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.
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.
The Notwist, News From Planet Zombie
This folksy, brassy new iteration of the German trio excels at melodies that yearn and churn with melancholy—yet still manages something celebratory.
Minnesota Artists United Against ICE, Melt ICE
This gigantic comp album featuring 110 Minnesotan artists raising funds for immigrant communities terrorized by ICE may also happen to be where you find your new favorite band.
FLOOD Staff
The J-pop sensations took us behind the scenes during their week in California for the festival and headlining shows in LA and SF.
Flaming Lips
The annual fest curated by Shovels & Rope returned to Riverfront Park in North Charleston with The Walkmen, Courtney Barnett, Briston Maroney, The Linda Lindas, and more.
Before kicking off their current tour with Waxahatchee, the duo performed the track “Real I’m Told” from their recently released double album Good Morning Seven in their hometown.
The Brazilian dance-punk quartet recently returned to celebrate 20 years together with an upcoming reunion tour, including an appearance at Just Like Heaven.
The Nottingham group plays “Laughing” and “Cotton Wool” on Pier 35 between performances at the festival in Manhattan’s Lower East Side.
Lana Del Rey / photo by Pooneh Ghana
Tyler, the Creator, Khruangbin, Vampire Weekend, The Last Dinner Party, Lil Yachty, and more (including Billie Eilish sightings) from the first weekend in the desert.
The ambient producer plays “Illusion” from last year’s the skies, they shift like chords LP on harmonium.
The rapper is in the midst of a North American tour supporting last year’s Quaranta.
We’re spinning 24 hours of commercial-free music from LCD Soundsystem, Wu-Tang Clan, Joanna Newson, and other artists comprising the lineup of the SLC festival taking place the weekend of May 10.
The Brooklyn post-punks’ acoustic set includes “Blasé” from their 2022 debut Look at You, as well as the unreleased “Bloodhounds.”
With waves breaking in the background, the songwriter performs “Damage” from her recently released debut EP When We’re Older.
The genre-breaking Edinburgh trio lit up the intimate Spring Garden venue in advance of their Coachella appearance this weekend.
As they embark on a month-long US tour in support of their new album Parallel Realms, the band share some favorite tunes by Peggy Gou, Daft Punk’s Thomas Bangalter, and more.
Kicking off our new miniseries spotlighting the NYC festival, Carly Kraft’s indie-pop project plays “shrooms” and “Poser” in Freeman Alley in Manhattan’s Lower East Side.
The long-running psych-rock outfit plays “Realm of Minor Angels” from their newly released album Eros Zeta & the Perfumed Guitars.
The London-based songwriter and producer is in the midst of a North American tour supporting his second album, Lahai.
With their debut album Pratts & Pain out now, the Australian duo are set to take over North America later this month when their tour kicks off April 20 in Texas.
Diaz shares a photo diary of her experience at Willie Nelson’s ranch during his annual event in Spicewood, Texas.
The Canadian C&W songwriter braves the cold to play “Redneck Rehab” from his new LP El Viejo—out now via New West Records—as well as his 2009 track “This Is My Prairie.”
The FLOOD digital cover stars are in the midst of a 20-date North American tour.
