Melodica is an independent skate shop and magazine for the whole culture — the boards and bearings, the shoes and streetwear, the games you play when the rain won't quit. We curate the gear worth owning, write honest guides to help you choose it, and link you straight to Amazon US to buy.
We started Melodica the way most good skate shops start — a crew that never stopped skating and got tired of gear round-ups written by people who clearly don't. Everything here is filtered through decades on a board.
How we make money
Melodica is an Amazon Associate. When you buy through our links we may earn a small commission at no cost to you — that's what keeps the lights on and the magazine free. It never changes what we recommend or the order we rank things. If we wouldn't skate it, it isn't here.
A note on our photos
Product-card images are lifestyle and category photography, chosen to show the vibe of each category — they're not pictures of specific listings. Always tap through to Amazon to see the exact product, current price and reviews before buying.
Who's behind it
Melodica is edited by Dez Marlow and a small crew of lifelong skaters. Spotted an error or want to talk shop? Hit our contact page.