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.
Punchbag, I Am Obsessed
The South London sibling duo take stock of the clutter in their life with a second EP of rave-infused pop-punk that may convince the listener that it was actually recorded in 2012.
Earl Sweatshirt / MIKE / Surf Gang, Pompeii // Utility
Working over Surf Gang’s emollient cloud-rap sound beds, both rappers’ blackly comic takes on the fall of mankind in the 21st century come together in a show of unity, utility, and futility.
Jessie Ware, Superbloom
Three albums into her tenure as a pure-pleasure purveyor, Ware leans into the featherweight grooves of the ABBA era for a smooth yet occasionally frictionless epilogue to the trilogy.
FLOOD Staff
Music’s leading experts in disaster management play a golden-hour set on an NYC rooftop consisting of “Narcissist” and “The Subletter,” both from the band’s debut EP Life Rights.
UK songwriter George van den Broek shares how Stevie Wonder, Donald Fagan, and more helped shape his vision for his new “return to innocence” LP.
The recently founded alliance of American music and arts foundations and organizations took to LA this past week with performances, talks, and more.
Kehlani
In the days leading up to the big game at Levi’s Stadium, the brand will be hosting performances, exclusive merch drops, and more in San Francisco’s Financial District.
Live scenes and portraits of Antarctigo Vespucci, 54 Ultra, Bad Bad Hats, fantasy of a broken heart, 454, and more from the multi-venue, month-spanning festival.
Sean Dunnevant gives an acoustic performance of “Teeth” and “Glass” from his newly released album Below in NYC.
In the midst of touring last year’s All Is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade through Europe, the Icelandic band spins tunes from Viagra Boys, Beach House, and more.
Brittney Parks celebrated her 31st birthday with a spellbinding performance at the NYC venue, playing tracks from The BPM alongside standouts from her earlier releases.
“It’s playful, sweaty, a little dangerous, and totally honest.”
Sponsored by FLOOD, the February 11 event will see the collaborators discuss the band’s new album Tenterhooks, and will be followed by a DJ set by Aubert at Sid’s Bar.
The songwriter plays acoustic renditions of “Strawberry” and “Lucky Day” from her upcoming album Speed Kills.
The solo project from The Marías’ frontwoman played three nights at the Los Angeles venue this past weekend.
The indie electronic label recently brought their writing camp down to Brazil for two weeks of creativity and community.
Jack Gibson will be joined by Earlimart, Petra Haden, Rain Phoenix, Nate Cole, and more special guests this Thursday.
Katie Stelmanis spins tracks by Japanese Breakfast, Jane Inc., Sarah McLachlan, and more as she tours her latest project, Chin Up Buttercup.
The London post-punk band was joined by Canadian duo Ribbon Skirt at the historic Philly congregation.
The band’s hometown show raised funds for Hope the Mission and the Los Angeles Mission.
LA-via-Seattle songwriter Aarin Wright and her band play “Lucky” from her recent Platonics EP and the single “Montana Dream Wife” in the shadow of Dodger Stadium.
The songwriter and producer plays “Still Blue” and “Charcoal Juice” from his forthcoming debut album, I know trash people who keep the oceans clean.
The Brooklyn trio played their first gig of 2026 in Kansas City this past weekend.
