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.




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
The Los Angeles Issue

Kayleigh Goldsworthy, Learning to Be Happy
The Philly-based songwriter’s latest solo release is a deeply personal, revealing, and vulnerable collection of songs that sounds like hearts breaking for eternity.

The Clash, Combat Rock / The People’s Hall [Special Edition]
This essential reissue ties together most of what the group recorded in studio and demo sessions after the “Radio Clash” 12-inch—plus their collaboration with late toaster Ranking Roger on a separate EP.

SPICE, Viv
Far from embracing the abrasive nature of the punk and hardcore scenes its members come from, the 10 songs on this sophomore LP lean heavily into what could almost be described as pop.
FLOOD Staff

The pioneering alt-rockers recently played an intimate set at the 230-cap venue.

The Canadian songwriter’s latest album Cerulean arrives June 3.

Jamie xx / photo by Joshua Mellin
Tickets are on sale now for the September 30 event sponsored by FLOOD.

The late-night performance arrives ahead of TSUNG’s new album Empire Postcards, out this Friday.

Ahead of the release of her new album rising this Friday, Maia will be taking over FLOOD FM this week with hand-picked songs and stories.

This week’s “Fave 15” podcast also includes Kathleen Hanna, Danger Mouse & Black Thought, and mxmtoon.

The Canadian folk songwriter plays through “All Dressed Up,” “Waterfall,” and “I Can’t Believe” in her backyard.

The solo pipe organ performance arrives ahead of the songwriter’s forthcoming record ALTAR.

The former Walkmen member performs the track from his latest solo venture The Bear outside his schoolhouse studio.

Pre-Coachella weekend 1 playing it cool
The LA-based four-piece takes us behind the scenes of their weekend festival experience.

The North Charleston festival curated by Shovels & Rope also featured Sharon Van Etten, Modest Mouse, Mavis Staples, Adia Victoria, and Black Pumas.

Both “Pink Sky” and “Broken Families” appear on the actress/songwriter’s forthcoming LP Lady for Sale.

Artists pose during weekend two of the Indio music fest.

The Dublin-based five-piece played a memorable set alongside Just Mustard this weekend before vocalist Grian Chatten’s laryngitis diagnosis.

The experimental songwriter performs the track from his new album d E A T h ~ b U g in his backyard.

Brockhampton, Phoebe Bridgers, Wallows, Caroline Polachek, Denzel Curry, and many more highlights from weekend one in Indio.

The co-founder of the British synthpop duo will be taking over FLOOD FM this week with hand-picked songs and stories.

The inaugural Coachella kick-off event also featured sets from Jahi Sundance and DJ Chocolatebarbangs

Most of the festival’s sets will be broadcast for free on YouTube beginning tonight.

The dream-pop duo perform a track from their recently unveiled second album Take Your Time.

Shots from their sets at Jawbreaker’s Dear You 25th anniversary show.

Kaplan’s Shooter Jennings–produced album Floating on a Dream arrives May 20 via Fantasy Records.

Shots from the punk trio’s Los Angeles stop on their Dear You anniversary tour.

Our month-long digital concert series with Fender aims to raise awareness for the California ballot measure for arts and music education.

Our month-long digital concert series with Fender aims to raise awareness for the California ballot measure for arts and music education.

The Australian songwriter gives an acoustic performance of the track from her debut record.

Our month-long digital concert series with Fender aims to raise awareness for the California ballot measure for arts and music education.

Plus Girlpool, Self Esteem, Horsegirl, Haru Nemuri, Kristin Hersh, and more from the two-day fest at Austin’s Mohawk.

The Australian songwriter performs the track from her debut album Storm Queen in the suburb of Thornbury.

Wet Leg
The FLOOD-sponsored event at the Mohawk also featured Danielle Ponder, Joesef, Ritt Momney, Neal Francis, and others.

Our month-long digital concert series with Fender aims to raise awareness for the California ballot measure for arts and music education.

