Lifestyle pioneers Avalaan are bridging the gap between life, fashion, art and sport like no other UK brand. Stranger travels to their mash up world to talk war, art and partying on roofs.

Optimus Prime doing his thing

If you've read Blam! in the latest issue of Stranger you'll know all about how Hollywood blew up the comic book, and you'll most likely be wanting to read the full interview with Steve White, editor of the new Transformers comic.

Photo Ivory Serra

This is Chris Johanson building a massive installation of traffic, buildings and hot-air balloons when we went to Tokyo together in 2001. The whole thing was built out of cardboard, wood and duct-tape.

Candie Payne

With names as sweet as a summer's breeze, female artists are wafting back into the spotlight bringing with them a fresh brand of sexy but savvy pop. Stranger swapped some pillow talk with the leaders of the pack! 

hoodie by stussy

When it comes to cool there is only one place that can boast the beginnings of so many brands that have revolutionised the surf, skate and fashion industries. That place is California. Stranger takes a look at the goods, both old and new... 

Illustration by Si Scott

You might think that between them Bond, Bourne and Bauer have got the spy scene all sewn up. Think again. Tune your radio dial late at night and a whole new world of espionage, cryptology and addiction awaits. 24 has nothing on this! 

Photo by Estelle Packer

If you caught Immodesty Blaize strutting her stuff on Channel 4's Faking It this Christmas then check this out - Stranger met her last summer and found out more about being Immodesty, and the art of Burlesque.

Illustration by Adam Lowe

With housing prices in Cornwall soaring ever higher, Stranger meets the homedwellers who have found an alternative solution to getting a roof over their heads.