. Case in point, Electrics design team took the ever-popular Knoxville frame and gave it a wire rim lens, leaving you with a sophisticatedly suave sunglass with Italian craftsmanship behind it. The Knoxville Union is one of the best-looking shades weve seen in a while, and to top it off they come in polarized options as well. We highly suggest everyone heads on over to their local retailer or to electricvisual.com to add this shade to your ensemble.

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Just in time for summer, Dragon has seamlessly blended fashion with function to create the itstherst-everlineofoatingsunglasses.Madefor men and women who enjoy an active lifestyle in and around the water, the Dragon H20 Floatable Collection pairs two of Dragons most popular styles (including The Jam and the Double Dos) with a specially formulated injectedframedesignedtostayaoatintheocean,poolorlake.Wecanteven tell you how many times our shades have fallen victim to the water, and we are excited to see Dragon come out with innovation like this that will allow us to enjoy water activities while protecting ourselves from the sun without fear of losing our shades. The H20 Floatable Collection can be foundoatingatabeachnearyou,inselectretaillocationsworldwideoratdragonalliance.com.

Skaters and cops go together like well, nothing. Anyone thats spent any amount of time on four wheels has more than likely had an altercation or two with the police. Our friends over at Insane JL Skateboards are pumping distinctively dubious decks all over the place that are pretty damn hilarious. One of their newest graphics that caught our eye, The Pig at Bat, depicts a Nazi pig and head-bangin skater who are about to throw down. Its clever depictions like this that not only make us smile, but evoke what raw skate culture really is. Insane JL Skate decks have it all from babes to alien life forms so be sure to check them out at insanejl.com, and support these badasses today.

Using handmade wovens from around the world, Krochet Kids International creates unique, handmade products by providing valuable opportunities for developing countries worldwide. Vans has embarked on a second venture with Krochet Kids Intl. for the fall 2013 season, offering a stylish yet comfortable collection of footwear and a backpack that lives for social change. This new collaboration weaves distinctive patterns onto Vans already popular shoes like the Rata Mid, the Alpaca and the Mohikan, making it a must have for adults and kids. Now, go out and snag a pair while the pickins hot or visit vans.com.

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Truth be told, we are a pretty selective crew when it comes to eating, but this past month our eyes were opened to the delicious world of PitrePizza. During deadline we feasted onawidearrayofPitresbestpizzas,saladsandothertastytreats.WeconcludedthatPitresfoodisoffthecharts,anda necessary stop for anyone looking for a healthy, hardy or wholesome meal. They have locations in West LA, Downtown LA, North Hollywood, West Hollywood, Manhattan Beach, Mar Vista and its newest in Costa Mesa.PitrePizzaalwayshas something interesting going on so be sure to stop in, and keepupwiththematpitrepizza.com.

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The Billabong XXL Awards went down this past month. Highlights of the night included Greg Longs well-articulated acceptance speech for Performance of the Year that recounted his rollercoaster-ride of a winter. Also, our favorite DJ/lady-charger Keala Kennelly took Girls Performance honors and Chris Shanahan of Australia won for a Suicidal Wipeout at The Right. The big winners of the night were Shawn Dollar and Shane Dorian. Dollar took honors for Biggest Paddle-In Wave, resetting the world record, as well as biggest overall wave, which is saying something considering his 61-footer at Cortes was caught with his own two arms. For Dorian, he further cemented his legacy with The Biggest Tube Award from the groundbreaking October session at Jaws. Its great to see these disciplined daredevils let loose and get rewarded for a night and we cant wait for next year!

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Fascinated by the natural world, Joel Rea paints the pulsing elemental forces of our planet interplaying with human relationships formed in our society and consciousness. Driven to explore universal meanings around the human condition, Joel is also interested in depicting the underlying inner-forces that drive human behavior. He presents these narratives visually through the use of vivid surreal landscapes, seascapes, animals and self-portraiture.

Joel also harvests ideas from his dreams and draws subject matter from his life journey and his own personal struggle to become a professional painter, a life-long ambition which was many times nearly derailed by the unpredictable turmoil of his years coming of age as a young man.

Joels commitment, work ethic and focused passion for painting prevailed and he was met with immediate success upon exhibiting his work in a commercial gallery space in 2004.

Slowly executed with an impeccable skill level, his technique requires long hours of intense concentration, with someofhisnestbrushes containing only several hairs. The surface results of his paintings are a smooth,awlessnish,saturatedwithdetails demonstrating his mature abilities as a painter both thoughtful and technical. He is driven to create the strongest aesthetic result possible within his work by committing long hours into

pre-visualization and design. Joel obsessively searches through different types of media to ndthereferencematerial needed to make his oil paintings. He stages extensive photo shoots and meticulously edits in the design process untilcondentenoughto commence brush to canvas. Some artistic endeavors have seen Joel spending up to 750 hours on one painting alone.

To see more of Joel Rea art, go to joelrea.com.au and facebook.com/JoelReaArtist.

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First and foremost the Skil 100 represents more than a great planer- a lot more. It is surfboard history.

Homage to the venerable Skil 100 planer: Velzy, Jacobs, Gordie, Hobie, Bing, Harbour, Yater, Petersen, Downing and Lopez all utilized one. Tim Patterson, Dave Parmenter, Doc Lausch, Tim Christensen, Rich Pavel, Tom Mahady, Glenn Kennedy, Zeke

Hatzikian, Jim McCellum, Jimmy Phillips and Tim Stamps continue to work the 100 every day.

IstillhavemyrstSkil,which was given to me by Dave Sweet, and I scored a new dust chute for my most recent 100 last Saturday night from Greg and Jed Noll.