Girlpool, bbymutha, Petey, Horsegirl, a surprise rap performance from Hannibal Buress, and more photos from two days at the Mohawk

Shots of MUNA, Sloppy Jane, Charlie Hickey, and Claud, as well as emcees Phoebe Bridgers and Caleb Hearon, from yesterday’s showcase presented by FLOOD.

Our month-long digital concert series with Fender aims to raise awareness for the California ballot measure for arts and music education.

Ahead of his new LP Dungeon Master and an accompanying Canadian tour, the songwriter performs a track from his debut record.

bbymutha also joins the lineup, plus daily set times revealed.

Photo by Lila Neugebauer
Devine debuts a new track from his forthcoming LP Nothing’s Real, So Nothing’s Wrong at an apt location in NYC.

Photo by Michael Muller
The event will include performances from MUNA, Claud, Sloppy Jane, and Charlie Hickey, plus special guest appearances from Bridgers and Caleb Hearon.

Joesef, Dro Kenji, Los Retros, Ritt Momney, Neal Francis, Luna Li, Sarah Kinsley, Ber, and Danielle Ponder will also perform at the March 18 showcase.

Our month-long digital concert series with Fender aims to raise awareness for the California ballot measure for arts and music education.

Our month-long digital concert series with Fender aims to raise awareness for the California ballot measure for arts and music education.

Self Esteem, bbymutha, mehro, Horsegirl, Kristin Hersh, Cuffed Up, Geese, and more will also perform at the March 16 & 17 event.

After a full-band performance of “Astro Pup,” vocalist Ryan Anderson goes solo on a rendition of “Retail Lord.”

Fender and FLOOD present a month-long digital concert series to raise awareness for the California ballot measure for arts and music education.

Shots from Tyler’s Chicago stop on his Call Me If You Get Lost tour.

The 2018 Eurovision winner performs two recent singles over a meal at Dr. Shakshuka.

Ahead of his spring tour, Sven Gamsky will be sharing stories and guest DJing in the new episode airing all week.

Vocalist/guitarist Adam Olenius gives an acoustic performance of the track ahead of the release of the Swedish band’s new record House this Friday.

Our biggest issue yet celebrates our hometown with Brian Wilson, Lord Huron, Remi Wolf, Cuco, BANKS, Local Natives, The Doors, the art of RISK, Taz, Estevan Oriol, and Kii Arens, and much more.

The soulful rockers perform the track in Logan Square ahead of the release of their new EP “If You’re Ever Lost” this Friday.

The Aussie punks’ Anna Ryan performs an acoustic version of the track in Oakley Hill.

The experimental R&B artist’s debut single was recently released through Local Natives’ Nik Ewing’s label Chewing Inc.

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The Nigerian-born songwriter plays two tracks from her debut EP “The Arrival.”

This week’s “Fave 15” podcast also includes Let’s Eat Grandma, Guerilla Toss, Aldous Harding, Spoon, Midlake, and Lucius.

The North Carolina–born R&B artist strips the song down to vocals and guitar in his new home of LA.

Daniel Fox braves the elements to perform the track in his hometown.

Our picks for the 10 most captivating movies of the year.

Wet Leg, Noga Erez, Arlo Parks, Little Simz, and more top the charts closing out our online radio station’s inaugural year.

10 series that made us beg friends and family for their login info.

The blues artist sings “Souled Out on You” and “All My Hope” from his recent album “Sharecropper’s Son.”

10 tracks that made the year feel a little brighter.

25 records that helped us reorient ourselves to the outside world.

The Miami showcase also featured DJ sets from Keen One and the Desperate ApeWives collective.

Jade Jackson and Aubrie Sellers sing “The Devil Is an Angel” and “The World Is Black” from their recent collaborative album “Breaking Point.”

The LA-based songwriter gives an acoustic performance of the single to a rapt audience.

The band braves the heat to perform the closer to their recent EP “Is It Time to Eat the Rich Yet?”

