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We recently got together with a bunch of our favourite local Byron Bay bands and stuck 'em in the studio for some recording. Each band played an original and a Cramps cover and we collected all the songs and pressed them onto vinyl.  Check out the playlist below featuring music from artists: Israeli Chicks (@hot_local_israelichicks) Mini Skirt (@miniskirt666) Flying Machine (@flyingmachineaus) Mylee and the Milkshakes (@myleegrace) Dork Skid This exclusive, never to be sold record can be yours! For your chance to win a copy of the record for yourself and a friend, simply head to our instagram @thrillsco (here!) be following us, and tag your vinyl loving mate in the comments. We'll be sending the first 25 people (+ their mate) a one of a kind musically genius record.        

A couple weeks back Brook Power showed us around her hometown Pupukea on the North Shore of Oahu. We drove around spotting cool places Brook recalled from her childhood.On our way, we met animal friends along the palm tree lined fences, stopped in for a feed of shrimp at an abandoned house turned skate park and finished up across the street at an old mental asylum... Q. 3 words that sum you up?A. 99 percent angelQ. How did you get drawn into the fashion industry?A. I had to support my single mom n three younger siblings since I was 17 so I had to find a way to make a lot of cashola as a teen. I didn't really realise until later the extent of the artistic outlets in the industry.Q. What inspires you and your artwork?A. Hot babes, cool nature & crazy day dreams that I like to get lost in.Q. Last record you played?A. Ummmm lemme look, it's white fence and ty segull doin some duets lolQ. How would you describe your style?A. Sk8er boi cholita cowgirlQ. Tell us about growing up on the North Shore of Oahu?A. It was the best place to grow up back then, no yuppies, only country livin. I lived up Pupukea and I just explored in the jungle all day with my dog and picked flowers. I sold avocados from my trees on the side of the road. I had a horse out in Mokuleia and there were tons of cool abandoned houses from the 60s up in the mountains to ride to. We surfed the sandbars and dived the caves and swam in waterfalls. So damn glad I grew up before the total mind control of the internet. We were in our own magic world every day, livin in the present.Q. Ideal day at home includes?A. Baby Ozzie snuggles, coffee, living room yoga sesh to Spongebob, pet dogs, pull some weeds in the garden, collage in the studio, bake some cool choco chip cookies, n smooch my hot baby daddyQ. Tell us something about yourself not many people know?A. I listen to pop country in my lifted Ford Bronco, not even ashamed, my little sister and I are full on trashQ. Tell us what you dig about THRILLS...A. Stuff is such good quality and good fit, that's SO rare in a youthful brand these days. Seems like you guys connect to rad folks across the whooole globe. They know whats uppppSHOP BROOK'S PICKS

KEAWe all flew into Hilo one night and headed up to my family’s property on the Haumakua coast. We spent the next few days driving all over the island exploring and stopping to shoot at some of our favorite spots. We had a really good time, it’s sick to be able to work & collaborate with my best friends and a brand I really dig. Q. Last record you played? A. My bestie played me The Pleasure Principle, Gary Numan Q. How would you describe your style? A. Rogue? Haha my wardrobe is pretty all over the place as I thrift a lot of my clothes. I definitely go through fazes but I guess I’ve been dressing pretty androgynous lately.  Q. Your ideal day off in Hawaii includes? A. Honestly grinding good food, hiking through the jungle, reading a good book, ending the day at the beach for sunset & a spliff, going to sleep early  Q. Tell us something about yourself not many people know? A. My first name is Annie 🤓😎 Q. How did you meet Jenah and Mahina?  A. Jenah & I met in middle/high school & I met Mahina maybe 7 years ago through mutual friends.  Q. What do you like the most about shooting the girls? A. Jenah & I have been switching off shooting each other for more than a decade, and Mahina since I’ve met her as well, so it feels really natural at this point.  Q. Tell us about Hawaii, what inspired these photos.  A. I was inspired by its diverse climate zones, sweeping landscapes, and old plantation charm. Q. What types of music do you like to play when shooting? A. I can’t even begin to describe my music taste, but while shooting definitely stuff you can move to and whatever fits the vibe. I feel like we’re dancing around half the time while shooting.  Q. Tell us what you dig about THRILLS? A. Thrills’ vibe is raw but also classic. And the quality of everything is really fucking good. Their color tones and cuts are really flattering, I could honestly wear their stuff every day.  MAHINA Q. How did you start shooting with Kea and what drew you guys to become friends? A. Kea and I become best friends when I was 15. She was/is super cool with amazing style and I was/am obsessed with her. Taking photos was just something we liked doing and eventually became something were “good” at. A. What do you like most about shooting with Kea? Q. I love shooting with her because it feels natural and she knows what looks good so she guides me to get the best shot.  She keeps it fun and light.  A. How did you get drawn into the fashion industry? A. I don't really know if I would consider myself to be in the fashion industry but I love clothes because you can find dope shit at thrift stores for 5 dollars and express yourself in epic ways.  Q. What kinds of music do you like to listen to while you shoot? I like to listen to rap during shoots because it puts me in the zone of feeling like a bad ass and I stop worrying about what I look like and start feeling like A$AP Ferg.  Q. Tell us what you dig about THRILLS... A. The tomboy vibe.  I can wear Thrills comfortably every day because the natural tones and soft tees can be worn with anything and the swim is the perfect cut and fabric to leave you feeling sexy and stylish.  I guess you could say the neutral color tones is my favorite thing about thrills.

