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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The LA group’s debut is an extremely stylish backdrop with no magnetic centerpiece, a fascinating—and even useful—snapshot of indie rock’s current preoccupations.
Fat Dog, Cancel Me (I’m Tired)
Still in their puppy years, the London dance-punk experimentalists’ second LP reflects our world at a time when chaos reigns and no one seems to be bothering to snap a leash onto its collar.
Bob Dylan, The Rolling Thunder Revue: The 1976 Live Recordings
Capturing 22 different shows on the titular mid-’70s tour, each torrid, angst-ridden live take on this 39-disc collection sounds more manically driven than the gig before it.
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In honor of the producer’s weekend set at San Francisco’s Cow Palace, he’ll be taking over the airwaves on Friday and Saturday to spin an eclectic playlist.
The Belgian-born, LA-based creative director and photographer is making an impact through her visual work with Bruno Major, slimdan, and more.
Kristyn Chapman and her band perform “Blue Light” and “Half of Two” from their recently released Morpho Season EP in the city’s River North neighborhood.
The band’s FLOOD-sponsored Los Angeles show was their last in the US for the foreseeable future.
Her 12-song debut album was written over a three-year period and recorded in London and Los Angeles.
The Belarusian coldwave trio recently performed a brief set outside the hotel in Slovakia that’s featured on the cover of their breakout 2018 album Etazhi.
We kick off the 2025 season with a radio takeover by the ever-adventurous neo-psych band, who spin songs by Tom Waits, A Tribe Called Quest, Dinosaur Jr., and more.
As fires continue to rage across Los Angeles County, we’ve compiled a list of resources for those at risk and those looking to help.
Devin Hobdy and Corey Smith-West perform “Avalon” from their recent Inside Voice(s): Side A EP.
Photos: Melt-Banana, Danielle Agnello, Josh Darr, Gerald Jenkins
10 releases that hid the decade-plus gaps in their creators’ resumes exceptionally well.
50 of our favorite live shots from the year including Chappell Roan, Olivia Rodrigo, Charli XCX, The Last Dinner Party, IDLES, Lana Del Rey, Ethel Cain, St. Vincent, Childish Gambino, and more.
10 LPs that made a strong case for the extended format.
MUNA’s lead singer wrapped up her What a Relief solo debut tour in her hometown of Chicago this week.
10 titles that provided exclusive access to some of music’s greatest mysteries.
The special programming of eclectic holiday tunes spanning indie, punk, soul, electronic, hip-hop, and beyond kicks off this Saturday, December 21, and runs through the rest of the year only on FLOOD FM.
The 10 most invigorating series among a new era of prestige television.
10 movies that offered new perspectives on familiar themes.
The Americana group’s co-founder plays “Jungle Full of Ghosts” and “Running” from his third solo album, Para Llevar, which is out now via Normaltown and New West Records.
Smashing Pumpkins at KROQ Acoustic Chrristmas at Kia Forum in Los Angekes, CA / photo by Skylar Watkins
The Smashing Pumpkins, Franz Ferdinand, The Linda Lindas, Jimmy Eat World, and more from the annual LA event’s 33rd year.
Fontaines D.C., Kacey Musgraves, Justice, The Last Dinner Party, and more top our individual ballots.
