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Vito Fun Finally Got Around to Sending Us His SXSW Photos

SXSW is basically where New Yorkers go to pretend they are more successful than they actually are and network with other New Yorkers while draining their bank accounts and sleeping on couches. Here are some pics! Full story

Sux by Suxwest: Suck Me Heavy, Heavy Metal

Everyone complains about SXSW, how bloated it is. You don't have to go. You can do anything. You don't have to go do some stupid, expensive thing. The organizer of Sux by Suxwest for three years now, Johnathan Cash, all he did was say yes. No matter what someone wanted to do or s… Full story

Hey Austin, Thanks for Letting Us Destroy Your Town

A week and a half ago, VICE descended on the fine city of Austin, Texas. The plan was to hog-tie South By Southwest and put an apple in its mouth, and we did just that. Full story

James Stockbauer's SXSW 2013 Survival Tips

SXSW is a gauntlet of booze, bands, and BBQ. When we first started going to it years ago, we were assigned mentors to help us avoid the typical rookie pitfalls. One of these Austin lodestars was Lyndon James Stockbauer, owner of the venerable East Austin watering hole and protoge… Full story

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I Wonder If Natas Still Skates

A few months ago, a new hip was built at a ditch right down the street from my house. I drive by it every day and think to myself, 'I should go check that out and see if it's skateable.' Well this past Saturday I finally walked down the street to check it out. What follows is how… Full story

Three Gothic Tales from Austin, Texas

Amie and Clancy Martin went to Austin recently. While there, they were almost kicked out of a hipster hotel, ate delicious sushi, and accompanied a friend to get a tattoo. Here are three reviews from their trip, one from each of their adventures. Full story

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Remember Zulu's?

You might be asking yourself, "Why did two grown men spend their Sunday afternoon in a drainage ditch?" Valid question. Answer: Because we were trying to film some tricks for an upcoming Roger Skateboards video offering. Full story

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Hashtag Gum Soles

Yesterday I totally shredded some ditches with two of my all time favorite dudes, the multigenerational Parsons Crew. Mike P. is pretty much a folk hero amongst older Austin skate nerds. Legendary for jumping in head first without checking the water in terms of skate safety. Full story

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Permitted Snooping

I mentioned last week that the East Austin Studio Tour (E.A.S.T.) was taking place. To me, the most fun part about the tour is getting to step into artists' studios and see their personal workspaces. Permitted snooping. Full story

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Guided Tours of the Skate Spots in My Neighborhood

As a freelancer, I spend a great deal of time scheming on ways to bring in more money to my household. One idea I had recently was to start giving guided tours of the skate spots in my neighborhood. Kids are always looking for new skate spots, right? Full story