Listen up, you beautiful degenerates, because today we're diving into the sweaty, raw underbelly of music. We're talking about The Picturebooks, a band with their roots so deeply entangled in skateboarding that they probably bleed grip tape and asphalt. Fynn Grabke and Philipp Mirtschink are the dynamic duo ready to slap your eardrums with some of the grittiest Rock 'n' Roll you'll ever hear. Mirtschink, man, he's not just a drummer—he's a goddamn force of nature. His beats don't just come from the roots of Rock 'n' Roll; no, they’re born from the primal rhythms of ancient slaves, echoing through time to pound your soul into submission. When their music hits, it's like a heartbeat coursing through every...
Another year, another Go Skateboarding Day, and the same wild ritual unfolds. The diehards shout, "We skate every damn day!" But let's get one thing straight—we're not in sunny California. Here in Tallinn, a blazing hot evening is a rare blessing, that need a celebration of its own. This year, our hero Johannes Teder, the fearless Nightwood team rider, rallied his crew for an all-out assault on the streets. Joined by the relentless Kristo, the unflinching Rasmus, the towering Michael, and the ever-energetic Kevin, they carved their names into the urban canvas. The evening kicked off in Kalarand, a gritty playground by the sea, before the madness moved to the legendary Skoone Bastion. Here’s a photo recap of the chaos...
Behold, comrades! Feast your eyes upon the latest marvel from the depths of the Nightwood universe: the Meelis Erm model! After months of relentless pursuit, chasing the dragon of speed through the gritty streets, and carving up Krulli park with wild abandon, Meelis stood deserving of a grand tribute come springtime. And what better homage than the 4th installment under the Nightwood banner dedicated to the man himself! Our local artist extraordinaire, Maik Grüner, approached the task with the intensity of a mad scientist, birthing a masterpiece fit for the annals of legend. And let's not forget the sorcery of our Polish brethren at Locals Skateboards MFG, who waved their wands to craft this beast into reality. Now, brace yourselves...
In this time of the year when most folks are such deficient in vitamin D to the point they can't summon the energy to crack open their vitamin jars, there are those who defy the relentless ticking of the clock. Fearless of Krulli's bone-chilling temperatures, the polar condition warriors persist, throwing down their moves in the park. One emerges as a frontliner of the masses! Johannes Tedre, at a mere 15 years old, hungers for action, and he spills it out on four wheels! His skating is downright sick, and his persistence always cashes in – he never wraps up a session without unleashing some gravity-defying stunts!! With five years of skating under his belt, he's been a keen observer...
Meelis Erm, frontside air at Krulli, photo by Nicolas Bouvy. One man’s vision: skate and create. Enter Nightwood's savage project—whipping up decks from home sweet home. Yeah, deck crafting in Estonia! The standard Nightwood decks? Pressed together by the mystical hands of Local’s Poland finest. We're sticking with them for all the classic popsicles and old-school shapes. But here's the kicker: Nico’s fixated on those elusive 10 to 11-inch wide decks. Talk about a quest! The spark came from a German pal, Dietsches, who passed him this holy grail 10 wide OMSA pool service deck ages back. Social media flooded his brain with ideas too. The Gabba Gabba 11'wide plank ready to ride. Winter 2022, UK’s Gabba Gabba Skates—their skate...
