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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Backstage Camera Roll
Backstage Camera Roll: Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 at Coachella 2025
The youngest son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti takes us behind the scenes of the legendary Egypt 80’s sets at Coachella and The Roxy.
April 28, 2025
FLOOD FM
Join Spacey Jane This Week on a New Episode of FLOOD FM’s “Hacked”
Before the Australian indie rockers reveal their new album If That Makes Sense next week, the quartet spin tracks by Arctic Monkeys, Mavis Staples, Prefab Sprout, and more.
April 28, 2025
EventsLive, In Photos
Live, in Photos: Magdalena Bay and Sam Austins at Terminal 5
The LA-based duo kicked off their “Imaginal Mystery Tour” in New York this week.
April 25, 2025
Backstage Camera Roll
Backstage Camera Roll: Eyedress at Coachella 2025
On the heels of his new album Stoner, the artist takes us behind the scenes of his recent sets at the El Rey and both weekends of the Indio music festival with a photo diary.
April 24, 2025
Backstage Camera Roll
Backstage Camera Roll: Parcels at Coachella 2025
The Australian indie-pop band took us behind the scenes of their experience in the desert.
April 23, 2025
Neighborhoods
Watch SYML Perform at Evan’s Creek Preserve in Sammamish, Washington for “Neighborhoods”
Brian Fennell plays a new alternate version of his track “Wake” that appears on a nature-centric comp released today for Earth Day.
April 22, 2025
Backstage Camera Roll
Backstage Camera Roll: Lola Kirke
The NY-based songwriter and actress took us behind the scenes of her hometown show at Bowery Ballroom.
April 21, 2025
FLOOD FM
Join Samia This Week on a New Episode of FLOOD FM’s “Hacked”
With her third album Bloodless dropping this Friday, the songwriter shares some favorite tunes from Mitski, Doechii, Lucinda Williams, and more.
April 21, 2025
EventsLive, In Photos
Live, in Photos: Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds and St. Vincent at Barclays Center in New York
The Bad Seeds are in the midst of a North American arena and theatre tour in support of Wild God.
April 18, 2025
EventsLive, In Photos
Live, in Photos: Yukimi at Irving Plaza in New York
The Little Dragon vocalist kicked off a North American tour on Wednesday in support of her solo debut, For You.
April 18, 2025
Neighborhoods
Watch Levi Evans Perform in His Backyard in LA for “Neighborhoods”
The LA-via-Dublin songwriter gives an acoustic performance of his latest single “Lay Me by Your Side.”
April 17, 2025
Announcing Limited Edition Lucy Dacus x FLOOD Magazine Poster to Benefit Trans Lifeline
The poster featuring the photography of Carianne Older is on sale now, with all proceeds benefitting the nonprofit organization’s work supporting trans people in crisis.
April 16, 2025
Neighborhoods
Watch King Pari Perform Before Chicken Boy in LA’s Highland Park for “Neighborhoods”
The bedroom-funk duo plays “Somethin’ Somethin’” and “Better the Devil” from their recent LP There It Goes in homage to the legendary fast-food totem.
April 15, 2025
Backstage Camera Roll
On the Road with Gully Boys
With a new album on the horizon and an opening slot for The Used later this month, the Minneapolis punks share some photo highlights from their March tour with Skating Polly.
April 11, 2025
Events
FLOOD Presents Sleigh Bells at The Fonda on May 8
Enter now to win tickets to see the duo’s return to LA with opener Sophie Hunter.
April 10, 2025
Perfect Day
Perfect Day in Tokyo: Tapeworms
Ahead of the release of their sophomore album this week, the French trio share their favorite record stores, bathhouses, clothing spots, and more within the city that inspired Grand Voyage.
April 09, 2025
EventsLive, In Photos
Live, in Photos: The Linda Lindas at The Novo
The band is in the midst of a headlining North American tour in support of their second album, No Obligation.
April 08, 2025
Neighborhoods
Watch Lucette Perform Two Songs in Snowy Toronto for “Neighborhoods”
Edmonton-based songwriter Lauren Gillis gives a piano performance of “Too Soon For Sorry” and “True Devotion” from the roof of Noble Street Studios while visiting the Ontario city.
April 08, 2025
FLOOD FM
Tune Into FLOOD FM All Week for Our Outside Lands 2025 Radio Special
Hosted by festival co-founder Allen Scott of Another Planet Entertainment, this week’s “Hacked” features tunes from the slate of artists playing this year’s event in Golden Gate Park.
April 08, 2025
Backstage Camera Roll
Backstage Camera Roll: Sunflower Bean
The NYC trio shares behind-the-scenes photos from their show in Paris earlier this year on their tour with Cage the Elephant.
April 07, 2025
