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Highs and lows in Morocco. Photos and words by Dan Crockett.

When his career as a pro surfer was ended by cancer, Richie Lovett forged a new career in the manufacturing industry. Now he's singing the praises of machine-shaping technology. Words: Chris Preston Photos: Jamie Bott

Rebel wave riders on a mission to enlighten the Western world to the true culture of the Middle East, blakkbox redefine the notion of surfers as beach bums who only care about the next wave. Photos: Cole Estrada & Anthony Allen

One of the great things about surfing in this current era is the wide acceptance of different board designs. Over the last 10 years, it has become acceptable to pretty much ride anything from surfmat to singlefin, fish to longboard. Words: Chris Preston Photo (2): Dan Crockett

Co-founder of the original Aussie counter-culture surf bible, Tracks, and director of 'Morning of the Earth', Alby Falzon lives up to his reputation as the spiritual father of the alternative surf lifestyle. Words: Jair Bortoleto Photos: Courtesy of Alby Falzon

In Florianopolis - Brazil's surf capital - during prime swell season, an incomplete line-up gets Clare Howdle thinking... (Photos 2, 3, 4&8: André Côrtes; photos 1&7: Zander Grinfeld, www.venncreative.co.uk)

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New playlist online now

January 12, 2010 | Words By: Rich

playlistA brand spanking new Drift playlist is now available, featuring the talents of the folk at Friend of Mine

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NEW Drift playlist launches

December 07, 2009 | Words By: Angela

pilgrimmanWork getting under your skin? Why not suck your employer’s bandwidth dry with the Drift playlist? The hours will fly by and it’ll soon be five o’clock.

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Old skool recycled ear tonic

September 13, 2009 | Words By: Rich

rw-hedges-openerIf you’ve had the pleasure of hearing RW Hedges then you’ll know exactly where I’m coming from, and kinda where he is! (Photos: Cheryl Davies)

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Garden Party

August 03, 2009 | Words By: Clare

porteliotopenerIt might not be surfing, but we like it. From  wild swimming and performance poetry to ukuleles, Clare Howdle goes in search of Cornwall’s cultural side at the Port Eliot Festival 2009.

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Cultural Ebb

July 22, 2009 | Words By: Clare

camping-at-port-eliot-fest1Hailed as this year’s hippest festival, Port Eliot is just around the corner and I’m heading to the stately home to see just how a weekend of books, comedy, music and eccentricity fits into Cornwall’s cultural landscape.

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Dancing with Mother Nature

July 04, 2009 | Words By: Rhiannon

xavier rudd by james lookerAustralian Xavier Rudd is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who has a strong connection with environmentalism and the rights of Aborigines. His inspiration comes as much from the ocean as the land.

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July 04, 2009 | Words By: Rhiannon

mike einzigerIncubus front man Mike Einziger has recently collaborated with Hollywood’s hottest film score composer Danny Elfman on an unusual new project.

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Facing the music

July 02, 2009 | Words By: Rhiannon

ben harper by scott soensMusic is Ben Harper’s passion but he’s also an avid surfer, with a great belief in the creative power of the ocean. Drift asked the man who counts the Malloy brothers, Eddie Vedder and Jack Johnson among his friends whether surfers make a good audience…

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