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.
Photo by Michael Muller. Image design by Gene Bresler at Catch Light Digital. Cobver design by Jerome Curchod.
Phoebe Bridgers makeup: Jenna Nelson (using Smashbox Cosmetics)
Phoebe Bridgers hair: Lauren Palmer-Smith
MUNA hair/makeup: Caitlin Wronski
The Los Angeles Issue
The Mountain Goats, Through the Fire Across From Peter Balkan
Whether or not it represents John Darnielle’s earnest Broadway aspirations, the indie-folk band’s 23rd LP stands out for its amped-up orchestration and sweeping grandeur.
The Mynabirds, It’s Okay to Go Back If You Keep Moving Forward
Laura Burhenn’s fifth album strips the project down to its piano core as she revisits old songs from her discography through a more introspective lens.
Midlake, A Bridge to Far
The Denton folk-rockers’ second album since returning from a hiatus flits effortlessly between psychedelic rock, folk, and hazy jazz as Eric Pulido continues to steer the ship forward.
FLOOD Staff
Ahead of the release of their debut LP Hot Shock this Friday, the UK trio performs their single “Wanna Be a Doll” and debuts album closer “Pharmacy” on their friends’ converted houseboat.
We’re partnering with Levi’s for a special event on March 7-8 with exclusive merch, customizations, pool, and DJ sets to benefit the California Community Foundation’s Wildfire Recovery Fund.
Ahead of the release of their third album Chewing the Fat this Friday, the London nu-disco duo spins LCD Soundsystem, Massive Attack, Fcukers, and more.
The country-rock songwriter plays “Riding in the Van” from his newly released sophomore album Head in the Sand in his Tennessee hometown.
Celebrating his new solo single “All the Fun (Kiss Kiss Kiss),” the darkwave icon spins tracks from Peter Murphy, EKKSTACY, and more.
The CHVRCHES singer is currently on tour in support of her debut solo album, Vicious Creature>.
The genre-defying songwriter kicked off his tour in support of his newly released third album Horror on Wednesday night in NYC.
The songwriter touched down in LA over the long weekend as he tours his recent LP Manning Fireworks across North America.
Following last week’s release of their debut album for Daptone Records, Southeast LA’s psych-soul outfit performs the Heartache in Room 14 single “Del cielo te cuido.”
The country/soul duo walk us through their day leading up to a recent performance at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry before they return to the stage tonight for their Plus One release show.
Ahead of his spring tour, the country songwriter plays “O.D.,” the closing track from his recently released debut EP Til the Sun Goes Down.
Behind the scenes portraits from the recent LA wildfire relief benefit show held at the Hollywood Palladium.
We’ve assembled a list of artist merchandise, art prints, and compilation albums benefiting those impacted by the recent LA wildfires.
Our latest digital cover star hand-picks tunes from Portishead, Pylon, Nilüfer Yanya, and more for her radio takeover.
Jenny Lewis with Hayley Williams, Katie Gavin, and Pierre de Reeder
Lucy Dacus, Juliette Lewis, FINNEAS, Reggie Watts, The Linda Lindas, Perfume Genius, Courtney Barnett, and others joined forces at the Hollywood Palladium for LA fire relief.
Sarah Barthel and Josh Carter take us behind the scenes of their “Running Through Colors” tour before it wraps up in LA at the end of the month.
Dillon Basse and Tristan Duncan play through “Window” and “Sunlight” from their newly released second album, Burnout Days.
The SF-based producer spins Miike Snow, Michael Kiwanuka, RÜFÜS DU SOL, and more as he gears up for a set of dates in Florida and across the West Coast later this month.
In a night that included everyone from Dr. Dre joining Anderson .Paak to Billie Eilish jamming with Green Day, nothing was more stunning than this surprise set.
The alt-rockers play “Rat People” and “Post Hang” from their forthcoming debut album Vacation, landing next month via Warner/War Buddha Records.
