2025 arrived heavy. The year began with unthinkable loss as horrific fires swept through our city, while an unsettling new political regime was ushered in. Yet if there’s one thing this year reinforced, it’s how much there is to be grateful for.
Music was once again there to bring us together, provide escape, offer resistance, and release. Looking back through a year in live photos on FLOOD, we are reminded of so many incredible moments in music. From Doechii's victory lap at fests around the country, to My Chemical Romance's epic "Long Live The Black Parade" tour, to the return of Rilo Kiley and the breakout of Geese, our photographers were there to capture stunning images throughout it all.
Take a look at 50 of our favorite scenes of the year below, and don't miss our Best Photos of the Decade (2015-2025) feature (which also includes some additional highlights from 2025).
CSS (20th Anniversary Show)
The Regent
Los Angeles, CA
January 19, 2025
Photo by Skylar Watkins
Hayley Williams and Jenny Lewis
Hayley Williams and Jenny Lewis
G*ve a F*ck LA Fire Relief Benefit
Hollywood Palladium
Los Angeles, CA
February 5, 2025
Photo by Skylar Watkins
Lauren Mayberry
Union Transfer
Philadelphia, PA
February 17, 2025
Photo by David Iskra
Laurie Anderson
Tibet House Benefit 2025
Carnegie Hall
New York, NY
March 3, 2025
Photo by David Iskra
Gurriers
FLOODfest at SXSW
The Mohawk
Austin, TX
March 14, 2025
Photo by Kenn Box
A$AP Rocky
A$AP Rocky
Rolling Loud California
Hollywood Park Grounds
Los Angeles, CA
March 15, 2025
Photo by Wilson Lee
Hinds
EchoPlex
Los Angeles, CA
March 21, 2025
Photo by Skylar Watkins
Refused
Del Mar Fairgrounds
Del Mar, CA
March 29, 2025
Photo by Skylar Watkins
Yukimi
Irving Plaza
New York, NY
April 16, 2025
Photo by Kimberley Ross
DJO
Masonic Temple Theatre
Detroit, MI
April 28, 2025
Photo by Christian Sarkine
Sleigh Bells
The Fonda
Los Angeles, CA
May 8, 2025
Photo by Skylar Watkins
Lucy Dacus
The Greek Theatre
Los Angeles, CA
May 15, 2025
Photo by Skylar Watkins
Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds
Cruel World
Pasadena, CA
May 17, 2025
Photo by Kevin Allen
Garbage
Garbage
Cruel World
Pasadena, CA
May 17, 2025
Photo by Kevin Allen
Blondshell
The Fonda
Los Angeles, CA
May 30, 2025
Photo by Skylar Watkins
Militarie Gun
Governors Ball
New York, NY
June 8, 2025
Photo by Dutch Doscher
Raye
Raye
Governors Ball
New York, NY
June 8, 2025
Photo by Dutch Doscher
WISP
Bonnaroo
Manchester, TN
June 12, 2025
Photo by Christian Sarkine
Run the Jewels
Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber Tour
Crypto.com Arena
Los Angeles, CA
June 22, 2025
Photo by Skylar Watkins
The Weeknd
Sofi Stadium
Los Angeles, CA
June 25, 2025
Photo by Skylar Watkins
Fontaines D.C.
Finsbury Park
London, UK
July 5, 2025
Photo by Kimberley Ross
Jeff Tweedy and Remi Wolf
Newport Folk Festival
Newport, RI
July 27, 2025
Photo by Merissa Blitz
Geese
Newport Folk Festival
Newport, RI
July 27, 2025
Photo by Merissa Blitz
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Beacon Theatre
New York, NY
July 28, 2025
Photo by Skylar Watkins
Doechii / photo by Bella Peterson
Doechii
Lollapalooza
Chicago, IL
August 1, 2025
Photo by Bella Peterson
Olivia Rodrigo / photo by Christian Sarkine
Olivia Rodrigo
Lollapalooza
Chicago, IL
August 1, 2025
Photo by Christian Sarkine
Magdalena Bay at Lollapalooza 2025/ photo by Christian Sarkine
Magdalena Bay
Lollapalooza
Chicago, IL
August 3, 2025
Photo by Christian Sarkine
The Marias / photo by Christian Sarkine
The Marias
Lollapalooza
Chicago, IL
August 3, 2025
Photo by Christian Sarkine
2Hollis / photo by Christian Sarkine
2Hollis
Lollapalooza
Chicago, IL
August 3, 2025
Photo by Christian Sarkine
Doja Cat
Doja Cat
Outside Lands
San Francisco, CA
August 8, 2025
Photo by Wilson Lee
Wet Leg
Wet Leg
Øya Fest
Oslo, Norway
August 7, 2025
Photo by Kimberley Ross
Lola Young
Lola Young
Øya Fest
Oslo, Norway
August 7, 2025
Photo by Kimberley Ross
Queens of the Stone Age
Queens of the Stone Age
Øya Fest
Oslo, Norway
August 8, 2025
Photo by Kimberley Ross
Charli XCX
Charli XCX
Flow Festival
Chicago, IL
August 10, 2025
Photo by Joshua Mellin
Rilo Kiley
Rilo Kiley
Riot Fest
Chicago, IL
September 19, 2025
Photo by MoneyShot4All
IDLES
IDLES
Shaky Knees
Atlanta, GA
September 19, 2025
Photo by Skylar Watkins
My Chemical Romance
My Chemical Romance
Shaky Knees
Atlanta, GA
September 20, 2025
Photo by Skylar Watkins
Lambrini Girls
Lambrini Girls
Racket NYC
New York, NY
September 24, 2025
Photo by Kimberley Ross
Turnstile
Turnstile
Huntington Bank Pavillion
Chicago, IL
September 26, 2025
Photo by MoneyShot4All
Clairo
Clairo
All Things Go NYC
New York, NY
September 27, 2025
Photo by Kimberley Ross
David Byrne
Radio City Music Hall
New York, NY
September 30, 2025
Photo by Kimberley Ross
Lorde
Madison Square Garden
New York, NY
October 1, 2025
Photo by Kimberley Ross
Cage the Elephant
Cage the Elephant
Austin City Limits
Austin, TX
October 3, 2025
Photo by Daniel Cavazos
Japanese Breakfast
Austin City Limits
Austin, TX
October 11, 2025
Photo by Daniel Cavazos
Deftones
Deftones
Dia De Los Deftones
San Diego, CA
November 1, 2025
Photo by Skylar Watkins
PinkPantheress
The Wiltern
Los Angeles, CA
November 9, 2025
Photo by Skylar Watkins
Aurora
Aurora
Corona Capital
Mexico City, Mexico
November 21, 2025
Photo by Annie Lesser
Chappell Roan
Corona Capital
Mexico City, Mexico
November 21, 2025
Photo by Annie Lesser
kali Uchis
Kali Uchis
Camp Flog Gnaw
Los Angeles, CA
November 22, 2025
Photo by Wilson Lee
Wolf Alice
3Arena
Dublin, Ireland
December 10, 2025
Photo by Kimberley Ross
