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.
Various artists, Passages: Artists in Solidarity with Immigrants, Refugees, and Asylum Seekers
These unheard tracks from Dirty Projectors, Daniel Lopatin, and more are hushed and raw, all crafted with the idea of evoking a sense of home to highlight those whose own are at risk.
HEALTH, Conflict DLC
The noise-rockers’ sixth LP is a full-on rush of nihilistic energy, a shattered disco ball serving as the perfect encapsulation of a world decimated by capitalistic greed at the expense of humanity.
Fucked Up, Year of the Goat
Made up of two nearly half-hour tracks, the hardcore experimentalists’ latest is artistically commendable and consistently intriguing, even if it tends to test the listener’s patience.
FLOOD Staff
Joshua Epstein of JR JR performs “Hit Man” and “Vast Sea” in his backyard with backing vocals from his dog Potato.
Dave Grohl joined the band at the Austin venue on the Pixies classic “Gigantic.”
The record producer and mixer behind iconic albums by Beck, Depeche Mode, and more shares a playlist of what he’s been spinning lately.
Presented by FLOOD, the event on November 10 will also feature an opening set from Rose Avenue.
With his new single “Nature Mother” out now, Pete Lawrie Winfield takes us through the early mornings and picturesque sunsets of his ideal day in his home of nearly a decade.
Emma Jansson and Viktor Spasov perform a track from their recent EP Granny Music and an unreleased song on a friend’s balcony in the Swedish capital city.
Our most recent digital cover stars continue to celebrate one year of Blue Rev by sharing some of their favorite tunes.
Shots of Maggie Rogers, The Mars Volta, Rina Sawayama, The Walkmen, Shania Twain, and plenty more from the Texas capital’s Zilker Park.
Security guards handed out tissues during their emotional, whirlwind performance.
The dance and electronic music festival returned to San Francisco with Jai Paul, Jockstrap, Thundercat, Little Simz, Underworld, and many more.
Lana Del Rey
The two-day festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion also featured Ethel Cain, Alvvays, MUNA, Alex G, Samia, Carly Rae Jepsen, and more.
Backstage portraits and live pics with Underworld, LP Giobbi, Basement Jaxx, HAAi, and more from Waterfront Park in San Diego
The Americana-inspired duo performs “Gas Station Light” and “Oh, Lord!” for our special series shot around the city’s annual Øya Festival.
Janelle Monáe at Radio City Music Hall in New York, NY. September 26, 2023. Photo by David Iskra
Monáe kicked off her Age of Pleasure tour at the iconic NY venue this week.
Mitski at The Town Hall in New York, NY. September 26, 2023. Photo by Skylar Watkins
She performed her new album The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We in full at the intimate venue in Midtown Manhattan.
Nanna Øland Fabricius gives an acoustic performance of the romantic tune from her new LP Loop Soup on the day before her wedding.
Leading up to the fest this weekend, the event’s creator spins The Chemical Brothers, SBTRKT, Jai Paul, and more.
The post-punk group performs “The Third Part of the Night” and “Persona” for our special series shot around the city’s annual Øya Festival.
Arctic Monkeys at Red Rocks in Morrison, CO. September 18, 2023. Photo by Skylar Watkins
The bands are in the midst of their North American arena tour.
Warpaint
PUP, The Dresden Dolls, Cults, Pinkshift, Olivia Jean, Jehnny Beth, White Reaper, Origami Angel, and more backstage from Chicago’s Douglass Park.
