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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Arlo Parks, Ambiguous Desire
Vulnerability is baked into the heartbeat of the British songwriter’s third album with an aching groove lifted to new levels courtesy of the ecstasy of dance music.
José González, Against the Dying of the Light
With his fifth album, the Swedish songwriter considers his deepest of existential queries while maintaining the effervescent, seductive sound that’s the strongest through line in his career.
Courtney Barnett, Creature of Habit
Still flatliningly deadpan, the Australian songwriter uses the back-and-forth fear of the new as a start point for further depth-diving and confession on her fourth solo album.
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Shaky Knees Music Festival Releases Final Lineup and Special Nighttime Performances
The Atlanta fest has announced its finalized bill of performers for the stacked weekend, adding both nighttime shows and five more acts.
April 22, 2015
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LISTEN: Paul Bergmann Premieres Delightfully Nostalgic New Single “Old Dream”
There’s something comforting in a well-crafted folk song. A strong message conveyed through delicate and detailed instrumentation can leave even the…
April 20, 2015
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Hit That Bowl: 13 Ben and Jerry’s Classics For Your 4/20 (Sugar) High
So good, they should be illegal.
April 20, 2015
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Two Remain Hospitalized, Tour Postponed Due to Serious Twin Shadow Bus Crash
Driver John Crawford and drummer Andy Bauer are in serious condition; George Lewis Jr. will undergo reconstructive hand surgery.
April 20, 2015
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FLOOD’s Picks for Record Store Day 2015
What the editorial staff of FLOOD will be heading to their favorite record stores to find on Saturday, April 18.
April 17, 2015
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Staff Picks
Sound Board: The Week’s Best Tracks
Our picks for the best tracks out there for the week of April 13–17, 2015. Headphone-tested, FLOOD-approved.
April 17, 2015
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Join The Minds Behind Your Summer Experience At The Upcoming International Music Festival Conference In San Diego
IMFCON is now accepting registrations for the seventh annual conference and symposium set to take place just north of the border from December 13–15.
April 16, 2015
Film + TV
Our Favorite Moment From The New “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” Teaser Trailer
The second teaser trailer for Star Wars: The Force Awakens just debuted at the Star Wars Celebration mega-event in Anaheim a few…
April 16, 2015
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Events
RECAP: FLOODfest Coachella, CA, 2015
Special guests, grilled cheese sandwiches, and flowing drinks christened FLOOD’s inaugural trip to the desert
April 13, 2015
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Sound City Adds More Acts To May Festival
The Membranes, Gengahr, and more join the UK fest that already boasts acts like The Flaming Lips, Belle and Sebastian, and Dum Dum Girls.
April 13, 2015
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Staff Picks
Sound Board: The Week’s Best Tracks
Our picks for the best tracks out there for the week of April 6–10, 2015. Headphone-tested, FLOOD-approved.
April 10, 2015
Film + TV
WATCH: “Orange Is the New Black” Gets Its First Season Three Trailer
“The world is better in black and white…and red.”
April 09, 2015
WATCH: Night Terrors of 1927 Discuss Production Collaboration and Perform “When You Were Mine” in “At: Guitar Center” Performance
The multi-talented rock supergroup drop by the studio to discuss the conception of their sound.
April 08, 2015
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RSVP: Burton Durable Goods Presents “Camp On” at Burton Store in LA
Join us on April 15 for a live performance by SWIMM and an exclusive DJ set by HOLYCHILD
April 08, 2015
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Sasquatch! Music Festival Solidifies Stacked Lineup for May
The highly anticipated Memorial Day weekend fest has expanded to include a grand total of one hundred and twenty-seven artists.
April 08, 2015
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RSVP: Burton Durable Goods Presents “Camp On” at Burton Store in SF
Join us on April 14 for a live performance by Geographer
April 07, 2015
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RSVP: FLOODfest Coachella, CA, 2015
We’re kicking off the festival weekend with special performances by super-secret guests in the desert and you’re invited.
April 07, 2015
Art & Culture
See the Best Minds of Your Generation* Perform A Sixtieth Anniversary Celebration of “Howl” at the Theater at The Ace Hotel on April 7
*Angelheaded hipsters scheduled to perform include Nick Cave, Van Dyke Parks, Courtney Love, and Will Forte.
April 06, 2015
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Staff Picks
Sound Board: The Week’s Best Tracks
Our picks for the best tracks out there for the week of March 30–April 3, 2015. Headphone-tested, FLOOD-approved.
April 03, 2015
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Art & Culture
What We Know So Far About Tidal, Jay Z’s New Music Streaming Service
“I just want to be an alternative. They don’t have to lose for me to win.”
April 02, 2015
