Author: Luke Cheadle
HAPPY MONDAY | HENRIK PURIENNE
For todays #VSHAPPYMONDAY we’re doing a shout out to one of the best. Henrik Purienne, we take a bow.
#VSLIKES : ROAM GOES NOFILTER
One of Los Angeles’ best venues, NoFilter hosts Roam Music and an international cast of House and Techno artists this Friday, 20th.
#VSLIKES : VIOLENCE ORDINAIRE by DESILLUSION MAG
Desillusion Mag have teamed up with Globe to present Violence Ordinaire, a short film and capsule collection by the two industry mainstays.
#VSSOUNDS : CALL SUPER – BLOWING UP THE WORKSHOP
Blowing Up The Workshop‘s latest guest, Call Super delivers a mix perfect for easing into your your week.
MADE IN HAWAII
Red Bull have just dropped the first film in their new series, “Made In”, this time featuring Hawaii and more importantly, Mason Ho.
#VSLIKES : SANDEMAN at NoFilter, LOS ANGELES
Velvet Sea is now partnering with some awesome events in Los Angeles and New York, keeping our finger on the pulse and more importantly, you […]
ALBERTA CROSS LIVE AT CMJ NYC
Velvet Sea had the privilege of shooting an edit of Alberta Cross’ new single ‘Get up High’ live at The Randolph in NYC for CMJ and […]
#VSSOUNDS : APOLLONIA’S 12 DAYS OF MIXMAS
It’s a couple weeks old but we couldn’t resist posting this thumping house mix for #VSSOUNDS.
WEEKEND WARRIORS
We thought we’d throw together a post, with the best of the web, to help nurse that hangover and get you moving into the day!
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS – DJ TENNIS
Life and Death founder, DJ Tennis will be bringing his hypnotic techno vibes to the fresh Hollywood, pop-up initiative, #NoFilter this Saturday.
#VSSOUNDS : CUT SNAKE – SOLÉ FIXTAPE VOL. 29
It’s always a great day when it’s spent listening to a Cut Snake mix. This #vssounds is perfect for the weekend and a few beers […]
#VSSOUNDS : NILS FRAHM
Nils Frahm’s music is the type of music that will touch anybody. Classical music for the dance generation, if you will. Touching, inspiring and driving, […]
#VSSOUNDS : TRENTEMOLLER – COME UNDONE (TRENTEMOLLER REMIX)
Trentemøller has just dropped “Lost Reworks”, a remix package for his insanely good album, Lost.
#VSSOUNDS : CUT SNAKE
Our best mates and house music aficionados, Cut Snake have just dropped a new mix to support their appearance at Splash House this weekend. […]
#VSSOUNDS : TYSON BRUUN
Here’s a fresh mix by young Sydney DJ and good friend of Velvet Sea, Tyson Bruun. Tyson weaves together deep, groovy, tech house that will […]
HAPPY MONDAY
#VSHAPPYMONDAY Making your Monday’s better, since forever…
STRANGE RUMBLINGS…
Globe have just released the trailer to Strange Rumblings In Shangri La, the new film by the always on point, Joe G. Shot over 2 […]
#VSSOUNDS : TRENTEMOLLER – DECIEVE
If you haven’t seen it yet, the accompanying video to Trentemoller’s, Deceive will surely take your breathe away. The clip was directed by Daniel Wirtberg […]
#VSSOUNDS : Luke Sea – juneGloom_14
Here’s a fresh mix from Luke Sea for #VSSOUNDS. Mixed on two turntables with a stack of new and old vinyl, the mix covers a […]
DEMONS DON’T SLEEP
Desillusion Magazine have just dropped another brilliant short film, this time on Californian surfer, skater and motorbike enthusist, Troy Elmore.
