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Events
Cruel World Unveils 2025 Lineup with Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, New Order, The Go-Go’s, and More
Words: FLOOD Staff
Photo: Megan Cullen
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Join LP Giobbi This Week on a New Episode of FLOOD FM’s “Hacked”
Words: FLOOD Staff
Photo : Wilson Lee
In Conversation
For Cocteau Twins’ Robin Guthrie, It’s All About the Journey
Words: Katherine Yeske Taylor
Photo: Jeanne Aimon
In Conversation
Doechii’s Alligator Bites Is as Loud as Her Bark
Words: A.D. Amorosi
Photo: John Jay
Neighborhoods
Watch Little Moon Perform in Provo, Utah for “Neighborhoods”
Words: FLOOD Staff
First Listen
Onsloow Are Looking for a New Start on Latest Single “Body Parts”
Words: Mike LeSuer
First Listen
Tangerine Break Free From the Narrative in Video for New Single “You’re Still the Only One”
Words: Mike LeSuer
Photo: Miró Justad
Events
Jessie Murph to Headline Free ACC Vote Early Concert in Austin
Words: FLOOD Staff
Track by Track
Skegss Take Us for a Ride Through Pacific Highway Music
Words: Mike LeSuer
Photo: Daniel Topete
Playlist
Karate’s Crash Course in Jazz
Words: Mischa Pearlman
Photo: Daniel Bergeron
MIKE Shares “Pieces of a Dream,” Reveals One of Said Pieces to Be a 71-Date Tour
Words: Will Schube
Photo: Ryosuke Tanzawa
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Playlist
Eli & Fur’s Dreamscapes Influences Playlist
Mk.gee Shares New Single (and Not-So-New Live Favorite) “ROCKMAN”
First Look
Nolan the Ninja and Fatboi Sharif Team Up for New Single “MUKBANG”
Backstage Camera Roll
Backstage Camera Roll: Geneva Jacuzzi at Lodge Room
First Listen
Foreign Air Seek Salvation in Video for New Single “Save Us”
Sorry are Decidedly *Not* Sorry for Returning with New Single “Waxwing”
Neighborhoods
Watch Little Moon Perform in Provo, Utah for “Neighborhoods”
Watch Strange Lot Play a Short, Psychedelic Set for “FLOOD Sessions”
Neighborhoods
Watch Jack Manley Perform in Kingston, New York for “Neighborhoods”
Neighborhoods
Watch The Dream Syndicate’s Steve Wynn Perform in Queens, NYC for “Neighborhoods”
Neighborhoods
Watch Bay Ledges Perform on a Bay Ledge in San Francisco for “Neighborhoods”
Watch Why Bonnie Play “I Took the Shot”—and Build a Delicious Caprese Salad—for “FLOOD Sessions”
Neighborhoods
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Watch Nada Surf Perform in (and Give a Tour of) Cambridge, UK for “Neighborhoods”
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In Conversation
For Cocteau Twins’ Robin Guthrie, It’s All About the Journey
The groundbreaking dream-pop trio’s co-founder reflects on his storied career leading up to his recent solo EP Atlas
Words: Katherine Yeske Taylor
Photo: Jeanne Aimon
In Conversation
Doechii’s Alligator Bites Is as Loud as Her Bark
The rapper-producer discusses her debut mixtape for Capitol and TDE as her tour in support of it kicks off this week.
Words: A.D. Amorosi
Photo: John Jay
In Conversation
The Blood Brothers on Returning to the Scene of Their Crimes 20 Years Later
Johnny Whitney and Jordan Blilie discuss their upcoming reunion tour, the quintet’s undeniable creative chemistry, and the evolving hardcore landscape.
Words: Natalie Marlin
Photo: Robin Laananen
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Photo by Michael Muller. Image design by Gene Bresler at Catch Light Digital. Cobver design by Jerome Curchod.
Phoebe Bridgers makeup: Jenna Nelson (using Smashbox Cosmetics)
Phoebe Bridgers hair: Lauren Palmer-Smith
MUNA hair/makeup: Caitlin Wronski
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The Los Angeles Issue
With 232 pages and an expanded 12″ by 12″ format, our biggest print issue yet celebrates the people, places, music, and art of our hometown, including cover features on David Lynch, Nipsey Hussle, Syd, and Phoebe Bridgers’ Saddest Factory Records, plus Brian Wilson, Cuco, Ty Segall, Lord Huron, Remi Wolf, The Doors, the art of RISK, Taz, Estevan Oriol, Kii Arens, and Edward Colver, and so much more.
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Tyler, The Creator Confirms Chromakopia Release Date
Words: Will Schube
Photo: Wilson Lee
First Listen
Joan as Police Woman and Kramer Pay Homage to Hal Willner with Reading of Poe’s “To One in Paradise”
Words: Mike LeSuer
First Listen
Venus Twins Are Spiraling Further Out of Control on New Single “Stitching”
Words: Mike LeSuer
Photo: courtesy of the band
Playlist
Boyscott’s Spellbound Influences Playlist
Words: Mike LeSuer
Photo: Mishi Mode
Hear Dehd Take on Pixies’ “Mr. Grieves” and Big Thief’s “Vampire Empire”
Words: Will Schube
Photo: Joshua Mellin
Benjamin Booker Details First New LP in Seven Years, Shares First Single
Words: Will Schube
Photo: Trenity Thomas
First Listen
OCS Revive Their Early Freak-Folk Cut “Golden Phones” for New Live LP
Words: Mike LeSuer
Photo: Andrew Mendez
First Listen
Stephen Becker Reframes His Perspective on Alena Spanger-Featuring New Single “Range”
Words: Mike LeSuer
Photo: Chris Weiss
Events
Kiki Kramer, Isabel Dumaa, and Meghan Chen Set to Headline LA Planned Parenthood Benefit
Words: FLOOD Staff
Photo: Bousso Diop
Mannequin Pussy / photo by Daniel Cavazos
Events
Portraits From Austin City Limits 2024: Mannequin Pussy, Royel Otis, and More
Words: FLOOD Staff
Photos: Daniel and Ryder Blue Cavazos
Panda Bear Returns with New LP Sinister Grift, Recruits Cindy Lee for First Single “Defense”
Words: Will Schube
Photo: Ian Witchell
Playlist
Paul White’s Peace in Chaos Influences Playlist
Words: Will Schube
Father John Misty Shares “She Cleans Up,” Announces North American Tour with Destroyer
Words: Will Schube
Photo: Ward & Kweskin
Reviews
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Bon Iver, SABLE,
The threadbare arrangements and starkly poetic sense of woe and wonder found on Justin Vernon’s new EP fit his back catalog like a wooly, moth-eaten sweater.
Jordana, Lively Premonition
Refitting the yacht rock and Laurel Canyon sounds of the ’70s and ’90s country for the modern bedroom-pop era, the songwriter’s willingness to experiment keeps her fourth LP interesting.
Porridge Radio, Clouds in the Sky They Will Always Be There for Me
Largely inspired by vocalist Dana Margolin’s dreams, the Brighton band’s fourth album is a darkly poetic reclaiming of self that softens their prior output’s jagged edges.
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