With 232 pages and an expanded 12″ by 12″ format, our biggest print issue yet celebrates the people, places, music, and art of our hometown, including cover features on David Lynch, Nipsey Hussle, Syd, and Phoebe Bridgers’ Saddest Factory Records, plus Brian Wilson, Cuco, Ty Segall, Lord Huron, Remi Wolf, The Doors, the art of RISK, Taz, Estevan Oriol, Kii Arens, and Edward Colver, and so much more.
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Photo by Michael Muller. Image design by Gene Bresler at Catch Light Digital. Cobver design by Jerome Curchod.
Phoebe Bridgers makeup: Jenna Nelson (using Smashbox Cosmetics)
Phoebe Bridgers hair: Lauren Palmer-Smith
MUNA hair/makeup: Caitlin Wronski
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The Los Angeles Issue
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The Mountain Goats, Through the Fire Across From Peter Balkan
Whether or not it represents John Darnielle’s earnest Broadway aspirations, the indie-folk band’s 23rd LP stands out for its amped-up orchestration and sweeping grandeur.
The Mynabirds, It’s Okay to Go Back If You Keep Moving Forward
Laura Burhenn’s fifth album strips the project down to its piano core as she revisits old songs from her discography through a more introspective lens.
Midlake, A Bridge to Far
The Denton folk-rockers’ second album since returning from a hiatus flits effortlessly between psychedelic rock, folk, and hazy jazz as Eric Pulido continues to steer the ship forward.
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Neighborhoods
Watch Your Smith Perform in Stillwater, Minnesota for “Neighborhoods”
Caroline Smith and The Ruffin’ Trio perform the The Rub cut “Mr. Revival” outside of the bar she owns with her husband.
September 18, 2025
Backstage Camera Roll
Backstage Camera Roll: Coheed and Cambria at the Coca-Cola Roxy
The prog-rock icons played the Atlanta venue alongside Taking Back Sunday and Foxing earlier this month.
September 18, 2025
Watch Gab Ferreira Perform Stripped-Down Versions of Two Songs for “FLOOD Sessions”
The São Paolo–based songwriter shares raw versions of “Ponta da Lingua” and “Law of Nature” from her forthcoming LP Carrossel.
September 17, 2025
Neighborhoods
Watch Matt Maeson Perform Two Songs in Nashville for “Neighborhoods”
The songwriter plays “Downstairs” and “Halfway to Whole” from his newly released third album, A Quiet and Harmless Living.
September 16, 2025
EventsLive, In Photos
Live, in Photos: My Chemical Romance at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa
Gerard Way and co. brought the “Long Live The Black Parade” tour to Florida with support from Evanescence.
September 15, 2025
FLOOD FM
Join Portola Festival Founder Danny Bell This Week on a Special Episode of FLOOD FM’s “Hacked”
Ahead of the annual event this weekend in SF, the fest’s curator spins tracks from a few of this year’s biggest draws, including LCD Soundsystem, The Chemical Brothers, and The Prodigy.
September 15, 2025
Neighborhoods
Watch almost monday Perform in San Luis Obispo for “Neighborhoods: Shabang”
The San Diego indie-pop trio closes out the second season of our subseries dedicated to the music and arts fest on California’s Central Coast.
September 11, 2025
FLOOD FM
Join Chameleons for a Special Sunday Edition of FLOOD FM’s “Hacked”
The recently reunited post-punk icons are joining us on September 14 for an hour-long takeover featuring the music of Sparks, The Fall, Alice Cooper, and more.
September 11, 2025
Events
Win a Box with Four Seats to Big Thief’s Upcoming Hollywood Bowl Show
FLOOD is proud to sponsor the band’s September 27 show with Noname supporting.
September 10, 2025
Watch Haerts Play “The Lie” at Home in Pasadena for “FLOOD Sessions”
Ahead of the release of their fourth album Laguna Road, Nini Fabi and Benny Gebert perform an acoustic version of the single from their house on the titular street.
September 10, 2025
EventsLive, In Photos
Live, in Photos: Oasis Live ’25 Across North America
Live scenes (and bucket hats) from Toronto, New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles.
September 09, 2025
Neighborhoods
Watch Will Paquin Perform in Nashville for “Neighborhoods”
The indie-pop songwriter plays the unreleased tune “Slifer the Sky Dragon” from his upcoming debut album Hahaha shortly after moving to Tennessee.
September 09, 2025
Events
FLOOD Presents Wolf Alice at Fox Theater Pomona on October 11
The show will be supported by Martha’s Vineyard–based songwriter Willy Mason.
September 08, 2025
FLOOD FM
Join Cardinals This Week on a New Episode of FLOOD FM’s “Hacked”
As they begin a short string of headlining dates in the US this week, the Irish alt-rockers spin tracks by Oklou, Just Mustard, Geese, and more.
September 08, 2025
EventsLive, In Photos
Portraits from Bumbershoot 2025: Car Seat Headrest, Sylvan Esso, Tennis, and More
Behind the scenes at the Seattle Center with Indigo De Souza, Fat Dog, Digable Planets, and more.
September 04, 2025
FLOOD FM
Tune Into FLOOD FM This Weekend for 48 Hours of Oasis Ahead of Rose Bowl Shows
September 6 and 7 are gonna be the days that we’re gonna throw it back to you.
September 04, 2025
Neighborhoods
Watch Foxtide Perform in San Luis Obispo for “Neighborhoods: Shabang”
The SoCal garage-rocker band is the latest artist to be featured on the second season of our subseries dedicated to the music and arts fest on California’s Central Coast.
September 04, 2025
Weezer
EventsLive, In Photos
Live, in Photos: Bumbershoot 2025 with Weezer, AURORA, Janelle Monáe, and More
Scowl, Car Seat Headrest, Indigo De Souza, Sylvan Esso, Fat Dog, and more from the 52nd year of the annual music and arts festival in Seattle.
September 03, 2025
Neighborhoods
Watch Briston Maroney Perform in San Luis Obispo for “Neighborhoods: Shabang”
The Nashville-based songwriter kicks off the second season of the subseries dedicated to the music and arts fest on California’s Central Coast.
September 02, 2025
Backstage Camera Roll
Backstage Camera Roll: Dream, Ivory at 9:30 Club and Webster Hall
The duo shares photos from their recent East Coast dates opening for Wisp.
August 28, 2025
