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.
Arlo Parks, Ambiguous Desire
Vulnerability is baked into the heartbeat of the British songwriter’s third album with an aching groove lifted to new levels courtesy of the ecstasy of dance music.
José González, Against the Dying of the Light
With his fifth album, the Swedish songwriter considers his deepest of existential queries while maintaining the effervescent, seductive sound that’s the strongest through line in his career.
Courtney Barnett, Creature of Habit
Still flatliningly deadpan, the Australian songwriter uses the back-and-forth fear of the new as a start point for further depth-diving and confession on her fourth solo album.
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The NYC-based songwriter shares photos from her month-long tour with Katy Kirby and a stint in Austin for a handful of unofficial SXSW showcases.
Faux Real, Bootsy Collins, Sinkane, Wishy, Shannon and the Clams, and more from Austin during the annual festival.
Following the release of last year’s Indie, Seen photo book, Ferguson spins Beck, The Strokes, and a handful of other artists from the scenes she’s helped document over the years.
Interviews and live footage from Grandbrothers, Lisa Morgenstern, and Sofi Paez at Austin’s Central Presbyterian Church.
With support from Black Belt Eagle Scout, Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker brought hits old and new to the South Street venue in support of their new LP Little Rope.
Plus Yaya Bey, Fat Dog, Viji, wilt, Holly Macve, Gareth Donkin, and Coach Party backstage at the Mohawk.
Accompanied by producer Aaron Taos, the Tulsa-based songwriter gives acoustic performances of “Televangelic” and “Ghost” outside of Taos’ Howdy Partner Studio.
Shots of J Noa, Fat Dog, Yaya Bey, Porij, Caleb Landry Jones, Coach Party, Viji, wilt, and Gareth Donkin from the Mohawk in Austin.
As they prepare to hit the road for their latest set of dates in support of last year’s Blame My Ex LP, the Toronto rockers queue up tracks by girl in red, Ethel Cain, Pet Shop Boys, and more.
The Black Keys
Sponsored by FLOOD, the showcase at Mohawk also featured Robert Finley, Early James, Kenny Brown, Moonrisers, and more.
Coming off a recent tour playing with The Postal Service, Lewis switched gears to perform songs from last year’s country-flavored solo LP on the final night of her “Joy’all Ball” tour in Nashville.
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.
