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Neighborhoods
Watch Morpho Play Two Songs in Chicago’s A. Montgomery Ward Park for “Neighborhoods”

Kristyn Chapman and her band perform “Blue Light” and “Half of Two” from their recently released Morpho Season EP in the city’s River North neighborhood.

January 21, 2025
EventsLive, In Photos
Live, in Photos: CSS at The Regent Theater

The band’s FLOOD-sponsored Los Angeles show was their last in the US for the foreseeable future.

January 20, 2025
Track by Track
Victoria Canal Walks Us Through Her Powerful New Album “Slowly, It Dawns”

Her 12-song debut album was written over a three-year period and recorded in London and Los Angeles.

January 17, 2025
Behind the Scenes of Molchat Doma’s New “Live at Panorama Hotel” Video Shoot

The Belarusian coldwave trio recently performed a brief set outside the hotel in Slovakia that’s featured on the cover of their breakout 2018 album Etazhi.

January 15, 2025
FLOOD FM
Join Mercury Rev This Week on a New Episode of FLOOD FM’s “Hacked”

We kick off the 2025 season with a radio takeover by the ever-adventurous neo-psych band, who spin songs by Tom Waits, A Tribe Called Quest, Dinosaur Jr., and more.

January 13, 2025
LA: Stay Strong, Stay Safe, Stay Informed

As fires continue to rage across Los Angeles County, we’ve compiled a list of resources for those at risk and those looking to help.

January 10, 2025
Neighborhoods
Watch Bathe Perform on a Stoop in Brooklyn for “Neighborhoods”

Devin Hobdy and Corey Smith-West perform “Avalon” from their recent Inside Voice(s): Side A EP.

January 07, 2025

Photos: Melt-Banana, Danielle Agnello, Josh Darr, Gerald Jenkins

Staff Picks
The Best Return Albums of 2024

10 releases that hid the decade-plus gaps in their creators’ resumes exceptionally well.

January 02, 2025
EventsLive, In Photos
Live, in Photos: The Best of 2024

50 of our favorite live shots from the year including Chappell Roan, Olivia Rodrigo, Charli XCX, The Last Dinner Party, IDLES, Lana Del Rey, Ethel Cain, St. Vincent, Childish Gambino, and more.

December 31, 2024
Staff Picks
The Best Double Albums of 2024

10 LPs that made a strong case for the extended format.

December 26, 2024
EventsLive, In Photos
Live, in Photos: Katie Gavin at Thalia Hall

MUNA’s lead singer wrapped up her What a Relief solo debut tour in her hometown of Chicago this week.

December 21, 2024
Art & CultureStaff Picks
The Best Music Books of 2024

10 titles that provided exclusive access to some of music’s greatest mysteries.

December 20, 2024
FLOOD FM
Tune in for FLOOD FM’s Third Annual “Cool Yule Xmas” Radio Special

The special programming of eclectic holiday tunes spanning indie, punk, soul, electronic, hip-hop, and beyond kicks off this Saturday, December 21, and runs through the rest of the year only on FLOOD FM.

December 19, 2024
Staff Picks
The Best TV of 2024

The 10 most invigorating series among a new era of prestige television.

December 19, 2024
Staff Picks
The Best Films of 2024

10 movies that offered new perspectives on familiar themes.

December 17, 2024
Neighborhoods
Watch SUSTO’s Johnny Delaware Perform in Athens, Georgia for “Neighborhoods”

The Americana group’s co-founder plays “Jungle Full of Ghosts” and “Running” from his third solo album, Para Llevar, which is out now via Normaltown and New West Records.

December 17, 2024

Smashing Pumpkins at KROQ Acoustic Chrristmas at Kia Forum in Los Angekes, CA / photo by Skylar Watkins

EventsLive, In Photos
Live, in Photos: KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas 2024 at Kia Forum

The Smashing Pumpkins, Franz Ferdinand, The Linda Lindas, Jimmy Eat World, and more from the annual LA event’s 33rd year.

December 16, 2024
FLOOD FM
Catch the FLOOD Staff on FLOOD FM All Week Counting Down Our Favorite Tracks of 2024

Fontaines D.C., Kacey Musgraves, Justice, The Last Dinner Party, and more top our individual ballots.

December 16, 2024
Backstage Camera Roll
On the Road with GIFT

The Brooklyn neo-psych rockers toured the UK, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands in support of their recent sophomore album Illuminator.

December 13, 2024
Staff Picks
The Best Songs of 2024

10 stunning collaborations and bold solo cuts that defined the year.

December 12, 2024
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