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The story of the crucified Skinhead
Walk into any skinhead gig, leaf through a photocopied zine, or scroll through certain corners of punk Instagram, and you might stumble upon an arresting image:…
Lily
Lily was bored in English class, so she started drawing. The result? Skinhead Clobber — a one-page zine about skinhead fashion that quickly grabbed attention online.…
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The Offspring release video for Come To Brazil
The Offspring have dropped a video for Come to Brazil, taken from their latest album Supercharged. Their latest album was released last year and received pretty…
The best Skinhead anthems according to us
Skinhead culture has always had a sound. Whether it’s the stomp of early reggae, the grit of Oi!, or the raw power of punk, music’s been…
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SPRINTS announce new album
Irish post-punk outfit SPRINTS have signed to Sub Pop. Their second album, All That Is, lands 26 September — out via Sub Pop in North America…
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Beats & Boots Podcast: S02E01 live now!
The first episode of Season 2 of the Beats & Boots podcast is now live! This series dives deep into the world of Skinheads, Rude Boys,…
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New music from Muse
Muse have added fresh firepower to their live set with the surprise debut of a brand-new track, Unravelling — a sprawling, synth-laced epic that fuses their…
The Harrington Jacket story
There’s something about a Harrington jacket worn over a crisp white Fred Perry that just works. Ask any skinhead worth their boots — it’s not just…
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The Hives announce new album
Swedish rockers The Hives are set to release their new album The Hives Forever Forever The Hives on 29 August. Ahead of the album launch, they’ve…
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Rude Roots
An interview series with our own community. It’s about personal stories: how people discovered alternative culture, what shaped their style, and the music and art that keep them going. Think of it as an inside look at everyday voices with deep passion for subculture.
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Heavy History
A storytelling series that dives into the background of bands, brands, places, and moments that defined subcultural history. It connects past and present, showing how movements like punk, ska, and skinhead culture grew and spread worldwide.
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Tattoo Talk
A series about tattoo culture within the scene. Artists, designs, and the meaning behind the ink. It highlights the crossover between music, fashion, and body art, and why tattoos remain such a strong part of subcultural identity.
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