This sculptural effort came about because I used to surreptitiously borrow Bob Hurleys planer for ridiculously long periods of time and

forget to return it. So this is an effort at honoring the precision implement and, in a sense, giving back a surrogate stand in. Jason Maloney, Brian Crockett, Jenny Cotterill, Josh Grelock and Joshua Harris all helped bring this vision into being. They havent made the originals in a quarter of a century, so Aloha Mr. Hand.

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First and foremost the Skil 100 represents more than a great planer- a lot more. It is surfboard history.

Photo: D. Bahn

Michael Pecks most recent paintings are the beginning of a new body of work, which was developed during a three-month residency at Birrarung House in Melbournes fringe bush land. Inspired by the isolation of the surrounding landscape, the artist has reimagined the human experience within a familiar, yet somewhat inexplicable, environment.

The images draw on the iconography of landscape juxtaposedwithguresengaged in an ambiguous mix of invented rituals and traditions. It is a landscape

devoid of modern technology. A world detached from the world we know. Neither adhering tightly to either the past, present or future but, rather, one that could exist in any time. Acting as a metaphorical frontier, the scenes explore questions about survival and human adaptation.

The participants in the paintings are adorned with objects of symbolic signicanceandpracticalusefulness. Firewood is bound together, adorned with beads, woven rope, skulls and hunted game. Each of

theobjectsissignicantwithin the basic necessities of life and a reminder of death. The bodies and clothingoftheguresalsoshow the traces of modest primal markings; simple symbols of time passed and a counting down of days left.

These paintings are not supposed to be post-apocalyptic but rather a poetic attempt for the artist to make sense of his own anxieties, values and longings. They deal with a love of everything sacred and the fear of losing it all.

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Inspired by the isolation of the surrounding landscape, the artist has reimagined the human experience

Words: Yvanne Chew

The inherent mystery and ultimate inevitability of death makes it a staple subject of contemplationin philosophy and in art. Risking death means both terror and excitement, and the eighteenthcentury philosophers Edmund Burke and Immanuel Kant suggested that whatever is terrifyingis also sublime.

Geoffrey H. Shorts series towards another (big bang) theory is an exploration of risk, terror,beauty and the sublime. The fuel explosion is part of the cinematic vocabulary of special effects and as such is a simulation of terror. (Notably, in these days of

computer-generated imagery, the best way to simulate an explosion is still with an explosion.) Hiring lmindustryspecialeffects technicians to create big bangs on the black sands of New Zealands west coast, Short uses fossil fuel (with all its geo-political associations) mixed with gunpowder (with its own history of war, plots and dangerous entertainment) as an unpredictable, dramatic and multi-layered imaging material. This work is an interrogation of that material, and of the effects of presenting terrible objects in an aesthetic realm. The photographs offer both illusion and allusion, with the illusion being reinforced by the large scaleandnedetail

of the photographs. And while they document actual, staged explosion events, they allude to every explosion from the original big bang of creation to the anxiously anticipated big bang of a terrorist bomb or nuclear disaster. The near absence of a recognizable physical context emphasizes this referential quality, allowing the viewer to imagine their own context, to supply their own narrative around these isolated climactic moments.

Geoffrey H. Short lives in Auckland, New Zealand. He graduated Bachelor of Fine Arts withrstclasshonorsfrom the University of Auckland in 2010 and was awarded a Senior Prize in Fine Arts. His

work is included in the survey exhibition and book reGeneration2 tomorrows photographers today produced by the Muse d lElyse, Lausanne, Switzerland and he is touring internationally. He was nominated for the Lacoste Elyse Photography Prize 2010,wasanalistin Photolucida Critical Mass 2011, and had a solo show at Blue Sky Gallery, Portland, Oregon, in 2012.His work is represented by L.A.Noble Gallery, London, and is also available from Galerie Florence Moll, Paris, Aperture Gallery, New York, and LuxArchive.com.

To view more of Geoffrey H. Short photographs, go to geoffreyhshort.photoshelter.com.

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Cornelia Konrads, born in Wuppertal, Germany, studied philosophy and has worked as a freelance artist since 1998. Her interest is primarily focused on site-specicinstallations indoors and outdoors, temporary and permanent.

As a passionate traveller, she has realized concepts through her various experiences of expositions, residencies and commissions

in Europe, Asia, Australia and America. Her starting point is always areectionofaspaceand its particularities a close dialogue with the architecture, topography, vegetation and history of the surrounding area.

Cornelia creates states of irritating ambivalence by adding an element to the scenery, which refuses to tintotheexpectedorder,

showing up and merged into its site. It is not sure if this element was always there, if it will stay, change or disappear in the next second. The situation often suggests an ongoing movement or unstoppable process. It can be seen likealmstill,pointingbackwards and forwards, containing past as well as the future and the whole of thelminitscore.

Something doesnt behave as it should within the twinkling of an eye the inner monologue gets interrupted. This rupture bears a certain chance: to challenge what is supposed to be reliable about what we know, such as the laws of gravity, the solidity of walls or the ground under our feet. Cornelias works are produced contrary to the logic of what the case is but always with a small sardonic smile.

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Cornelia creates states of irritating ambivalence by adding an element to the scenery.

This little slice of heaven is Michelle. Her and this deserted backdrop are the epitome of what most peoples dreams consist of, and we like the sense of mystery this photo brings. Is she the last of the Mohicans? Or is this Tiger Lilly waiting to be rescued? You be the judge, but use caution because this girls looks are lethal.

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Stop me if you think that youve heard this one before. Or dont. You might think that after nearly a decade of epic battles down at the Vans Skatepark Combi pool there arent any new tales to tell. You might also believe this, having closed your eyes for lengthy stretches during the event, the crowd was as raucous as ever, the omni-present smoke from Steve Van Dorens grill wafted in as it always does, and once again in 2013, the Combi took no prison-ers. Is were dotted and wigs were split.

