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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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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Watch Pavement Shred Through “Unfair” on “Austin City Limits” Before Their Episode Airs This Weekend
The second half of the PBS series’ 48th season kicked off at the beginning of January.
February 03, 2023
Neighborhoods
Watch mmeadows Play “You Should Know by Now” and Cover Sinéad O’Connor on a NYC Rooftop for “Neighborhoods”
The art-pop duo take on O’Connor’s “Nothing Compares 2 U” in addition to a single from their forthcoming debut LP on a balcony a block from Times Square.
January 31, 2023
The Recording Academy and CBS Announces GRAMMY House Pop-Up Experience
The destination includes an exhibit designed by Cey Adams celebrating 50 years of hip-hop with photography by Janette Beckman, Michael Lavine, B+, Danny Clinch, Greg Noire, and Gunner Stahl.
January 30, 2023
Join Lastlings All Week on a New Episode of FLOOD FM’s “Hacked”
We’ll be spinning the brother/sister duo of Josh and Amy Dowdle’s vibey set every day through February 3.
January 30, 2023
Neighborhoods
Watch Lee Fields Play “What Did I Do” in Riverside, California for “Neighborhoods”
The soul icon’s latest solo record Sentimental Fool arrived back in October via Daptone Records.
January 24, 2023
Join Hot Hot Heat All Week as They Take Over FLOOD FM on a New Episode of “Hacked”
Steve Bays and Parker Bossley take us back to the early ’00s with their guest DJ set.
January 23, 2023
Neighborhoods
Watch Blair Gun Play “Pound Sand” and “Genovese” in San Diego for “Neighborhoods”
The SD-based group performs two songs at the storied Che Café in La Jolla.
January 17, 2023
Neighborhoods
Watch Bloods Play “Southern Light” in Windy Sydney, Australia for “Neighborhoods”
The punk trio took their Together, Baby! single to the Clovelly Cliffs on Australia’s East Coast.
January 10, 2023
Join EKKSTACY on FLOOD FM This Week for a New Episode of “Hacked”
The Vancouver-based post-punk revivalist is taking over the station all week with hand-picked tunes.
January 09, 2023
Neighborhoods
Watch Ben Lee Play “Crooked Tree” in Los Angeles for “Neighborhoods”
The Australian songwriter’s 20th studio album I’m Fun! arrived in August via Ten Fingers/Warner.
January 03, 2023
Film & TVStaff Picks
The Best TV of 2022
10 series that lived up to the virality of their screencaps.
December 20, 2022
Neighborhoods
Watch WILSN Play “Hurts So Bad” and “Tell Me” in Melbourne, Australia for “Neighborhoods”
Shannon Busch gives an acoustic performance of both tracks from her forthcoming debut LP outside of her recording studio.
December 20, 2022
Film & TVStaff Picks
The Best Films of 2022
10 movies that helped us navigate everything from complicated familial drama to psychotic conspiracy theorists.
December 19, 2022
Celebrate the Holidays with FLOOD FM’s “Cool Yule Xmas”
Kicking off on Monday and running through Christmas Day, make FLOOD FM your source for great and eclectic holiday music.
December 16, 2022
Staff Picks
The Best Songs of 2022
10 tracks that look toward the past to push things forward.
December 14, 2022
Neighborhoods
Watch Hamish Hawk Play “Money” in Edinburgh, Scotland for “Neighborhoods”
The songwriter performs an acoustic take on his recent single in the capital city.
December 13, 2022
Join Dayglow All Week on a New Episode of FLOOD FM’s “Hacked”
Sloan Struble is taking over the station this week with handpicked tunes.
December 12, 2022
Staff Picks
The Best Albums of 2022
25 records that were hard to take out of rotation this year.
December 12, 2022
EventsLive, In Photos
Live, in Photos: Local Natives @ The Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever
The band was joined by Best Coast’s Bethany Cosentino, Darkside’s Dave Harrington, and Miya Folick during their three-night residency.
December 08, 2022
Neighborhoods
Watch Boy & Bear Play “Just to Be Kind” in Marrickville, Australia for “Neighborhoods”
The Australian indie rockers perform the track in the Sydney suburb shortly after releasing an acoustic version last week.
December 06, 2022
