Celebrate our tenth anniversary with the biggest issue we’ve ever made. FLOOD 13 is deluxe, 252-page commemorative edition—a collectible, coffee-table-style volume in a 12″ x 12″ format—packed with dynamic graphic design, stunning photography and artwork, and dozens of amazing artists representing the past, present, and future of FLOOD’s editorial spectrum, while also looking back at key moments and events in our history. Inside, you’ll find in-depth cover stories on Gorillaz and Magdalena Bay, plus interviews with Mac DeMarco, Lord Huron, Wolf Alice, Norman Reedus, The Zombies, Nation of Language, Bootsy Collins, Fred Armisen, Jazz Is Dead, Automatic, Rocket, and many more.
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The sequel to the Britpop-era War Child comp couldn’t have arrived at a better time, with its guest-filled track list embodying the charity’s mission of healing in the midst of global violence.
Shabaka, Of the Earth
The spiritual jazz musician’s third solo album rejects the distant cosmos and murky recesses of history in favor of the strange melodies and wondrous rhythms of human existence.
Harry Styles, Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.
The sequel to the 2022 Album of the Year GRAMMY winner is another radical genre shape-shift for a pop star who refuses to settle for just another EDM album.
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Arctic Monkeys at Red Rocks in Morrison, CO. September 18, 2023. Photo by Skylar Watkins
EventsLive, In Photos
Live, in Photos: Arctic Monkeys and Fontaines D.C. at Red Rocks
The bands are in the midst of their North American arena tour.
September 20, 2023
Warpaint
Events
Portraits from Riot Fest 2023: Warpaint, Kim Gordon, Ani DiFranco, and More
PUP, The Dresden Dolls, Cults, Pinkshift, Olivia Jean, Jehnny Beth, White Reaper, Origami Angel, and more backstage from Chicago’s Douglass Park.
September 20, 2023
The Cure at Riot Fest in Chicago, IL. September 17, 2023. Photo by Kevin Allen
EventsLive, In Photos
Live, in Photos: Riot Fest 2023 with The Cure, Turnstile, 100 gecs, and More
Shots of Death Grips, Viagra Boys, The Breeders, Kim Gordon, and, yes, Insane Clown Posse from Douglass Park in Chicago.
September 19, 2023
Neighborhoods
Watch Mutual Benefit Play “Wasteland Companions” in LA’s Highland Park for “Neighborhoods”
Jordan Lee and friends perform a recent single from the NYC-based songwriter’s forthcoming album Growing at the Edges.
September 19, 2023
EventsLive, In Photos
Live, in Photos: Sea.Hear.Now 2023 with Foo Fighters, Weezer, The Breeders, and More
The Asbury Park, NJ festival co-founded by photographer Danny Clinch also featured Sunflower Bean, Sheryl Crow, Royal Blood, and more.
September 18, 2023
Join K.Flay All Week on a New Episode of FLOOD FM’s “Hacked”
The alt-pop songwriter’s latest album MONO arrived last week via Giant Music.
September 18, 2023
Perfect Day
Perfect Day in Montreal: Elisapie
The songwriter’s new collection of cover songs Inuktitut—named after the language she’s translated each song into—is out now via Bonsound.
September 15, 2023
EventsLive, In Photos
Live, in Photos: King Krule at Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater
The English singer/songwriter’s sold-out US tour hit Austin this week.
September 15, 2023
Neighborhoods
Watch Beharie Play Two Songs in Tøyenparken for “Neighborhoods: Oslo”
Indie-soul songwriter Christian Beharie plays “Do I Ever Cross Your Mind?” and “Heaven” for our special series shot around the city’s annual Øya Festival.
September 14, 2023
The Walkmen
Win a Pair of Tickets to The Walkmen’s October 4 Show at The Fonda
The third night of the indie-rock icons’ stint in LA will feature an opening set by Emile Mosseri.
September 14, 2023
Join Teenage Fanclub for a Special Episode of FLOOD FM’s “Hacked” This Sunday
The one-day-only “Flashback Sunday” episode arrives ahead of the jangle-pop group’s new LP Nothing Lasts Forever.
September 14, 2023
FLOOD Sessions
Watch Arny Margret Perform the Title Track From Her New “dinner alone” EP for “FLOOD Sessions”
The Icelandic songwriter’s latest release drops September 22 via One Little Independent.
September 13, 2023
photo by David Iskra
EventsLive, In Photos
Live, in Photos: Beck and Phoenix’s Summer Odyssey at Merriweather Post Pavilion
Weyes Blood and Sir Chloe also performed at the tour’s final stop at the historic venue in Maryland.
September 12, 2023
Neighborhoods
Watch Nisa Play “Sea Glass” in Brooklyn, New York for “Neighborhoods”
Nisa Lumaj performs her latest single outside of Tightrope Studios in Greenpoint.
September 12, 2023
Join Purple Disco Machine All Week for Another Special Portola Edition of FLOOD FM’s “Hacked”
The German house producer is taking over the airwaves ahead of his performance at the San Francisco music festival later this month.
September 11, 2023
Perfect Day
Perfect Day on the Isle of Wight: Coach Party
With KILLJOY out today, the UK group shows us around their hometown before hitting the road again in support of their new album.
September 08, 2023
Neighborhoods
Watch Malin Pettersen Perform Two Songs in Torshovdalen Park for “Neighborhoods: Oslo”
The indie-pop songwriter plays “Demo of a One Night Stand” and “Who I Am” for our special series shot around the city’s annual Øya Festival.
September 07, 2023
EventsLive, In Photos
Live, in Photos: Arctic Monkeys and Fontaines D.C. at TD Pavilion at The Mann in Philadelphia
Alex Turner and co. are in the midst of their first US tour in over five years.
September 06, 2023
Neighborhoods
Watch Elliott Fullam Play “End of Ways” Outside Waterloo Village, New Jersey for “Neighborhoods”
The songwriter and actor’s sophomore record End of Ways arrived last week via Kill Rock Stars.
September 05, 2023
Neighborhoods
Watch Darling West Play “Light Ahead” and “Oh Love” in Oslo for “Neighborhoods”
The cosmic folk group perform the first of many sets featured in our special series shot around the annual Øya Festival, which took place in early August.
August 31, 2023