DILLON, IRON & RESIN
Two short films have just dropped which are certainly worth your time. The subjects in each of the clips are from California […]
#VSSOUNDS : MARK E – PRODUCT OF INDUSTRY
This week, #VSSOUNDS comes from Mark E with his album, Product Of Industry on Ghostly International’s Spectral Sound imprint. It’s a chugging, industrial sounding house […]
#VSSOUNDS : JOEY ANDERSON – AFTER FOREVER
#VSSOUNDS this week, comes from Joey Anderson with his full length, After Forever. It’s a deep, hypnotic, ride through the nether regions of House and […]
FROM THE SAME | RILEY BLAKEWAY
Riley Blakeway has just dropped a new short film. The film explores the subject of creativity and is narrated by Warren Smith. Shot around Warren’s […]
HAPPY MONDAY
Velvet Sea does not own any of these images. We pull them from various tumblers and blogs for your enjoyment. If you own any […]
#VSSOUNDS : FRANCIS HARRIS – MINUTES OF SLEEP
With Minutes of Sleep, Francis Harris has crafted a true masterpiece. Born from the heartbreaking death of his mother, Minutes Of Sleep is full […]
HAPPY MONDAY
Velvet Sea does not own any of these images, we pull them from various blogs and tumblrs for your enjoyment. If you own any of […]
MEET: BEN EVERDEN // DECENTCROP
Name: Ben Everden decentcrop.com http://decentcrop.tumblr.com Field: Social Media, and all things Digital How did you get into photography? It’s been a really long road. I […]
HAPPY MONDAY
Velvet Sea does not own any of these images, we pull them from various blogs and tumblrs for your enjoyment. If you own any […]
HAPPY MONDAY
Velvet Sea does not own any of these images, there are pulled from various blogs and tumblrs for your enjoyment. If you own any of […]
HAPPY MONDAY
Velvet Sea does not own any of these images, they are pulled from various blogs and tumblrs for your enjoyment. If you own any of […]
EXTERNAL WORLD (1.5)
From the genius lens and vision of Kai Neville comes Epokhe’s External World (1.5): “Join us for another pilgrimage into the raw & uninhabited landscapes […]
HAPPY MONDAY
Velvet Sea does not own any of these images, they are pulled from various blogs and tumblrs for your enjoyment. If you own any of […]
#VSSOUNDS : LUKE SEA – LOST IN ANGELES
We have a fresh mix of House and Techno from Luke Sea for the latest #VSSOUNDS. Recorded in Los Angeles, the mix is deep, hypnotic […]
HAPPY MONDAY
Velvet Sea does not own any of these images, they are pulled from various blogs and tumblrs for your enjoyment. If you own any of […]
HAPPY MONDAY
Velvet Sea does not own any of the above images, they were pulled from various blogs and tumblrs for your enjoyment. If you own […]
GOLDEN CITY, JAWS AND BANTING
Three clips, all worth your time, dig in… – The Golden City – – Matt Banting and The Next Three Years –
HAPPY MONDAY
Velvet Sea does not own any of these images, we pull them from various blogs and tumblr sites for your enjoyment. If you own […]
#VSSOUNDS : GALCHER LUSTWERK – 100% GALCHER
This weeks #VSSOUNDS comes from a relatively unknown artist by the name of Galcher Lustwerk. We gave this to you in the lead up to […]
HAPPY HUMP DAY
_ Velvet Sea does not own any of these images, they are pulled from variouse blogs and tumblrs to make you smile. If […]
MEET: BLAKE PETERS / PANDA SURFBOARDS
Name: Blake Peters Age: 28 Field: Surfboard Shaper Can you tell us a little about yourself? Background, where you’re from, etc Well I’ve lived on […]
GOON ISLAND – ON KARMA SEAS
Good buddies of Velvet Sea and all round artistic wonderboys, Brent Smith and Lee McConnell are holding their second GOON ISLAND art show titled, ‘On […]
HAPPY MONDAY
Velvet Sea does not own any of these images, we merely pull them from various blogs and tumblrs for your enjoyment. If you own any […]
#VSSOUNDS : KingtuneS
#VSSOUNDS this week comes from the bumping, gritty world of underground hip-hop artist, KingtuneS. In a world of pop focused, watered down, commercial hip-hop, KingtuneS […]
HAPPY MONDAY
Velvet Sea does not own any of these images. We pull them from various blogs and tumblrs for your enjoyment. If you own any and […]
HAPPY MONDAY
Velvet Sea does not own any of these images, we pulled them from various blogs and tumblrs for your enjoyment. If you own any of […]
HAPPY MONDAY
Velvet Sea does not own any of these images. We pulled them from various tumblrs and blogs for your enjoyment. If you own any of […]
#VSSOUNDS : DARKSIDE – DAFTSIDE
#VSSOUNDS this week comes from Darkside, an amazing group comprised of the un-faultable minimalist, Nicolas Jaar and guitarist Dave Harrington. As Darkside, they create smoky, […]
