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, Red Xerox: Chicago Youth Beat 2020-2025
Spotlighting the diversity of Chicago’s underground scene, this comp is as much a symposium for genre-defying trailblazers as it is a no-skips playlists capturing the city’s budding youth-beat movement.
Cut Worms, Transmitter
Produced by Jeff Tweedy, Max Clarke’s fourth album tampers down the luster of past records, grounding aspects of the indie-folk songwriter’s music that once seemed impossibly pristine.
Kim Gordon, Play Me
Fully embracing the trashy SoundCloud-era internet aesthetic as she raps, sings, and shreds over industrial clatter, this is the sound of an artist who’s still inspired by the cutting edge at 72.
FLOOD Staff
The Australian psych-folk songwriter takes us through her ideal day in her hometown ahead of her new album Ramona, which arrives April 5 via ATO.
The Baltimore-based songwriter plays through “Home for the Moment” from his new EP of the same name on a friend’s porch while visiting the town.
Yaya Bey and Coach Party have been added to our lineup at the Mohawk on Thursday, joining Chromeo, Hinds, Estevie, Fat Dog, Porij, Caleb Landry Jones, J Noa, Viji, wilt, and Gareth Donkin.
Our latest digital cover stars and FLOODfest headliners queue up their favorite new singles and deepcut remixes before taking the stage in Austin.
Behind-the-scenes shots with Poolside, Coco & Breezy, Tim Atlas, and others from the nonprofit festival in Phoenix, Arizona.
The pop star’s first arena tour hit the home of the Nashville Predators this weekend with opener Chappell Roan.
Grandbrothers, Sofia Kourtesis, Malugi, ÄTNA, and more will play events spotlighting modern classical, electronic, and indie artists from Germany.
J Noa, Coach Party, Porij, Caleb Landry Jones, Viji, wilt, and Gareth Donkin will also perform at the March 14 event at the Mohawk.
The indie-folk duo play “See You Soon” from their newly released sophomore album Nothing to Lose in the Currumbin Valley in Queensland.
Ahead of his set at FLOODfest SXSW later this month, and the release of his new album Hey Gary, Hey Dawn in April, the musician and actor shares an eclectic playlist.
The talent agency’s third annual day party sponsored by FLOOD will also feature Fcukers, Sprints, and Provoker, among others.
The Chicago-based rockers document their time in New York where they played Baby’s All Right earlier this month.
Curated by Philip Glass, the 37th annual event at Carnegie Hall also featured Joan Baez, Laurie Anderson, Gogol Bordello, and Christian Lee Hutson, among others.
Sponsored by FLOOD, the March 14 event at the Mohawk will also feature Kenny Brown, Robert Finley, Early James, and more.
The alt-R&B duo play through the track with an elaborate light display in LA’s Los Feliz neighborhood.
Before they take the stage at M3F Fest this weekend in Phoenix, the Chicago-based electronic duo spin Peggy Gou, SG Lewis, Daft Punk, and more.
Inside the British songwriter’s intimate album preview event in Hollywood with their most devoted fans.
Vanessa Briscoe Hay’s new post-punk endeavor plays through “Messenger” and “No Worries” from the project’s newly released debut album, Magnet Factory.
Ahead of the release of his sophomore album Gloom Division this Friday, Dallon Weekes shares a playlist featuring The Flaming Lips, Phantom Planet, Durand Jones, and more.
Rain Phoenix’s new duo will perform free shows at the LA club every Monday in March along with many special guests.
