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.
Flying Lotus, Big Mama
A hodgepodge of electronic textures, genres, and styles, the artist’s proper debut for his own Brainfeeder label feels improvisational despite its meticulous craftsmanship.
Talking Heads, Tentative Decisions: Demos & Live
These early live recordings and studio demos of tracks familiar from the band’s first three LPs provide worthwhile peeks into the ensemble’s process as a trio.
Various artists, HELP(2)
The sequel to the Britpop-era War Child comp couldn’t have arrived at a better time, with its guest-filled track list embodying the charity’s mission of healing in the midst of global violence.
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Photo by Lila Neugebauer
Devine debuts a new track from his forthcoming LP Nothing’s Real, So Nothing’s Wrong at an apt location in NYC.
Photo by Michael Muller
The event will include performances from MUNA, Claud, Sloppy Jane, and Charlie Hickey, plus special guest appearances from Bridgers and Caleb Hearon.
Joesef, Dro Kenji, Los Retros, Ritt Momney, Neal Francis, Luna Li, Sarah Kinsley, Ber, and Danielle Ponder will also perform at the March 18 showcase.
Our month-long digital concert series with Fender aims to raise awareness for the California ballot measure for arts and music education.
Our month-long digital concert series with Fender aims to raise awareness for the California ballot measure for arts and music education.
Self Esteem, bbymutha, mehro, Horsegirl, Kristin Hersh, Cuffed Up, Geese, and more will also perform at the March 16 & 17 event.
After a full-band performance of “Astro Pup,” vocalist Ryan Anderson goes solo on a rendition of “Retail Lord.”
Fender and FLOOD present a month-long digital concert series to raise awareness for the California ballot measure for arts and music education.
Shots from Tyler’s Chicago stop on his Call Me If You Get Lost tour.
The 2018 Eurovision winner performs two recent singles over a meal at Dr. Shakshuka.
Ahead of his spring tour, Sven Gamsky will be sharing stories and guest DJing in the new episode airing all week.
Vocalist/guitarist Adam Olenius gives an acoustic performance of the track ahead of the release of the Swedish band’s new record House this Friday.
Our biggest issue yet celebrates our hometown with Brian Wilson, Lord Huron, Remi Wolf, Cuco, BANKS, Local Natives, The Doors, the art of RISK, Taz, Estevan Oriol, and Kii Arens, and much more.
The soulful rockers perform the track in Logan Square ahead of the release of their new EP “If You’re Ever Lost” this Friday.
The Aussie punks’ Anna Ryan performs an acoustic version of the track in Oakley Hill.
The experimental R&B artist’s debut single was recently released through Local Natives’ Nik Ewing’s label Chewing Inc.
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The Nigerian-born songwriter plays two tracks from her debut EP “The Arrival.”
This week’s “Fave 15” podcast also includes Let’s Eat Grandma, Guerilla Toss, Aldous Harding, Spoon, Midlake, and Lucius.
The North Carolina–born R&B artist strips the song down to vocals and guitar in his new home of LA.
Daniel Fox braves the elements to perform the track in his hometown.