CAFFIENDS
Runamuk Visuals constantly, and consistently, pump out quality goods and this is no different. No bullshit, quality art and production from some absolute legends in […]
HAPPY MONDAY
Velvet Sea does not own any of these images, we pull them from various blogs and tumblrs for your enjoyment. If you own any of […]
#VSSOUNDS : TRINITY (live)
For #vssounds today, we bring you Australian Techno artist, Trinity. It’s a perfect mix of dub, house and techno and Trinity seamlessly moves through the […]
HIDDEN LIVES
Every time something by Mickey Smith drops, we drop everything and glue our eyeballs to the screen. This time it’s Hidden Lives with good friend […]
#VSSOUNDS : TRENTEMOLLER – LOST
You might have checked out the recent Copenhagen post from last week? A photo essay by Sam Page of his time spent in Copenhagen set […]
MEET: CHRIS SIRNEY
Name: Chris Sirney Instagram: @chrissirney Age: 30 Field: Photography (artist) Can you tell us a little bit about yourself? Where are you from and what […]
HAPPY MONDAY
Velvet Sea does not own any of these images, we pull them from various blogs and tumblrs for your enjoyment. If you own any of […]
HAPPY MONDAY
Velvet Sea does not own any of these images, we pull them from various blogs and tumblrs for your enjoyment. If you own any of […]
#VSFILMS | AM/PM: LA’ DIVISION episode 3
Here it is, the 3rd and final instalment of the La’ Division AM/PM.
HAPPY MONDAY
Velvet Sea does not own any of these images, we pull them from various blogs and tumblrs for your enjoyment. If you own any of […]
#VSFILMS | AM/PM: LA’ DIVISION episode 1
Today we give you a fresh AM/PM and our first on a crew of artists, LA’ Division.
HAPPY MONDAY
Velvet Sea does not own any of these images, we pull them from various blogs and tumblrs for your enjoyment. If you own any of […]
SMOKE and DIAMONDS
Summer time in LA might not conjure up images of perfect waves but you’d be surprised what you can find. The Pagan brothers have been […]
NTI SHEETO
To use their words, “Nti Sheeto (Knee-sheet-o) is a surf film illustrating the contrast between the psychedelic and magical natural wonders of Indonesia with the […]
HAPPY MONDAY
Velvet Sea does not own any of these images, they are pulled from various blogs and tumblrs. If you own any of the images, please […]
HAPPY MONDAY
We do not own these images, they are pulled from various blogs and tumblrs. If you own any of them and would like them removed […]
VS WEEKLY SOUNDS #6
This weeks #vsweeklysounds comes from Sydney DJ duo LUSH, made up of Velvet Sea’s Luke Cheadle and good mate, Shawn Irving. The pair have been […]
Matthew and Pamatatau
Dive into this fresh edit by Dane Singleton featuring Matt King and Pama Davies. Shot in two days and cut to the sounds of Iggy. […]
HAPPY MONDAY
We do not own any of these images, they are pulled from various blogs and tumblrs for your enjoyment. If you own any of these […]
MEET: TRAIT
Wollongong based artist, Trait Cross is somewhat of an enigma. Type “Trait Cross Art” into Google and, besides his Tumblr page, you won’t find much, […]
HAPPY MONDAY
Velvet Sea does not own any of these images, they are pulled from various tumblrs and blogs for your enjoyment. If you own any of […]
HAPPY MONDAY
Velvet Sea does not own any of these images, they are pulled from various tumblrs and blogs for your enjoyment. If you own any […]
VS WEEKLY SOUNDS #5
We missed a #vsweeklysounds last week, so this week we’ll have two. The first one, will be an album by a band called Swans, titled […]
HAPPY MONDAY
Velvet Sea does not own any of these images, they are pulled from various tumblrs and blogs for your enjoyment. If you own […]
HAPPY MONDAY
Velvet Sea does not own any of these images, they are pulled from various tumblrs and blogs for your enjoyment. If you […]
HAPPY MONDAY
Velvet Sea does not own any of these images, they are pulled from various tumblrs and blogs for your enjoyment. If you own any […]
V E L | V E T : THE PREMIERE
This Thursday the 13th, come and join us at The Steyne for the premiere of V E L | V E T, a film […]
VS WEEKLY SOUNDS #4
It’s a balmy Tuesday after a weekend of horrendous storms and this #vsweeklysounds couldn’t be more fitting. It’s a mix by Mike Parker for the […]
HAPPY MONDAY
Velvet Sea does not own any of these images, they are pulled from various tumblrs and blogs for your enjoyment. If you own any […]
VEL | VET _____ TRAILER
Velvet Sea has just put the finishing touches on a new feature film to be released in the coming weeks.