The Vans Pool Party not only requires but it demands a level of bowl-riding mastery, grit, and the ability to completely defy risk-management logic and hurl ones self beyond any safe boundary. Of course, this in itself is nothing new, but there are some new monsters under the bed as well as a few familiar ones upping the stakes and looking to reclaim past glory.

Consider the Masters division and the curious case of one Chris Miller, perennial favorite to win every pool party ever held. Millerhadrunthetablevestraightyearsuntil the re-emergence of Steve Caballero on the competitive scene. Cab proceeded to unseat Miller once in 2010 and again in 2012. The reality of Chris Miller, though, is that when he is on he is unbeatable in the Combi. Miller took it all down in 2013, holding off Cab and the ever-stylish Chris-tian Hosoi for the win. Easily the crowd favorite, a resurgent Jeff Grosso brought thehousedownduringtheMastersnalwith stalled eggs and runs of fury only he isqualiedtounleash.

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featured qualifying heats that were hotly contested. There were so many skaters riding at such a high level, a cut to 10 nalistsseemednearlyimpossibletopre-dict and was decided by the narrowest of margins. The youth brigade was strongly represented by wunderkind Tom Schaar and young upstart Cory Juneau, neither of whom are old enough to drive. Much like the last couple of years, the real battle for the pro podium boiled down to a handful of the usual suspects, all previous Pool Party winners in the form of Omar Hassan, Rune Glifberg, Pedro Barros, and Bucky Lasek. Vastly different lines and moves separated each of these bowl-riding beasts, yet they once again battled down to the wire in a nearphotonish.Freshoffavertvictoryjust one week prior, Bucky Lasek drew a line in the sand with his blistering and awlesssecond-to-lastrun,leavingonlyapinpointofdaylightfortherestofthe-nalists to possibly slip by. One by one they gave it everything they had and fell slightly short. Buckys last run was nothing short of a victory lap.

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spectators stumbled into the night, once again reveling in the good fortune to have scored the hottest ticket in town. Vans Pool Party number 9 is now in the books, and the banner is already being stitched. Tune in next year for more of not quite the same thing.

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Masters Division1st Chris Miller 2nd Steve Caballero 3rd Christian Hosoi 4th Mike McGill 5th Eddie Elguera 6th Jeff Grosso 7th Nicky Guerrero 8th Pat Ngoho 9th Duane Peters 10th Rob Sluggo Boyce

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The smell of fresh-cut morning grass along with the disgruntled sighs of sub-par golfers echoed down the fairway to welcome this years Volcoms VQS Get in the Hole USA Championships Cup.

Eccentric and mildly inappropriate caddies poured out into the streets of New-portandoodedthebeachat54thStreet.Thecaddiesassistedcompetitorsbywaxing boards, giving pre-heat strategies and even wiping down barely clothed beachgoers. The VQS 6-hole miniature putt putt golf course was in full action for three straight days. The level of pressure was so intense it led to aggressive

clubthrowing.Ofcialswerekickingcompetitorsoffthegreensleftandright!The remaining serious competitors headed into the 18th hole, with some major cash prize giveaways brightly shining in their future.

Victor Bernardo was the clear standout in the Caddies division (16 & under) and took home $4,000. Noah Hill crushed every heat in the Putters (10 & under) and brought home a massive $1,000. Jake Marshall cleaned up in the Bogies (13 & under), winning himself $3,000. Tatiana Weston-Webb wasted no time on the back 9 and won the Birdies (Girls division), walking away with $2,000andtonsofotherprizes.GrifnCollapintoreceivedtheElectricmoveof the event and $500 for a hook shot air reverse. Cam Richards drove the ball the farthest in the Airshow division and won $1,000 to take back home to South Carolina. The biggest standout was Taylor Clark, who smashed through the Mulligans (18 & under) division, aiming for the prestigious Gold Jacket! This young man steered clear of any hazards on the 18th hole, his shots were on point, and his backspin was strong! His winning chip shot earned him $5,000 and a ticket to Tavaura, Fiji, to compete in the VQS Global Champs and a shot at $10,000. FORE!

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Mulligans (Pro-Am)1. Taylor Clark $5,0002. Nathan Carvalho - $2,0003. Knox Harris $1,0004. Ryan Croteau - $500

Caddies (Juniors)1. Victor Bernardo - $4,0002. Noah Schweizer- $2,0003. Kalani David $1,0004. Jordan Kudla - $500

Bogies (Groms)1. Jake Marshall - $3,0002. Eithan Osborne $1,5003. Dylan Lehman $1,000.004. John Mel - $500

Birdies (Girls)1. Tatiana Weston Webb $2,000 2. Meah Collins $1,000 3. Chandler Par - $600 4. Tia Blanco - $300

Putters (Squids)1. Noah Hill $1,000 2. Eli Hanneman - $500 3. Noah Dovin - $300 4. Sebastian Mendes - $200

Greenskeepers (Air)1. Cam Richards $1,000 2. Noah Schweizer - $600 3. Taylor Clarke - $300 4. Matt McCabe - $200

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Last month, organized by the Orange County Museum of Art and curated by OCMA Director Dennis Szakacs, was a showing featuring the work of Richard Jackson entilted Richard Jackson: Aint Painting a Pain. The show recently closedbutwastherstretrospectivedevotedtooneofthemostradicalartists of the last 40 years. Based in Los Angeles since the early 1970s, Jackson(bornin1939)hasexpandedthepossibilitiesofpaintingmorethananyothercontemporarygure.Hiswildlyinventive,exuberant,andirreverenttakeonactionpaintinghasdramaticallyextendeditsperformativedimensions,mergeditwithsculpture,andrepositioneditasanartofeverydayexperienceratherthanheroic.Presentedas a series of room-sized installationssite-specicwallpaintings,paintedenvironments,monumentalstackedcanvases,andanthropomorphicpaintingmachinesAintPainting a Pain highlightedmajorworksneverbeforeseen in the United States, including a sculpturethatwasconceivedearlyinhiscareerbutneverbuiltandamajornewworkcompletedin2012.

