FLOOD

Day one of FLOODfest SXSW featuring Dr. Octagon, Hinds, Cut Chemist, and more.

In its twenty-sixth year, San Francisco’s week-long music and arts festival is louder now than it’s ever been.

Clock’s a-tickin’, but we’ve got you covered. 

Ten shows that kept us watching, through binge and cringe.

Ten movies that defined the year, for better or for worse.

Twenty-five full-lengths that kept us going, one way or the other. 

Ten compositions that changed our landscapes, big and small.

Our latest print edition features Miguel in conversation with Pussy Riot’s Nadya Tolokonnikova, and an in-depth chat with artist Sage Vaughn.

Eighteen food and drink recipes straight from the stars of the fest’s fourth year. 

Plus Buff Monster, Demetri Martin, SURVIVE, White Reaper, and our picks and tips for this year’s festival slate. Presented by Toyota C-HR.

Belle and Sebastian, Fleet Foxes, Kaytranada, and more play in the Bay.

Party at the lake house.

Sylvan Esso, Grace Mitchell, Gus alt-J, and Flint Eastwood helped a massive crowd ball to the break of dawn.

The drink menu for your “Twin Peaks” viewing parties is now finalized. 

The filmmaker—and expert in all things Beastie Boys—gives us an inside look at the music video career of MCA’s Swiss uncle, who was definitely a real person. 

Your festival food experience doesn’t have to be limited to the confines of the festival itself.

Setting sail to Randall’s Island.

Still plenty of sand in the hourglass.

Plus, enter to win a trip to Chicago to take in the whole weekend.

“Missy…[checks notes]…Elliott?”