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

Bob Mould, Here We Go Crazy
Explicitly pitched as a response to the unrest of early 2025, the former Hüsker Dü leader’s first album in five years continues to confidently summon instant-earworm hooks and visceral thrills.

Vundabar, Surgery and Pleasure
The infectious Boston trio’s sixth album adds some complexity to their signature jangle with darker, rougher textures, though its lyrics don’t always live up to the music’s maturity level.

Alabaster DePlume, A Blade Because a Blade Is Whole
Informed by the dualities of harm and healing, the English saxophonist and poet weaves a tapestry of sounds—spiritual jazz, folk, classical, and beyond—into a potent missive of grace.
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.