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.
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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.
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Portraits from Lollapalooza 2024: Hippo Campus, Blondshell, Dora Jar, and More
Backstage shots of Destroy Boys, Militarie Gun, Tiny Habits, Pierce the Veil, Friko, and more from Grant Park in Chicago.
August 06, 2024
Neighborhoods
Watch Tim Atlas Perform in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park for “Neighborhoods”
The NYC-based songwriter plays “Sushi in Wyoming” from his debut album Enchanté, out now via Nettwerk.
August 06, 2024
Laufey / photo by Bella Peterson
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Live, in Photos: Lollapalooza 2024 with Laufey, Chappell Roan, Ethel Cain, and More
The Last Dinner Party, Reneé Rapp, Deftones, Blondshell, Tate McRae, and more highlights from Grant Park in Chicago.
August 05, 2024
Perfect Day
Perfect Day in NYC: Been Stellar
Coming off a weekend in Chicago for Lollapalooza, the NYC-based rockers walk us through an ideal day in the city they call home.
August 05, 2024
Neighborhoods
Watch Nicolette & the Nobodies Perform in Hamilton, Ontario for “Neighborhoods”
Nicolette Hoang and Ian Bain play “Losing More” from their debut album The Long Way in Bain’s backyard.
August 01, 2024
Neighborhoods
Watch Chewing Perform in and Around Glendale Galleria for “Neighborhoods”
Local Natives’ Nik Ewing brings two of the piano compositions from his forthcoming LP Songs for Linnéa to downtown Glendale, California.
July 30, 2024
Events
Portraits From Project Pabst 2024: Shannon and the Clams, Violent Femmes, STRFKR, and More
Behind-the-scenes shots with Militarie Gun, Miya Folick, La Luz, and more from the return of the two-day fest at Waterfront Park in Portland.
July 30, 2024
FLOOD FM
Join Sjowgren This Week on a New Episode of FLOOD FM’s “Hacked”
The cryptic San Francisco indie-pop trio spins everything from Souls of Mischief to Jessica Pratt on their radio takeover.
July 29, 2024
Neighborhoods
Watch Marina Allen Perform on a Bushwick Street Corner for “Neighborhoods”
Surrounded by murals from the Bushwick Collective, the LA-based songwriter plays “I’m the Same” and “Bad Eye Opal” from her new LP Eight Pointed Star live in Brooklyn.
July 23, 2024
FLOOD FM
Join Cigarettes After Sex All Week on a New Episode of FLOOD FM’s “Hacked”
After gracing our latest digital cover, Greg Gonzalez takes over the station to spin everything from Metallica to Sade.
July 22, 2024
Events
Catch Brother Bird, Ok Cowgirl, Burr Oak, and More at Easy Does It Records’ Free Lollapalooza Afterparty
FLOOD will be sponsoring the label showcase to help kick off Lolla weekend on August 1 at Virgin Hotels Chicago.
July 18, 2024
Neighborhoods
Watch French Cassettes Perform in San Francisco for “Neighborhoods”
Scott Huerta gives a solo acoustic performance of the song “Fast Held Hand” from the group’s recently released third album, Benzene, in his hometown’s Richmond District.
July 16, 2024
Backstage Camera Roll
Backstage Camera Roll: Nina Nesbitt
The Scottish songwriter takes us behind the scenes of her experience opening for Stevie Nicks at BST Hyde Park in London.
July 16, 2024
Neighborhoods
Watch Color Green Perform Along the Los Angeles River for “Neighborhoods”
The LA-based psych-Americana group plays “Ball and Key” and the title track from their forthcoming sophomore record Fool’s Parade, landing this Friday via New West.
July 09, 2024
Backstage Camera Roll
Backstage Camera Roll: Godcaster
The Brooklyn art-punks recap their recent tour opening for of Montreal in words and photos.
July 08, 2024
FLOOD FM
Join Porches All Week on a New Episode of FLOOD FM’s “Hacked”
In honor of his upcoming album Shirt, Aaron Maine takes the aux cord this week to queue up Fugazi, Arthur Russell, Charli XCX, and more.
July 08, 2024
Neighborhoods
Watch Walt Disco Perform in Glasgow’s Alexandra Park for “Neighborhoods”
The five-piece’s new album, The Warping, is out now via Lucky Number.
July 02, 2024
Backstage Camera Roll
Backstage Camera Roll: LP Giobbi
The house musician takes us behind the scenes of her weekend in Rothbury, Michigan for last weekend’s Electric Forest festival.
June 28, 2024
Graphic: Jerome Curchod Photos: Petros Studio, Millicent Hailes, Molly Matalon, Skylar Watkins, Joshua Mellin, Eva Vermandel
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The Best Albums of 2024 (So Far)
25 records that could only be made by human intelligence.
June 27, 2024
Iceland Airwaves Launches International Artist Exchange Program
The Nordic music festival and conference will be kicking off the program with New York City’s New Colossus Festival in March 2025.
June 27, 2024