IfyoumissedthepresentationinNewportBeach,theexhibitionnowtravelstotwovenuesinEurope.Ifyouhappentobeoversees,youshouldreallytrytocatchit.Therststopwillbe Museum Villa Stck in Mnich from July25toOctober13,2013;andthenitsonatS.M.A.K.MunicipalMuseumofContemporaryArt,Ghent,BelgiumfromFebruary28toJune29,2014.Thelarge-scaleoutdoorsculptureTheDogwillnotbetravelingtothenextvenues.

Someexhibitionhighlightsinclude65works of art such as room-sized installations,wallpaintings,sculptures,andworksonpaper thatspanJacksonscareer(1970present). Aint Painting a Pain focused on 11 room-scale installationseight ofwhichhaveneverbefore been seen in the United Statesand one new, large-scale outdoor work. Theexhibitionpresentedfourmajor installations ofworksconceivedduringthersthalfofJacksonscareer,beginning in 1969: Reconstruction of Untitled, 1970(MazeforEugeniaButlerGallery,LosAngeles),whichisoneof the most essential works from the artistsearlyyears,reconstructedfortheexhibition,andpresentedwithoriginalpreparatorydrawingsandmodels. There werealsosite-specicWall Paintings for OCMA. Jackson began making wall paintingsin1970,eachsitespecicand destroyed at the conclusion of the exhibition.Morethan25studiesforwallpaintings,producedbetween1969and2012,werealsoexhibited. A suite of 100 drawingsforpaintingprojects,whichwere producedin1978foranexhibitionattheKienholtzsFaithandCharityinHopeGalleryinHope,Idaho,andneverexhibited since. Then 5050 Stacked Paintings (19802013)wasshown,aworkconceivedin1980butneverbuilt.The realized installation is made from5,050stackedpaintingsoncanvasandmeasures30longx15deepx10high. It was exhibited with models and studies for otherstackedpaintingprojectsfrom1976to2000.

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Miguel Pupo is one of the most highly skilled Brazilians to have stormed onto the main stage of the surf world in a long time. Miguels act ranges from remarkable free surf sessions in heaving tubes to catlike above-the-lip maneuvers that leave hisfellowcompetitorscomboedandthejudgesbafed.Atonly22 years of age hes way ahead of the curve, and the city of Marzia is proud beyond words for what their favorite son has accomplished so far. But above all, Miguel is as modest and genuine of a worldwide surf star as they come. While hanging in Rio waiting for the Billabong Pro to resume, Miguel was able to fend off the honeys for a second and sit down with our pal Brandon Guilmette. Heres what the two came up with.

Explain to us an average day in your life at home.I wake up late morning like 9 or 10. Have a little breakfast and then head up to the gym just to do a few exercises and talk shit with my trainer; have fun for a bit. Then Ill go for a surf just after lunch. I dont really surf in the mornings just because Im kind of still waking up. Then Ill go for another surf in the afternoon and play some tennis. Finally, Ill grab some dinner and then go to sleep.

DOB: November 19, 1991Hometown: Marzia, Rio de Jainero, BrazilSponsors: Hurley, OHB Surfboards, Hot Butter, Monster, Dakine

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What about when youre on the road for contests, like here in Rio?Ive just been hanging out, not reallysurng,justhookingupwith girls.

This is going to be in a magazine you know?Its ok; Im single now.

Whats your dream trip? Where? Who? And Why?I think Fernando De Norha is the best place in the world to go. Theres good food, its hot and theres always good waves. Its not a point break but a beach break and youre going to have a lot of fun. Just eat good and have a lot of energy and take the best friends.

Who are the best friends?I have a lot of friends on the road like Adriano, Alejo, Gabe

and a few other friends who are not professionals that I hang out with. Because youre always on the road and always hanging out with pro surfers you know? Just take a lot of friends that are not pro surfers but just friends.

Would you bring daddy?No, I dont think so.

Speaking of daddy, hes been making your boards for how long?I started riding my dads boards like four years ago, but he has been shaping for 10 years. He started doing JSs and Chilis and Mayhems in Brazil. And after that he started his own thing and I was just trying to help him. He made me a board and the next year I started riding it and I made the tour with it. So, I kind of feel like

theyre working.

Is that an advantage or disadvantage for you?I think the hardest part is telling him that its not working, because you can tell your shaper that a board isnt working, but to your dad it can make him mad, like a slap in the face. Or if I punch my board he gets angry. Thats the hardest. Its good to have him around, but when theyre not working its hard to say, they suck.

But that doesnt happen a lot.Sometimes. The boards are amazing. Ive just been having magic boards all of the time. Its just good to have your shaper around because I can make quick changes all of the time. Hes always around and its good for me because I can know about my equipment and its good for him because he gets feedback from me. Were going to get there for sure.

What about your ankle? How long were you out for and what exactly did

you do?Its been four months since I hurt my ankle. I just broke a little piece of my bone and fractured my ligaments. It was just hard to be home and watch the comp and see the boys ripping in Australia. Its hard when you know you can be there but you cant. For a surfer, I think staying at home and not being able to surf is the worst. That made me feel bad, but now it feels so good to be here in Rio competing and having fun with my friends.

So, the contest is on tomorrow and youre in round 2 against Alejo. How do you feel going into that heat?I feel nervous a bit, but at the same time I dont feel pressure because I feel comfortable with myself. I have been training and my ankle feels good. I can surf

withoutanypain.WhenIrststartedsurngagainmyanklewashurting and I was trying to push mysurnganditdidntfeelgood.Thats the worst because you want to do something but you cant. Now,Ifeelne.So,ImjusthappyImsurngeveryday,backinthewater and back competing. My rstroundwasfrustratingbecauseI was trying to get good waves and the waves were really hard tond.Intherstroundtherewere a bunch of guys who didnt get waves and I was one of those guys. Its game changing right now. I just want to surf as hard as I can in my heat.