VS WEEKLY SOUNDS #3
Today being a Friday and all, we thought this one should be a proper party starter and, once again, we couldn’t look past our boys, […]
TWO FOR A THURSDAY
Simple, no fuss, self explanatory title. Here are two clips, worlds apart both in theme, style and place of birth. One is from Australia, shot […]
HAPPY MONDAY
We know, we know, we’ve been slack on the babes and epicness of late. Don’t fear, Happy Tuesday is here and we have a new […]
VS WEEKLY SOUNDS #2
This weeks #vsweeklysounds comes to your ears on a Friday and from our very good friends, Cut Snake. The infamous Aussie party starters have crafted […]
VS WEEKLY SOUNDS
Due to the fact that we listen to, download, buy and play so much music, we’ve decided to start a regular weekly post recommending some […]
AS THICK AS THIEVES | MIKE PAGAN
Beautifully shot skating in LA by Mike Pagan featuring Steven Swanson. VS
BESIDES, Pt. 4
As always, brilliant film making from Matt Kleiner featuring Josh Kerr, Asher Pacey and Adam Robertson. Excerpts and extras from his film, Way Of The […]
TOMBSTONERS
TOMBSTONERS by Toby Cregan featuring Matt King, with a cameo by Connor O’Leary. This is worth your time, so dig in and enjoy. VS
SATAN SURFS – OTIS CAREY
Otis Carey shredding Coffs Harbour. Shot and edited by Harry Triglone x4media.com.au Harrytriglone.tumblr.com
HAPPY MONDAY
Sorry for the tardiness. We don’t own these images, they are pulled from various, wonderful sites for your enjoyment and happiness. VS x
Matty King | On The Run
Matt King and Dane Singleton produce great things together. Here is another clip from just a couple surfs, couple different angles from the same wave.
Matt King – Summer Clouds
Be aware of this young kid, Matt King. He is from the south coast of NSW which for a professional surfer, can be a little […]
NOT SO TRADITIONAL: a mini exhibition by Dale Bigeni
On Monday February 4th, 6pm, Dale Bigeni, who won the grand final of Secret Walls, is having a mini exhibition down at Beach Burrito, Newtown. There […]
Pedro Barros
This guy tears, he’s fast and he ain’t afraid of any transition on a skateboard. Brazilian is his background and he’s stands a fairly short […]
Sincerely Suburbia
From our friends at What Youth. Features 2 cameos, you will know em, but won’t have seen them much from the What Youth clan. Enjoy! […]
JJ – Departure Delayed
John John just premiered his movie Done in Hawaii just a few weeks ago. This is what he has accumulated over the last month in […]
ODDS and ENDS
Odds and ends is the final film to come out of the Creative Destruction project. It’s “leftovers” but the quality of footage, not to mention […]
#ourkind
This is a short post on a short clip but one we feel needs to be watched, if only for the insanely large punt from […]
DCOY vs BRENT SMITH
The Glass Onion Society is an expresso bar and boutique on the Central Coast of NSW. It’s a creative hub in a once stagnant place. People […]
Dolphin Days NYC
RB at it again. Some of the best skater’s going at the mo, enjoy! Featured skaters: Josh Pall, Bjorn Johnston, Austyn Gillette, Walker Ryan,
THE WEATHER BEATEN BASTARDS
Runamuk Visuals never, ever, disappoint. Weather Beaten Bastards is their first short film and it’s an opus. I think we might have had as much […]
Happy Monday
We do not own these images. They are trawled from various, glorious, blogs, just for you. Enjoy and have a good week. VS
HAPPY MONDAY
We do not own any of these images, they are painstakingly trawled from the internet from various sources. VS x
BAD BAD NOT GOOD
The premier for this short was last night. People came, people watched and people drunk beer and spirits. It was radical. If you weren’t at […]
THREE DAYS: JORDY SMITH
Here is a piece on Jordy Smith and his preperation and thoughts surrounding events. After watching this, if Trestles is over 3 ft and he’s […]
VS MIX: STONED AND ALONE
We’ve been pretty quiet on the mix front lately. Well to tell you the truth, and you probably already know this, we’ve been quiet on […]
CHROMATIC
Riley Blakeway followed Chippa Wilson and Nathan Fletcher for 14 months and came up with this, somewhat, ‘mini movie’. 22 minutes long, jam packed with […]
SECRET WALLS
Velvet Sea contributor, Mambo artist and all round awesome guy, Luke Okay, is competing at the next Secret Walls against Ape7. It takes place in […]
ATLAS LIFESTYLE CO.