We chat with Jess Kohl one of our fav London based photographers while she hung out & snapped some THRILLS on her good friend and model Sydney Lima one cold morning at her home in the city 🖤 Q. 3 words that sum you up?A. Existential angst forever. Q. Last record you played?A. Pretty Big Mouth - Count FiveQ. How would you describe your style? A. A mix of 50’s Americana, Supreme and goth memorabilia.    Q. Stuff to do in London on a Sat night? A. Anything that doesn’t involve dancing - I like the hammam (Turkish baths) in Dalston.Q. Tell us something about yourself not many people know?A. I’m in the process of making a feature-length documentary about the traveler punk scene in the Philippines.    Q. How did you meet Sydney? A. We have lots of mutual friends, but I think we actually met after Sydney saw my ‘Friends of the Dead’ series - she’s into cemeteries as well and wanted one of my prints. Q. What do you like the most about shooting Sydney? A. It always feels like we're creating something together. We have similar aesthetics and we get each others’ references.  Q. Tell us about your place, what inspired these photos? A. I wanted to shoot a story that reflects the environment in London right now. It's freezing! I love cold colors, blues, and greens and my home is full of them.  Q. What types of music do you like to play when shooting somewhere such as your own home? A. I was playing my one playlist that I just keep adding to - some of my favorites are Suicide, Lee Hazelwood, Rowland S Howard, The Gun Club, Daniel Johnston, Count Five, The Seeds, Modern Lovers.  Q. Tell us what you dig about THRILLS? A. I really like the THRILLS aesthetic and feel it matches with my own - the old school biker style graphics, the use of skulls - and as an Australian brand, it appeals to me cos it makes me think of hot weather! 

We caught up with our resident mechanic, Yui to talk all things motorbikes, Byron Bay and of course, THRILLS. Find out what got Yui into the business, thoughts on Byron and all things business & pleasure.  

Meet Ella - The Office Flirt. Her dark shiny coat and riveting eye contact won us over in her interview... Ella likes to think of herself as 'One of the Boiz' and she will do just about ANYTHING for food.  Q. 3 words that sum you up? A. Crazy, Sexy, Cool Q. Role at THRILLS? A. Crumb Cleaner / Emotional Support Staff  Q. Describe your puurrfect weekend? A. A morning at the beach, afternoon at the river, then Netflix and chill Q. Tunes to Chew to? A. Snoop Dogg, Doggystyle  Q. Scratch my ****? A. Pups, cover your ears…nipplez Q.  You could share a kennel for one night with one person, dead or alive.. Who you choose?  A. Can I pick a cartoon?...Mr. Pickles Q. How would you describe your style? A. Eyes like Rihanna and appetite like Oprah Q. Tell us something about yourself not many people know? A. I only sniff butts to be polite   SCORE A FREE TOTE BAG WITH ALL ORDERS OVER $200

Our latest collection features the ever classic destroyed & detailed denim paired back with moody tones and vintage patterns to take you back to the summer of your youth. Each piece is curated with THRILLS unique vision in mind, carrying our love for vintage motorbikes as well as our hometown beach roots into each design.  We went one step further this season and created our largest denim range yet, from the highest quality denim in vintage inspired colourways. The latest collection has all the pieces to get you to paradise this summer, or at least, somewhere nearby. SHOP HERE

STAY THRILLED 👻 Can't remember what happened last Friday night? 💀 Here's a creepy recap from our Halloween Party sure to reign terror over more than just the minibus drivers 🎱 Find your stolen soul below...    