What would you say is your biggest achievement?One thing that I was proud of is that when I got hurt I went to my old school and saw all of these kids and realized that I was one

of those kids seven years ago. It was nice to go back there and tell those kids that they can do whatever they want to in life. It doesnt matter if theyre poor or not. If you want to be a surfer you can. It was just good to go back there and hang out with them.

How do you feel about where you are in your career right now?I think right now its a good time for me because I dont have a lot of pressure on myself right now to be on tour. I just want to surf as good as I can and see how far I can go. I just want to mature my surngandseehowfarIcango.

Whatsthebiggestsurngaccomplishment for you?I think that the US Open in Huntington last year was really amazing for me. I didnt win the

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contest, but I surfed against Kelly in the semisandendedupmakingthenal.Therewere like 100,000 people on the beach and I wasnt nervous. I won trestles and Santa Cruz, but I wanted to win in Huntington where theres tons of people. And I got to the nalandgotsecond,butitwasfunhangingwith friends and making heats that week.

Wasthatyourrstman-on-manwithKelly?Yeah and then he got me at Pipe this year.

He got ya Yeah, I cant wait for the next one.

Whats one thing you never leave home without?I think my soccer team shirt. Its Corinthians from Sao Paulo. We just lost last night

though.

Alejo seemed happy though Yeah, he hates Corinthians.

Youcomefromasurngfamily.Yourdad was a pro, your brother Sammy, sister and mom all surf. Did that give you an advantage?I think it was good at the beginning because I was just always at the beach and all I had to do was get a board and join daddy. He was waiting for so long and then at six years old Istartedshowingsomeinterestinsurng.Daddy has been competing for like 30 years and it was good to have him because he knows a lot of things that the other dads dont know. Sometimes its hard because I just want to do my own thing, but at the beginning its good because you just need

your parents to support and love you and they did that.

You just got back from Indo. That was kind of yourrsttripback.Howwas it?The trip was really fun. I went at the beginning of April with Adriano for a week and then I broke my hand. We had Alejo, Jesse Mendez and Jean de Silva come meet us.IthinkJessewassurngthebest.Hewassurngreally good and just doing really good combos. Not just airs;bigcarves,oaters,blow tails and airs. In August were coming out with a movie and it should come out really nice.

What music do you listen to?I like house music. I have a friend who is a DJ, Beto Abrahao. He plays all over the world, fashion shows in Paris and Brazil. We keep in touch and he makes me some beats and I always listen to them before my heats. Hes friends with Deadmaus. Yeah check him out at soundcloud.com/betoabrahao

So, you get custom music from a guy whos friends with Deadmaus?Yeah, sounds pretty good, huh?

(Laughs) Ok, so is there anyone that you have a grudge with on tour?I really want to surf against John John. Weve surfed

together so many times and Ive lost every time. Hes beaten me seven times already. I love that guy and how he surfs. Hes always mellow. I cant hate him, but I always want to surf against him. Hes not one of those annoying guys; he just beats youwithhissurng.Ijustwant to have a chance to beat him once.

Well, maybe you should get in the gym with him and start training.Yeah, I was pretty bummed to hear that hed hurt himself because I know how bad it is. I just hope hes back soon so I can have another chance to surf against him. He is a really nice guy, surfs really well and inspires me a lot. So, see you soon JJ. (Laughs)

What are some goals that you set for yourself?I had goals last year. I was tryingtonishtop16ortop 10. I wanted to get that reallybadbutInished17th. I realized that you dont need to set a number for your goals. I just want to try to surf the best I can and see how far I can go; thats my goal today.

What about long term?For the future I just want to be able to sit on the beach and watch my kids swim in the ocean. Just have a mellow life.

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You and I have known each other a long time, and I have seen you come from nothing to being Am then Pro in one year. Tell me about the start of Marty in AZ. I remember meeting you in about 1999.Yeah, I started when I was 4 years old. I had two older brothers that got me into skating. I just skated with them up until the age of 11 when I stopped for really no reason. I guess I got into video games and stuff. Then, when I was 12 I saw this new skate video called Questionable, and from that point started skating the next day and never stopped. I always loved video parts growing up but that video started my obsession with tryingtolmparts.Basically,foryearsitwasjustmeandmyfriendslmingeachotherandmakingourownskatevideos.Then,whenIwas18,withthehelpofmybrotherlmingmewithalegitcamera,wewereabletogetintoourrstrealvideocalledProgression#4.ItwastherstrealvideothatwasseenbynotjustAZskaters,andthatswhereyourstsawandheard of me around 1999. After that, the next video was your video that we worked on together called The Filmbot Files, in 2005.IthinkthatwasmyrstpartIwashappywithandwiththe response from that is when I started to think maybe I could actually make this work.

At that time no one in AZ was actually pro, no photographers or anything. It was super hard at the time to really get photos or anything published in AZ, but I didnt want to leave. So foranothertwoyearsIjustkeptlmingandsavingallmy favorite stuff, not for any reason except I just loved making video parts. Then I met a dude named Tony E who was just hired at Matix Clothing, which I had been getting clothes from them for years already. He wanted to see my footage I had been saving. At the same time the AZ skate scene had started to grow probably with the help of Matt Price, who had just been hired by Skateboard Mag as a staff photographer. After Tony saw my footage and the photos I had had in mags, he took me under his wing and started getting me on trips and helping me meet people in the industry. He helped me out a ton! A while after being around the other dudes on the team for a bit with trips and stuff they put me fully on Matix.

