Bristol

Skate

Video: Skate artist Mr Penfold on work, play, graffiti and skateboarding in Bristol

“I just didn’t stop” — Check out this video profile of Mr Penfold, one of the twenty artists and photographers involved in transatlantic skate art initiative the LB Project.

Written by: Alex King

Music

How ‘80s soundsystem culture gave birth to Bristol’s thriving musical underground

Born in the fires of struggle — Jabulani Ngozi of the Black Roots and author Richard King reflect on how a radical spirit of resistance in the 1980s shaped the city’s unique music culture.

Written by: Alex King

Art

The Forecast 2016: Film

The Cube Microplex - Bristol — A preview of the upcoming year in film from the brains behind Bristol’s dreamy independent cinema.

Written by: Joshua Gabert-Doyon

Bike

In the saddle with Bristol’s fixed gear hill climbers

Racing through the pain cave — Up Up Up celebrates Bristol’s uphill fixed gear warriors.

Written by: HUCK HQ

Zine Scene

B&B connects Bristol and Budapest through zinemaking

Zine Scene — Photographer Marton Gosztonyi’s B&B zine explores the two cities that mean most to him.

Written by: Alex King

Top Picks

Chris Price

Every Bike In Bristol — Artist Chris Price's Every Bike In Bristol Project explores the relationship between bicycle and rider.

Written by: Alex King

Music

Chris Hoare - Dreamers

Huck Indies: Bristol — Chris Hoare's incredible photobook Dreamers explores Bristol's underground hip hop scene and brings to light the collaboration and competition pushing the music forward.

Written by: Alex King

Travel

Shop Dutty

Huck Indies: Bristol — Huck Indies celebrates creative people hustling on their own terms in our favourite cities around the world. Bristol is the most independently minded city in the UK, with it's own currency, strong commitment to doing things locally and distinctive art and music scenes. Shop Dutty is a streetwear store that joins the dots between Bristol's design, hip hop, graffiti and bass music scenes.

Written by: Alex King

Travel

Harry Blades & Angry Daves

Huck Indies: Bristol — Huck Indies is a new web series that celebrates the best of independent culture in our favourite cities around the world. First up, Harry Blades & Angry Daves, a barbershop and streetwear store in the heart of Bristol. Huck asked them to spread the love and tell us about two favourite creative people in their city.

Written by: Alex King

Zine Scene

Drawings From My Mind Tank

Zine Scene — Bristol-based artist and skater Mike O'Shea shares trippy new zine Drawings From My Mind Tank.

Written by: Shelley Jones

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