With her new album “Valentine” out now, Lindsey Jordan will be sharing stories and guest DJing in the new episode airing all week.

This week’s “Fave 15” podcast also includes Day Wave, Rosalía feat. The Weeknd, Lo Moon, Courtney Barnett, Fana Hues, and VHS Collection.

Both tracks appeared on the songwriter’s recently released debut EP “A World Gone By.”

Maceo Vidal-Haymes plays an acoustic version of the track as the slow-zooming camera reveals his surroundings.

Burgess will be playing his favorite records from the early-’90s while reminiscing on the early Madchester days this Sunday.

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FLOOD FM will be running interviews recorded on the Golden Gate Park festival grounds from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. PST.

Halloween was in full swing this past weekend with Tame Impala, Vampire Weekend, Lizzo, Kehlani, Caroline Polachek, and more taking the stage at Golden Gate Park.

Kayla Graninger performs the track from her recently released debut LP “No Pain for Us Here” in her friends’ backyard.

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Japanese Breakfast, Thundercat, The Hives, black midi, and more from Halloween weekend in Austin.

This week’s “Fave 15” podcast also includes Ultra Q, Spoon, Snail Mail, Ross From Friends, Ruthven, and Deadmau5 feat. Foster the People.

The LA-based songwriter performs the recent single from his “Alchemy/Dark Corners” series.

Both tracks will appear on their debut LP “XVI,” out November 12 via Thurston Moore’s Daydream Library Series.

This week’s “Fave 15” podcast also includes Hannah Jadagu, Shamir, Smile x Robyn, Black Country, New Road, and Geographer.

The former Wild Beasts vocalist performs a track from his new solo LP at Low Sizergh Farm in the U.K.’s Lake District.

The New York–based songwriter performs the track from his new LP “WANDERKID” in Killington, Vermont.

This week’s “Fave 15” podcast also includes Tank and The Bangas with Big Freedia, Hand Habits, Big Thief, and White Lies.

The songwriter brings two songs to ancestral grounds outside of Bushman’s Cave.

Megan Thee Stallion, Phoebe Bridgers, Tyler, the Creator, girl in red, and more took the stage this past weekend.

This week’s “Fave 15” podcast also includes IDLES, Wallows, MUNYA, and Spill Tab.

Grey plays her recent MNDR-produced single in the LA neighborhood.

Behind-the-scenes shots of some of our favorite up-and-coming artists from this past weekend’s Dover-set fest.

The Vermont collective’s major-label debut “Wherever You’re Going I Hope It’s Great” arrives Friday along with their appearance at Governors Ball.

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When photographer Timothy Hiatt wasn’t busy traipsing across the Douglass Park festival grounds shooting live performances at Riot Fest, he…

Shots of The Flaming Lips, Run the Jewels, Morrissey, Smashing Pumpkins, Slipknot, Vic Mensa, and more from Chicago this past weekend.

Rose performs the track from her recent LP “Headwaters” on the roof of Citizen Vinyl.

The second live edition of Porter Robinson’s Oakland-set fest included sets by Toro y Moi, Madeon, and Jai Wolf.

Shots of St. Vincent, Tame Impala, Green Day, HAIM, Brittany Howard, and more from the annual music and art festival in Las Vegas.

Photo by Shawn Brackbill
This week’s “Fave 15” podcast also includes Metronomy feat. Biig Piig, Charlotte Cornfield, Kaina, and Magdalena Bay.

The Tokyo-based songwriter plays through the track from his recent debut LP in the seaside city.

Shots of Phoebe Bridgers, Big Thief, Erykah Badu, Animal Collective, and more from this past weekend’s event in Chicago’s Union Park.

Photo by Eric Voake
This week’s “Fave 15” podcast also includes Lana Del Rey, MUNA with Phoebe Bridgers, Sports, Big Thief, and Guided by Voices.

The Brazilian artist performs a live version of his recent take on the track in front of a dramatic natural backdrop.

The songwriter performs an acoustic version of the single in New York’s Lower East Side.