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Beat Connection

PREMIERE: Beat Connection Pulse in the Dark in “Ad Space” Live Session

From November’s “Product 3.”

2016. Paul Bergmann Ocean Song video

PREMIERE: Keep It Cool with Paul Bergmann in the Dreamy “Ocean Song” Video

His “Romantic Thoughts” EP is out now via Fairfax.

2016. Ranch Ghost, cred Ashley Boyd Jones

PREMIERE: Ranch Ghost Shows Off Their Melodic Stomp on “Turfin”

The Nashville group’s debut LP “Lookin” is out July 1 via Rough Beast

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PREMIERE: Misha Returns to the “Limelight” in Video from First Album since 2007

The polyglot musician returns with his second record on May 20.

Slow Steve // photo by Joshua Obliers

PREMIERE: Slow Steve Channels Berlin-era Bowie, Serge Gainsbourg on New LP

“Adventures” is out this Friday on Morr Music.

ORB

PREMIERE: ORB are Australia’s Latest Guitar Terrors in “First and Last Men”

The Geelong group’s new LP “Birth” is out July 1 on Castle Face.

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WATCH: Silversun Pickups Return to Silver Lake in the First Episode of “You Are Here”

Our new video series tours the cities that inspire the world.

The Butterfly, Uh-uh That’s Old, Here’s the Initial Lineup for POP Montreal 2016

Work them hips a lil’ bit.

Used Cassettes / photo by Rie

PREMIERE: Used Cassettes Export American Garage from Seoul

The expat quartet drops “Rock n Rills” on Friday, but you can stream the whole thing today.

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LISTEN: Local Natives Release New Single Following Surprise Appearance at Popscene

No word yet on whether a new record is to follow.

2016. Drinks with Jennifer Keyser. cred Aubrie Pick

Drinks With Jennifer: One of Austin’s Finest Bartenders Shares Her Top Five Concoctions

The bartender at Geraldine’s in Austin, Texas, talks us through making five of her favorite cocktails.

Whiskerman // photo by Riki Feldmann

PREMIERE: Whiskerman Channel Philly Soul on “Jackie & Delilah”

From the Bay Area group’s new album “Champions,” out May 20.

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“The Daily Show” Correspondents to Revisit the Show’s Transformation into Political Heavyweight at Politicon 2016

FLOOD is presenting the live panel that will feature former writers, correspondents, and the show’s co-creator.

Basmala

PREMIERE: Basmala Keeps Hip-Hop in Sacred Space on Self-Titled Debut

The beatmaker formerly known as Autolect looks for transcendence.

LIVE, IN PHOTOS: The 1975 at Shrine Expo Hall (4/18/2016)

The British quartet invade Los Angeles, are beautiful, and are probably aware of it.

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PREMIERE: Olivver the Kid Sets the “World on Fire,” Fights Cults with Dancing in New Video

When your wedding is being attended by an actual wolf, that may not be a good sign.

2016. The Dan Ryan cover crop

PREMIERE: Merge onto The Dan Ryan in the Groovy World of “Tidewater Rain Love”

“The Dan Ryan” is out May 27 via Cosmic Dreamer.

Grace Mitchell / photo by David Benjamin

Art & CultureEventsFilm + TV

RECAP: FLOOD 3 Launch Party with Grace Mitchell Performing at DTS Space LA

In celebration of our just-released third print issue, Mitchell made the pages come to life.

1964. Dr. Strangelove screenshot of Peter Sellers.

Art & CultureFilm + TV

“I Can Walk!”: What to Watch/Listen/Read/Do for Earth Day

Yeah, yeah, every day is Earth Day. But do you make time to watch “Dr. Strangelove” every day? Didn’t think so.

2016. Divino Niño The Bon Gripper video screenshot

PREMIERE: Get a Grip of Divino Niño in the “Le Bon Gripper” Video

“The Shady Sexyfornia Tapes” is out May 13 via The Native Sound.

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