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The Beastie Boys filming the “Pass the Mic” video / photo courtesy of Mario Caldato Jr.

Get Nice: Pharrell, Henry Rollins, Bad Brains, and More Pay Tribute to the Beastie Boys

Twenty-five years later, “Check Your Head”‘s influence still looms large.

April 21, 2017

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Announcing FLOOD 6, Available Now for Purchase and Free Download

In addition to a cover story on “Silicon Valley”’s Thomas Middleditch, our latest print issue also features an extended celebration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Beastie Boys’ “Check Your Head.”

April 19, 2017
WATCH: Fan Your FOMO with Some Coachella 2017 Video Highlights

From Radiohead’s unforeseen crowd-pleasing to “Kung Fu” Kenny’s cinematic themes

April 18, 2017
WATCH: APE Records and Tamir Muskat Welcome You to Tel Aviv in the Latest Episode of “You Are Here”

Israel’s vibrant art scene is front and center in the second episode of our video series touring the cities that inspire the world.

April 17, 2017
Eight Lower-Billed Coachella Artists You Need to Rework Your Schedule For

Have you heard of this band Radiohead?

April 12, 2017

photo by Ziv Sade

PREMIERE: Balkan Beat Box’s “Shout It Out” Gets a Pair of Fresh Remixes

Must be nice to have talented fans.

April 10, 2017

photo by Ryan Hunter

Art & CultureEvents
RECAP: Burton x Aoxi Launch at the Burton LA Flagship Store

The well-traveled DJ/producer/label-boss is showing people how to travel with a new line of bags and luggage.

April 06, 2017

photo by Ip Hoi Wan

PREMIERE: Holy Oak Toasts Vampires, Doctors, and Past Lovers on “Second Son”

Taken from the album of the same name, out June 9.

April 05, 2017
PREMIERE: Lovely Bad Things Are the Love You’re Searching for in Their New EP “Homebodied”

The group’s latest is out March 31 via Burger.

March 27, 2017

FRENSHIP / photo by Matthew Kanzler

FLOODfest SXSW 2017 Takes Austin

Black Lips, Karen Elson, Middle Kids, and more helped us take over Cedar Street.

March 21, 2017
PREMIERE: Lunch Ladies Make Dream-Pop for the Garage on Debut LP

The New Jersey quartet are releasing “Down on the Sunset Strip” on Friday.

March 07, 2017

photo by Ziv Sade

Events
In Partnership with the Nonprofit Stupid Cancer, FLOOD to Present Balkan Beat Box’s Upcoming “Shout It Out” Tour

“Shout It Out” is out now via Digital Monkey.

March 07, 2017
Events
CONTEST: Enter to Win the #BeAnOriginal Prize Package Featuring a Gretsch Guitar, VOX Amp, Penguin Gift Card, and FLOOD Subscription

To celebrate FLOODfest at SXSW, we wanted to offer up something for everyone—regardless of whether you can make it out to Austin.

March 02, 2017

photo by Justin Borucki

PREMIERE: Paul and the Tall Trees Get Sweet in “She Comes Around” Video

Taken from last year’s “Our Love in the Light.”

February 27, 2017

Reggie Watts / photo by Ryan Hunter

Art & CultureEvents
RECAP: Reggie Watts and Jon & Vinny Come Together for DTS Space’s “Dine In Sound” at Animal in LA

There was charred bone-in ribeye, foie sauce, potato aligot, a group of creative minded friends and a music man who’s freestyle technique blazed the path through sound and food.

February 23, 2017
Events
RSVP: A Not So Sweet 16 Party at Fireside Bowl in Chicago

We’re teaming up with our friends at Deep Eddy to officially say smell ya later to 2016.

February 23, 2017
Events
RSVP: Original Penguin Presents FLOODfest at SXSW [UPDATED]

We’re bringing the noise back to the Cedar Street Courtyard in Austin, Texas, on Thursday, March 16, and Friday, March 17.

February 23, 2017
PREMIERE: my education Sing for the Road on “Class A”

The Austin post-rock ensemble takes flight.

February 23, 2017
PREMIERE: Jake from Modern Baseball Takes on The Mountain Goats, His Own “Everyday” for Original Tracks

Jake Ewald takes on “Palmcorder Yajna,” from “We Shall All Be Healed.”

February 21, 2017
PREMIERE: J.E. Sunde Views Indie-Folk Through a “Prism” in New Video

From the singer-songwriter’s forthcoming “Now I Feel Adored.”

February 20, 2017
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