The Music Issue

The Music Issue of Whalebone Magazine—out now. A publication that believes music and the moments music provides has more power to do good and unite than 50 Cent can shake a stick at. Go shorty.


The Genealogy of Metal

The Genealogy of Metal

Before we start talking about the goblin costumes, the fake blood, the real blood, and the blast-beats, we’ve gotta go back to the beginning.
Whalebone Hot 100

Whalebone Hot 100

The Whalebone list of the 100 greatest albums ever made by actors and athletes. From D.A.M.E. Dolla (Damian Lillard) to Paris Hilton to The Hoff to Mr. T.
How Do The New Music Gatekeepers Find Songs?

How Do The New Music Gatekeepers Find Songs?

We talked to a few of the fine folks who find those songs and make the decisions on what music to include in so many of the things that provide the soundtracks for our daily lives.
A Field Guide To Music Fans

A Field Guide To Music Fans

How to tell your Deadheads from your Parrotheads.
Wayne White’s Window into the World of Musicians

Wayne White’s Window into the World of Musicians

A funny thing happened on the way to the Grand Ole Opry
Music Issue Launch Shindig Keeps it Weird

Music Issue Launch Shindig Keeps it Weird

Hold our beer.
One More Night in Brooklyn

One More Night in Brooklyn

A Guide to Your Last Night in Red Hook
Grateful Shred: A long strange snow and surf trip

Grateful Shred: A long strange snow and surf trip

Call it stoke that will steal your face.
The Unifying Theory of Classical Music & Skateboarding

The Unifying Theory of Classical Music & Skateboarding

A chance encounter between skateboarder Rodney Mullen and Portugal. The Man keyboardist Kyle O’Quin connects the dots between kickflips and crescendos.
Ed Templeton’s Hairdos of Defiance

Ed Templeton’s Hairdos of Defiance

The difference between sneering ’70s spikes and those on the heads of people who have adopted the punk posture since—going on 40 years now—is…
A Playlist that Stands the Test of Time

A Playlist that Stands the Test of Time

Frances is 8 years old. She lives in Portland, Oregon with her parents, John and Zoe.
Footloose with Donavon Frankenreiter and Sanuk

Footloose with Donavon Frankenreiter and Sanuk

FINDING FUN ON TOUR WITH DONAVON FRANKENREITER AND SANUK Photos by Adam Walker or a guy who seems to take things pretty slow, Donavon…