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So at that point you had a solid clothing sponsor but werestillguringoutyourboard sponsor. Then along came Blueprint, and what happened there?Well, after Matix put me on I felt like I was in the mix now. So, with the help of Matt Price and Tony E, we were able to chat with some board brands I liked. Then, the idea of Blueprint Skateboards came up. I loved that brand and was super into their videos as a kid and loved their art direction. Paul Shier, who had been the dude overseeing the brand since the beginning, came out to AZ to skate with me on a Matix trip, and from there he got me in with the brand doing Web stuff and everything. I gave them all the footage that I had been saving for them to use. It felt like everything just lined up! It was a dream come true! Theyofciallyputmeonthe team about six months prior to a video we were working on called Make

Friends with Marty which was kinda my introduction part. Then, when I was in Spain with all the blueprint guys, they surprised me and turned me pro! So my introducing part was also my going pro part! You cant believe how excited, surprised and just genuinely appreciative I was of them doing that. Plus, the icing on the cake was right when I got home from that I got the call from DVS Shoes that they too were gonna put me on as a pro! I wasnt even sure shit was gonna come together then I had everything fully hooked up and was pro. I couldnt believe it! Somewhat of a rags-to-riches story, but morelikeow-to-pro!Itwassuch a long journey up until that.

Congrats, thats good to see it all come together after years of skateboarding. From what I remember, the year you turned pro you

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told me you never were home, like, legitimately living out of a suitcase and always on tour for two years straight. So, where are you living right now?Yeah, I was living for about 2.5 years just straight on the road and it was great! Now I live with Mike Mo and his brother Vince in Simi Valley.

So traveling back and fourth from AZ to Simi, what are the main differences between the two cities?Um... I stay in Simi more now, still traveling and stuff. Both cities actually feel kind of similar really. But, in Simi I can be in the skateboard loop, with all the media, Berrics, and just all of the other pros that live close by. AZ is a bit more out of the loop but I love visiting family and friends, that will always be my home!

Which city do you like more?Ill just say I like them the same.

Tell me about Drummersaults. Where did that come from?Oh man, this random drunk kid in

AZ years ago was jumping around and said, You want to see me do a Drummersault? In which he just did a summersault but we got the idea that it was a drunken summersault. After the summersault we watched him drink a bottle of beer with a pile of dirt in it. Anyways, my friends and I thought, Dude, we should make a drunk skate video with all our friends and call it Drummersaults! And after a year or so it came out and the video was insane. It was like 1-hour long,withsomuchgoongaroundfootage, but people still talk about it. It was just for comedy. What also was funny was the oldest Jonas brother (from the Jonas Brothers) came to the premiere in AZ. He must have been freaked out by us!Whats new with OCD Steve, and how did he get the name? And

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tell me your favorite OCD Steve Story.OCD Steve is my best friend from AZ. Hes seriously the best! He got the name because he has obsessive-compulsive disorder, and kinda does odd things, but only if you notice them. Hes a great person, and is just a true homie. Currently, hes living in LA working on TV shows and stuff. I cant really explain in detail about a Steve story, Id say just go to youtube.com/boogsinabag and youll see what Steve is like.

Who is Frankenstein and whats his favorite thing to do?Thats my dog and he likes to follow me around. Hes a little wiener dog and hes

cruising around... He rules!

Whats next on the horizon with Marty?Got some stuff in the mix with a new board sponsor. I think that is gonna be cool. Working on a DVS part coming out after summer, hopefully with a colorway coming out also. Working on a new Pro Wheel with Bones Wheels, and some signature sunglasses with Glassy too that are gonna rule! Should be a good six months.

Thanks, Marty missing you dude! Glad to see you ripping, doing your thing and making the best of everything that life throws at you!

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So Ive known Garrett since he was a real little grom and have had the pleasure of watching him become a bigger grom and, in the process, a dominator on the snowboard. But this interview is not going to revolve around how Garrett is destroying everything in his path and becoming one of the best snowboarders on the planet. So if youre looking for a puff piece that reads like his team manager wrote it, this is not for you. See, Garrett and I were in a super gnarly car crash last year on our way from Mammoth to Mt. High, and we thought who better than to see what life is like for this survivor than the passenger that cheated death by his side.

On Feb. 25 this year (one year anniversary of the wreck) did you do anything special to celebrate living?No, I didnt know the exact date was February 25th. Ive been trying not to ponder on the small details but more on the big picture of what I needed to learn from that day.

Whatdiditfeellikethersttimeyoudrovepast the crash site?ThersttimeIdrovebythecrashsiteI was nervous. I wasnt sure if it was going to bring back any bad images or memories I had forgotten. The crash was pretty gnarly and I dont

think I remember everything from that day. So I thought driving by the crash site would trigger something in my brain, but luckily it didnt and I made it to my destination safely this time.

Do you think about how lucky we were? I think about how lucky we were all the time. The photo really gives it perspective, when you see how trashed the car is, its amazing that we were able to walk away. I am so grateful that both of us were okay. I really believe that you in the car saved both of us. If youre reading this then you probably drive to go have fun all the time. Whether its up to Mammoth or Bear to shred, down to Lowers for an afternoon surf or up to NorCal for a skate park tour, as action sporting enthusiasts its a necessity. Garrett and I were charging down before sunrise to shred with kids at a camp Billabong sponsors. We were

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both dozing and before we knew what was happeningwewereippingdownthesideofthe highway, 6-8 times actually. Had it been 100 yards earlier or later theres no way we would have made it, but thankfully the contour on the side of the road coupled with the dirt and sage made it possible for us to walk, well, stumble away.

Has your attitude about driving changed at all since the accident?Yesdenitely!EverytimeIgetintoacarIknow the dangers that are involved and the responsibility that come as a driver. I take a much more serious stand about others driving when youre not up to par, whether it be tired or drunk.

