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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Live, in Photos: Yeah Yeah Yeahs at Beacon Theatre
The band wrapped up their intimate theater tour with a three-night run in New York this week.
July 31, 2025
Events
Portraits from Newport Folk Festival 2025: flipturn, Mt. Joy, Jensen McRae, and More
Behind the scenes at Fort Adams State Park with Lucius, Tyler Ballgame, Nova One, Mon Rovia, Snacktime, Anna Tivel, and Sammy Rae.
July 30, 2025
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Live, in Photos: Newport Folk Festival 2025
Hayley Williams, Jack Antonoff, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Public Enemy, Remi Wolf, Jeff Tweedy, Kim Deal, Alex G, S.G. Goodman, and more from the iconic three-day fest in Rhode Island.
July 29, 2025
Neighborhoods
Watch Theo Bleak Perform in Dundee, Scotland for “Neighborhoods”
The songwriter plays “Peach Sky,” the opening track from her newly released EP Bad Luck Is Two Yellow Flowers, in her hometown.
July 29, 2025
Events
Free RSVP: Hammer Summer Concerts with Very Be Careful, Healing Gems, and DJ Eléanora
The museum’s summer concert series continues on July 31 with free live music in the courtyard.
July 25, 2025
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The Best Albums of 2025 (So Far)
25 records from the first half of the year that exhibit a bold sense of creative freedom.
July 22, 2025
Neighborhoods
Watch Pleasure Pill Perform in Coronado, California for “Neighborhoods”
The indie rockers perform “My Way to You” and “Wonder How” from their newly released debut album Hang a Star at Bay View Park in front of the San Diego skyline.
July 22, 2025
Events
Free RSVP: Hammer Summer Concerts with Dummy, Maral, and Peaking Lights This Thursday
The museum’s summer concert series is back on July 17 with free live music in the courtyard.
July 16, 2025
Neighborhoods
Watch Sophia Warren Perform in Austin’s Red Bud Isle for “Neighborhoods”
The alt-pop songwriter sings the track “Static” from her new EP Adesso in her hometown’s lakefront park.
July 15, 2025
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Join flipturn This Week on a New Episode of FLOOD FM’s “Hacked”
Now in the midst of a North American tour supporting their latest album, Burnout Days, the Floridian indie rockers spin tunes by Phoenix, Great Grandpa, Magdalena Bay, and more.
July 14, 2025
Backstage Camera RollLive, In Photos
On Stage (and at the Tattoo Parlor) with Youth Lagoon
We caught up with Trevor Powers in London where he got inked after a show at Islington Assembly Hall supporting his album Rarely Do I Dream.
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Neighborhoods
Watch Windser Perform in Mount Washington, Los Angeles for “Neighborhoods”
Jordan Topf plays the tracks “Lose You” and “Shut Up and Kiss Me” from his self-titled debut outside of his studio in the Northeast LA neighborhood.
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EventsLive, In Photos
Live, in Photos: Fontaines D.C. at Finsbury Park in London
The Dublin post-punk band played their biggest show to date with Amyl & the Sniffers, Kneecap, Blondshell, Been Stellar, and Cardinals.
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FLOOD FM
Join Nation of Language This Week on a New Episode of FLOOD FM’s “Hacked”
Having just announced their Sub Pop debut, Dance Called Memory, the synthpop trio spins singles by Cate Le Bon, Smerz, Tunde Adebimpe, and more.
July 07, 2025
Neighborhoods
Watch Your Grandparents Perform at Kenter Trailhead in LA for “Neighborhoods”
The R&B/hip-hop collective performs their song “Ali & Jenn” from their recently released The Dial LP on the hiking route in the Santa Monica Mountains.
July 01, 2025
Backstage Camera Roll
Backstage Camera Roll: Deerhoof’s Forest Greenroom
The avant-garde indie-pop band takes us on a walk through what may or may not be the back stage of Portland’s Revolution Hall.
June 27, 2025
EventsLive, In Photos
Live, in Photos: The Weeknd at SoFi Stadium
Abel Tesfaye kicked off the first of four sold-out shows in Los Angeles last night.
June 26, 2025
EventsLive, In Photos
Live, in Photos: Wu-Tang Clan and Run the Jewels at Crypto.com Arena
The “Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber” farewell tour landed in Los Angeles on Sunday.
June 24, 2025
Neighborhoods
Watch Born Ruffians Perform on a Rooftop in Hamilton, Ontario for “Neighborhoods”
Frontman Luke Lalonde plays “To Be Seen” from the band’s new record Beauty’s Pride on the roof of his home.
June 24, 2025
Backstage Camera Roll
Wishy Take Us Behind the Scenes of Their Recent Tour with Momma
The recap of their recently wrapped set of North American dates also includes appearances by Lily Seabird, Robber Robber, and more.
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