Meet Cass our Marketing Co-ordinator & in-house dog whisperer 🐶  Cass is often seen around THRILLS surrounded by small floof ☁️ balls that resemble a mix of Lassie x Ratfink... 💚🐭💚 She takes a mean polaroid and is also a member of NSYNC 👬 Read more about Cass & her Spring 17 staples below...   Q. 3 words that sum you up? SMALL AND AGRESSIVE   Q. Role at THRILLS? MARKETING CO-ORDINATOR / DOG WHISPERER   Q. Last record you played? GOLDCLASS - DRUM   Q. How would you describe your style? 90'S BOY BAND & SOMETHING PINK. MY FAVOURITE PICKS FROM SPRING ARE THE THELMA'S IN RECKLESS BLUE AND THE RED STRIPE TEE.    Q. Tell us something about yourself not many people know? I'VE NEVER MET A DOG THAT DIDN'T LOVE ME

Riding choppers through America & Mexico is something Cohen Arthur, Ben Keevil, Kane Rafton, Yui Nakama & Tim Caraco have wanted to do for years... So recently they made it happen. Documenting their trip along the way the boys encountered a mix of rugged landscapes, LA heat waves, sketchy hotels with just as sketchy characters, In 'n Out Burgers... Not to mention a few off-camera scenarios - such as being held up at gunpoint in Mexico for a red hot minute. Which Kane describes as being a 'Not so great vibe'. Ben also happens to take a not so great tumble and fucks himself up proper en route to Hollywood. Hands down the funniest and loosest trip the boys have ever done we invite you to watch their film below...     

Meet Carly - our Wholesale Coordinator. Carly hails from the land of hobbits, loves cats & still sucks her thumb. Read more about Carly and her Spring 17 picks below...   Q. 3 words that sum you up? A. UP FOR IT    Q. Role at THRILLS? A. WHOLESALE COORDINATOR     Q. Last record you played? A. MALCOLM McLAREN     Q. How would you describe your style? A. OLYMPIC LEVEL ATHLETE IN THE FIELD OF WARDROBE/OUTFIT CHANGES. I WAS BORN IN LEOPARD AND WILL DIE IN LEATHER.     Q. Tell us something about yourself not many people know? A. I STILL SUCK MY THUMB

Captain. He is the best. We love Captain. Sometimes he eats his own poo - no judgment though because that big sloppy face & 44-gallon drum-shaped body is the coolest most loveable thing since doughnuts. Q. 3 words that sum you up?A. LOVEABLE, SOCIAL, STUBBORN Q. Role at THRILLS? A. SOCIAL BUTTERFLY…   Q. Describe your puurrfect weekend? A. WALKING (VERY SLOWLY, SOMETIMES COMPLETING STOPPING) TO MY LOCAL CAFE FOR COFFEE AND PATS! Q. Tunes to Chew to? A. ‘HEY BULLDOG’  - THE BEATLES Q. Scratch my ****? A. BIG BOOTY Q.  You could share a kennel for one night with one person, dead or alive.. Who you choose?  A.  CESAR MILLAN, I THINK I COULD LEARN A FEW TRICKS OFF THAT GUY...Q. How would you describe your style? A. LESS IS MORE... I ONLY RUN A BANDANA ON SPECIAL OCCASIONS OTHERWISE IT'S MY BIRTHDAY SUIT ;) Q. Tell us something about yourself not many people know? A. I FART IN MY SLEEP

Meet Nat the newest addition to our THRILLS family. Nat is our web store developer, he also kills it at videography. Nat is mostly seen around the office in all black, feasting on his favorite fruit - bananas. Read more about Nat below... Q. 3 words that sum you up? Aun-ty Satan    Q. Role at Thrills? That’s classified information.    Q. Last record you played? Volume 4   Q. How would you describe your style? Black, worn, torn & probably dirty.   Q. Tell us something about yourself not many people know? I ate banana for the first time this year. 

Last week we got together with beauty Georgia Ansell and hung out with a ten dollar point and shoot at a deserted pool in an apartment block on the Gold Coast.Reminiscent of long Summer days jumping fences and taking advantage of vacant swimming pools our Bird of Paradise range is here to bring some unforgiving heat into your life. The pattern features across a range of items in both our Men's & Women's range and works best paired back with denim & vintage tees.  SHOP HERE