What are some of the things that you remember about that day?I remember how quickly it changed from being a normal day to being in the hospital. IfyourecallIgotoutofthecarrst,thosemoments when you were in the car and I didnt know if you were alright was crazy. The emotions and thoughts that were surging threw my brain were nuts. It was horrible and it all happened so fast.

We all drive and get sleepy; for me, its always in the afternoon. My eyelids weigh so much it becomes an impossible battle to keep

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them open. Next time you feel this happening pull over. Get your bro to drive, take a nap, buy a coffee, go walk down the street and call your mom to tell her you love her anything. Weve lost friends and have been close to losing many more. Lets not lose anymore.

What was the most memorable day of your season? This season I was fortunate enough to ride at Mt.Bakerformyrsttime.Thehour-and-a-half drive from Bellingham to Baker insured the hype when we arrived to a fresh foot on the steepest resort I had ever seen. After the hour waitwiththeBakerlocalsforrstchairwewere blessed with one of the best pow days of

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my life! Thank you Quinn B, the Eskimo!

Youre part of the 52 crew, so how tall are you again?The 52 crew is sick! But Im actually a part of a sicker crew called the 62 crew. Locals legends Cornell Agee, Andrew Smeagull and Lane Knack are the other members. We do a pretty good job of holding shit down. But the 52 crew does keep me around for grabbing that top-shelf liquor.

Whats in the works moving forward lming,rails,jumping,Olympics?Thisyearwasmyrstyearlming.Itwasso much fun and different compared to trying to ride contests. Next year I want tofocusonlmingasmuchasIcanandtrying to get out on the split board with you.

Word is that you logged a bossy amount of footage this season. Where will we be able to see it?Derek Weimer and I are planning on dropping a full online part this summer. Derekisagreatlmer/editorsoitshouldbe tight. Be sure to scope it this summer.

Garrett is the man, and maybe I lied a little bit when I said I wouldnt go on about how sick he is. Once youve seen him on a snowboard youll understand.

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California waterman Pete Petersons 1949 California Point Break board, a hollow balsa and plywood composite. He also bought just about every other board in the auction made of wood. WhenitcametoberglassanoriginalSteveLissh,fromtheearly70sthatcreated that design ridden by so many today, went for $3,500.00. But in general the wood boards ruled, consistently bringing winning bids in the high thousands into the tens of thousands. As auction director Scott Bass commented, The strong demand for the rare surfboard and memorabilia collectibles was demonstrated by more that 90% of the lots selling, and we look forward to doing it again in two years from now.

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AMBIG clothing premiered its video opus Modern Art on May 1st at the Observatory in Santa Ana. Featuring AMBIG riders Clive Dixon, JT Aultz, Sean Conover, Moose, Matt Bennett and Clint Walker, the video packed a punch and delivered top-shelf skateboarding with high-end production values. Modern Art is a potent mood piece that drove the crowd to destroy some of the gorgeous imagery that AMBIG supplied for the venue. Not to worry though, as the sounds provided by Audacity and the Hindu Pirates quickly focused the attention of the angry mob back toward the stage. Special mention goes to Clint Walkers entourage the Oklahomies for making the trek out to California and introducing the video as well as Clints new professional status. Thanks to all who attended, Pabst for beer donations, AMBIG staff and riders for a top-notch event. Check out the video at AMBIG.com!

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Saturday May 11th at the Tiki Bar was a night not to be missed. First and foremost, family, friends and sponsors came together to raise much-needed funds for young Jesse Hayes. Jesse is a 6-yeard-old who has been battling autism and epilepsy his whole life, and it was awesome to see the support from some of the best talent within the music industry and the action sports world.

The night started off with Imperial donating more than enough beer during the silent auction to get a small country drunk. Soon after, Andrew Dohenys band Power Lunch took the stage along with Dodge Dart, The Natural Thrill, Low Budget, Stonefeather and DJs Keala Kennelly and Mark Moreno. A good time was had by all.ThereweresomebigwinnersintherafeandtheHayesfamilywasstoked!Jobwelldone!

Thanks to: The Tiki Bar, Imperial, Fuze, Rescue One Financial, Pesce, OC Clothing Co, LMG, Tsovet, Hurley, Daggers and Surfside Sports.

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Riviera Skateboards did it again. Only this time around they brought more rowdy skaters, more girls, more cash and more fun! Cinco De Mayo weekend should now be associated with this one-of-a-kind downhill skate event and the antics that ensue when this group of skaters invades the quaint little island town of Avalon onCatalinaIsland.Thisyearwegavetheskatersafulldayofpracticeandfreeridingtondthefastestlinesandpushthespeedsonceitcamedowntotheactualrace. Local fans as well as mainlanders made their way up and down Wrigley Road both Saturday, May 4th and Sunday, May 5th to spectate and witness some pretty radical skateboarding. We were treated to perfect weather, good music, good food and some pretty phenomenal racing over the entirety of the weekend. If you didnt make it out to Catalina for this years event, you should be ashamed of yourself. But dont fret, theres always next year.

Words: J-Lord :: Photos: Andrew Parker, Justin Reynolds & David Ruano //Earlyheatswerestackedwithtight-packedracing//Getinwhereyoutin//PatrickSwitzertakesitallandgetsalthycheckforhiswin//Speedcheckincorner3//Thefoamraceblocksprovidedhoursofentertainmentduringclean-up// Harbor view - Avalon, California // Can somebody get this Great White some weed? Thanks // Checkin heats early Sunday morning // Riviera Skateboards very own Brad @gnarlivin Parker coming in HOT // Sickest trophies ever, courtesy or artist WISE

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M O D E R N A R T D V D A N D Z I N E F R E E V I A A M B I G . C O M

Its a Psych Party! Wild Wild Wets are (left-right) John Kelley, Priscilla Castro, Salvatore Marco Piro, Mike Turi, R. Vincent Bohan and Taejon. The interview is with Mike Turi.

