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The Los Angeles Issue

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. 

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Preoccupations, Ill at Ease

The Calgary post-punks couldn’t sound more comfortable in their own skin on their ironically titled fifth album, which seamlessly alternates between joyful and haunting moods.

Provoker, Mausoleum

Production from Kenny Beats heightens the LA trio’s signature gloominess on their third album of mournful 19th century gothic narratives and mirthful 1980s horror nostalgia.

Various artists, True Names: A Benefit for Trans Youth

Worry Bead Records compiles tracks from Squirrel Flower, Remember Sports, 22° Halo, and more conjuring a wistful world of lo-fi elegance while raising funds for a very worthwhile cause.
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Art & CultureEvents
Two5six 2015: Press Start

The festival, presented by Kill Screen, demonstrates the artistry and awesomeness of video games.

May 27, 2015

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EventsFilm + TV
RSVP: Advanced Screening of “Love & Mercy” in New York

“Love & Mercy” will be in theaters on June 5.

May 26, 2015

2015. Real Estate press photo by Shawn Brackbill

Real Estate Heads Out on East Coast Tour with Fender

“Atlas” is out now via Domino

May 22, 2015

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Staff Picks
Sound Board: The Week’s Best Tracks

Our picks for the best tracks out there for the week of May 18–22, 2015. Headphone-tested, FLOOD-approved.

May 22, 2015

Radiohead, “OK Computer”

Staff Picks
Of Age: “OK Computer” Turns 18

The FLOOD editorial staff discuss the history and legacy of Radiohead’s “OK Computer.”

May 21, 2015

Performers, Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone from Lonely Island arrive for the live ABC Telecast of The 87th Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, February 22, 2015.

Film + TV
The Lonely Island Is Working on a Feature Film with Judd Apatow [UPDATED]

Fellow “SNL” alum Tim Meadows joins the cast of the newly-titled “Conner4real”

May 20, 2015

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EventsFilm + TV
RSVP: Advanced Screening of “Love & Mercy” in Philadelphia

“Love & Mercy” will be in theaters on June 5.

May 19, 2015

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WATCH: Best Coast Get “Crazy” in Live Performance of “Each And Every Day” for Guitar Center and Converse’s Get Out of the Garage

Bethany Cosentino heads back to her band’s debut album “Crazy for You” at the Rubber Tracks studio in Brooklyn.

May 19, 2015

2015. Two Sheds press photo by Katherine Sheehan

STREAM: Two Sheds, “Assembling” Album Premiere

Stream the group’s first release since 2007 in its entirety.

May 19, 2015

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EventsFilm + TV
RSVP: Advanced Screening of “Love & Mercy” in San Francisco

“Love & Mercy” will be in theaters on June 5.

May 18, 2015

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EventsFilm + TV
RSVP: Advanced Screening of “Love & Mercy” in Boston

“Love & Mercy” will be in theaters on June 5.

May 18, 2015

SAN DIEGO, CA – AUGUST 27: Blues legend B.B. King performs on stage at Humphrey’s Concerts By The Bay on August 27, 2014 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Daniel Knighton/Getty Images)

RIP: B. B. King (1925–2015)

The pioneering blues musician passed away at the age of 89.

May 15, 2015

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Staff Picks
Sound Board: The Week’s Best Tracks

Our picks for the best tracks out there for the week of May 11–15, 2015. Headphone-tested, FLOOD-approved.

May 15, 2015

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Burger Boogaloo Adds Jonathan Richman, Fuzz, to Their Fourth of July Party (Hosted By John Waters!) in Oakland

The newcomers will join Black Lips, King Khan & BBQ Show, The Mummies, The Gories, and loads more on July 4 and 5 in Mosswood Park.

May 13, 2015

Best Coast. Bethany Cosentino. Guitar Center & Converse Rubber Tracks. Get out of the garage event.

WATCH: Best Coast Blesses Us With a Live Rendition of “Heaven Sent” for Guitar Center and Converse’s Get Out of the Garage

Cosentino, Bruno, and company take the stage with all cylinders firing at the Converse Rubber Track recording studio in Brooklyn.

May 13, 2015

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LISTEN: Metric Go for the Big Time with Arena-Sized New Single “The Shade”

The band promises that their sixth full-length will be rolling out soon.

May 13, 2015

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Film + TV
WATCH: Marc Maron Teases the Future of Marc Maron for the Third Season of “Maron”

The season premiere of the comedian’s semi-autobiographical show airs this Thursday on IFC.

May 11, 2015

F367874 04: ***EXCLUSIVE/NO TABS*** Artist Chris Burden, renowned for his performance art from the 1970”s and controversial installations, poses for exclusive portraits at home in Topanga, CA, 1990. (photo by Ann Summa)

Art & Culture
RIP: Chris Burden (1946–2015)

The innovative performance and conceptual artist was 69 years old.

May 11, 2015
Events
RSVP: Current: Upstairs at the Ace Hotel Downtown LA

Featuring guest DJ sets by Wolf Alice and Midnight Surfer

May 11, 2015

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Game On: Two5Six Festival Celebrates Culture and Video Games

The three-day event in Brooklyn includes a film festival, conference, and free public arcade from May 15–17

May 08, 2015
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