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.

Photo by Neil Miyake

Beneath the wheels of the surfing juggernaut lies forgotten stoke. Stranger revisits the uncommon joy of bodysurfing. 

Biz Markie

One of the long-standing pillars of hip hop culture, beatboxing is as old as the hills. Maybe even older still… 

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...