Tell us about this awesome new little 7 youve just released.Titled after the A-side track, Criminal Blue, its a solid introduction to our sound and we had a lot of fun recording it. The 7 brings our Party-Psych vibe in Criminal Blue, the playful post-punk fun with Realized Into Redwood and then chilled-out vibes from Totem (which is titled after a group of friends of mine from all over the globe that love to party together). So its a bit of a sampler pack, but it is still very much our sound and we are stoked to release it with Grizzly Records. EJ, of Grizzly, has been cool to work with and he has just been so down to support our struggle.

Whats the inspiration behind Party-Psych?We are not a heavy-stoner-rock band. We hardly do solos. We wanted a simple sound: good riffs and vocals with driving rhythms, like Velvet Underground and Joy Division. The simplicity gives our audience the ability to shake it without having to put

toomucheffortinndingthegroove. The Psych vibe doesnt stem from just the projections or music, but there is something rad that happens in the combination that we just love.

You guys are from a good little scene in SD right now. What recent bands from home are your favorites right now?Thescenehereuctuatesalot. We had bands like Kill Me Tomorrow, Crocodiles, Dum Dum Girls, Soft Pack (Muslims), but it is tough being in this corner of the country. We have a cool scene, great music, great venues, and an amazing paradise to hold it all, but there is no industry, no big press, and no big labels (thanks to cool guys like Grizzly Records and Volar Records, at least we do have some way to get the sounds from our city out there) so bands like those either move to LA or NY or just disband. Right now weve got New Mexico and Tropical Popsicle making waves. Im thinking the tides are turning and we are all on the next list of San Diego bands to break. But I think all of us really love calling SD our home. We can all tour the damn globe, but how rad is it to be able to come back to what we have: beautiful ocean, people, beaches and probably the most relaxed city Ive been to, where you

want to lay your head after being cooped up in a van for weeks or months.

One interesting thing about your band is you have a projectionist (John Kelly) at all of your shows. He is a pretty integral part of the band, right? Tell us about John.John is amazing; hes been with us since we started playing last May and has pushed his work to get weirder and weirder. He has a rig for the projector to make it work at any venue weve showed up to, strapping it to ceilings, poles, ladders, catwalks and even a bedroom door at a house party in SF. I am always amazed with how much effort he puts in and how much he doesnt ask back. A true team player.

You have a side project Emerald Rats. Tell us about that.Yes, I started writing songs as a solo project when Marco and I were putting WWWets together. I released a four-track EP in March andplanonnishinganotherforrelease this summer. Its dark and beat-driven and I am stoked others are digging as much as I do.

Psycho De Mayo? How was it?A great time! We played the

Alpha Stage for Volcom and Operation: Mindblow. We played with some great acts and the streetswerelledwithfreaksand other going-ons. I missed Dead Skeletons, but I heard they were great. Dahga Bloom was great too. Those guys are killer. Hopefully, they put another one together next year, such a blast.

Is this EP a tease for the full-length thats hopefully coming soon?Rightnowwearenishingrecording the next release as well as recording more with Tommy Garcia of Mrs. Magician. No specicsofafull-lengthyet,butweve got the material and then some, for sure.

Any shout-outs?Our little organization has been greatly assisted not just by JKs amazing projection work, but also by our amazing artist Andrew McGrananhan for all of his work on our poster and cover art as well. Weve been fortunate to have Nicole Espina and Brandon Kinkel helping with our photography. A big nod to Sam Hodgson, James Gregg, Celeste Byers and Dwight Jeglor for their video contributions.

Thanks, Mike. Be sure to pick up Wild Wild Wets new Criminal Blue EP available now on Grizzly Records!

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Interview: Max Ritter :: Photo: Nicole Espina

Wyatt BlairBanana Cream DreamBurger Records

Double shakas go out to this new release Banana Cream Dream from local musician Wyatt Blair. Wyatt is originally from Dana Point and plays a catchy power-pop sound and his hooks are sure to never leave your head. Yeah, Wyatt!

Thumbs up to this little release from the Madison, Wisconsin, Cheeseheads The Hussy by way of the good man Bazooka Joe at Slovenly records. My favorite song is the catchy Wrong Right which was apparently remixed for the dance oor,sosaysBazooka.Ididntknowyou could remix garage rock for the danceoor.

Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats Mind ControlRise Above / Metal Blade

A recent comment on their Facebook page says, How come you guys are the best band on the planet but arent popular? I often ask myself similar questions. Black Sabbaths new album is likely to suck but these UncleAcidriffsmayll thevoid inyour longing heart. Long live ripping bat heads off with your mouth.

Oblivians DesperationIn The Red

WHAAAT! I still think the new Black Sabbath will suck; however, its a safe bet that this album will deliver. The dream team of all things Memphis garage/blues/soul/punk have re-united for their rst album togethersince 1997. In other good news they have announced that they will be doing some touring. This band is more likely to rip a bats head off by mouth, so book that show instead.

The Hussy Way With Words 7Slovenly

Reviews: Max Ritter

ZIG ZAGS

The Smell, Los Angeles, CAMay 17th 2013

In this installment of the monthly live review photo we pay homage to DIY venues like The Smell and the hard-working, blue-collar bands out there like LAs late-great Zig Zags. Five bucks and power chords all you need for a good time. Good on you Jed Maheu (pictured) for just destroying that place. Zig Zags have ahandfulofgreat7soatingaboutonvariouslabels,includingtheirlatestreleasewhichisasplitwithThe Shrine available via Volcom Entertainments vinyl club. If you havent done so already, pick up some of Zig Zags music and keep your ears to the ground for their skuzzy full length coming soon.

Live Review & Photo: Max Ritter

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Rider: Dax McGill Photo: John Salanoa

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