Could watch Mikey February surf all day TBH.

Taking a broader approach to surf films and allowing the audience to get familiar with culture, art, sounds of a surfer’s life, which in turn allows us to get a greater understanding of the subject, is the whole philosophy behind Vans latest venture Sonic Souvenirs. Directed by Kai Neville, the first ep features South African surfer Mikey February, following him on a spiritual journey up and down the East and West Coasts of his homeland.

Set to original music by South African musician Madala Kunene and friends, Mikey recounts how music became a driving force for him at a young age. He also addresses the joys and pressures of growing up so close to South Africa’s East Cape, one of surfing’s most renowned destinations, and how this has shaped his perspective and approach.

“Our main goal was to be as inclusive as possible, trying to capture the pure sound and vision from what we experienced on the trips, and that’s exactly what the film gives you when you watch it. Music, culture, people, surfboards, and waves— it is the sum of all these things that make a trip unique and special.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09SZDLejuZA

The first episode of Sonic Souvenirs premieres globally on April 13 on Vans’ YouTube channel. Stay tuned for more information at Vans.com/Surf.