Atlas Lifestyle Co just launched their website. Quality leather products with a really generous price tag on it, we are feeling what these guys are […]
dolphin buoys & pretty girls
Elisa Routa is a Journalist and Photographer who works for French publication Desillusion Magazine, as well as other European mags such as Huck, Surf Session, […]
EPISODE 4 – KUSTOM AIRSTRIKE
Not much needs to be said about this. John is a freak. Watch and enjoy.
MEET: EPOKHE
We had a chat to Epokhe co-owner Mitch Coleborn about his new sunglass label. Velvet Sea (VS) – Who are the founders and how did […]
Kustom Airstrike – one & two
Here you have the Kustom Airstrike webisodes one & two. Stay tuned for the final two eps, it’s going to be looney!
TOME 4: this is alex
TOME 4: this is alex “a video portrait that pays tribute to Californian longboarder/musician Alex Knost”. Whether you like him or not, he’s been an […]
HAPPY MONDAY
_ HAPPY MONDAY _ We don’t own these images. We trawl the internet for goodness and share it with you. Enjoy (please contact for any […]
Bad Bad Not Good // Ryan Callinan
Ryan Callinan has had a rocky few years with injuries. Here is the teaser for his 12 min mini movie coming out very soon and it […]
HAPPY MONDAY
Velvet Sea does not own, or claim to own, these photos. We trawl the net for epicness to give you the best Monday possible. Enjoi
FRIDAY IS A TIME FOR LAUGHING AND DANCING
It’s Friday. Have a beer, a laugh, a dance, a surf, whatever. We don’t care what is, as long as it’s fun. Smile… VS x
This is Ozzie – Desillusion Magazine
‘Print with Blood’ by Desillusion Magazine. They have been on the road again devoting issues to amazing people. This is Tome 3 with Ozzie Wright.
#VSFILMS | A Sea of Possiblity – Nicholas Damen x Jack Lynch
This video was in our Happy Monday yesterday. Here is the full story and a few photo’s. Amazing job Nick and Jack. The Sea of […]
Team Average by Monster Children
Warning. This clip is an envious one to watch. Is there a better combination than mates, beer, camping, surfing and skating? If there is, please […]
Dion & Some Babes \ Electric Blue Heaven
Dion and Joe G are a good mix. Throw a wave pool with ramps, and some of Dubai’s sexiest sprouters and you have Electric Blue […]
Emily Ratajkowski
Emily Ratajkowski shot by Steve Shaw There not much to say about this. Just watch. She is the hottest girl in the world at the […]
The Shop Next Door // Do it right
The Shop Next Door in Manly do it right. Did you notice the three salty, surfboard loving folk on the cover of this months ASB […]
MEET: Paper Sea Quarterly
Paper Sea Quarterly is a new, Melbourne based, magazine celebrating the ocean and the people that live and breath for it. “Honest stories and critical […]
KIDULT
Kidult is “the problem child who paints in a righteous, primary and no-limit way with the use of an extinguisher.” He’s taking action against the current […]
HAPPY MONDAY
Instagram deleted our Instagram because of a couple of nipples. We will have another shortly. New website coming as well as surfing and girls. Exclusive […]
SALLY THE MOVIE
Nicholas Damen & Simon Treweek have been at it again. Sally The Movie is a new surf film and it features surfers: Craig Anderson Ryan […]
DSL + NIXON + TROUBLE + REYNOLDS
Desillusion magazine have really nailed it with their last two issues. Both have featured prominent, leaders of the game, as guest editors. First up it […]
WHALEBONES ZINE
Whalebones Mag. Check it out. Limited of 50 went to print but they just put it online. Handmade paper cover from recycled waste. Pages are […]
VS#4 – SAM ARCHER and JAMIE OSBORNE (UK)
So, who are you boys? Our names are Jamie Osborne and Sam Archer we are a dj duo from the south coast of England […]