After 55 issues , Solo Skateboard Magazine is saying goodbye to the German and international skateboard scene. But the end of Solo also means a new beginning, as Bubble Skateboard Magazine is following in its footsteps. This development marks a significant change in the skateboard media landscape.
The Solo Skateboard Magazine – A Review
Solo was founded in 2015 by former editors of Monster Skateboard Magazine and quickly developed into a central medium for European skateboarding culture. With its focus on artistic photography, in-depth interviews and reports on skateboarding events worldwide, Solo set standards for visually appealing and content-rich reporting.
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But with the 55th edition, this era comes to an end. The reasons for this are the challenges that many print media are facing today: increasing digitization and the decline in print subscriptions make it difficult to remain profitable in this area.
Bubble Skateboard Magazine – The Successor
Bubble Skateboard Magazine will continue the legacy of Solo, but with a new approach. The team behind Bubble is largely made up of former Solo employees, which indicates continuity in quality and style. At the same time, however, Bubble will set new accents and increasingly adapt to the changing needs of the skateboarding community.
Bubble is expected to focus more on digital formats to provide the skateboard scene with more contemporary and interactive content, while still focusing on the core of skateboard culture: street skating, creative photography and deep insights into the scene.
What does this mean for the skateboarding scene?
The transition from Solo to Bubble reflects the development of skateboarding from an underground movement to a global phenomenon. The skateboard scene in Germany and worldwide is undergoing a transformation, and Bubble Skateboard Magazine will play an important role in documenting and shaping this change.
Conclusion
With the end of Solo magazine and the launch of Bubble, a new era in skateboarding coverage begins. While many fans are saddened by the end of Solo, Bubble offers the chance for new and innovative content. This is an exciting time for the skateboarding community to see how skateboarding media continues to evolve and what new trends and stories come into focus.
