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.
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Portrayal of Guilt, …Beginning of the End
The Austin trio pushes into new territories within the frameworks of hardcore and metal, inserting flourishes of trip-hop, nu metal, and even Memphis rap into their aggressive package.
VINSON, Raw Honey
The debut album from the Detroit-reared artist jumps from jazz to electronica to R&B while always maintaining a cohesive structure of easy Sunday-morning vibes.
Friko, Something Worth Waiting For
With their second album, the Chicago band sheds their tough noise-pop exterior to reveal a more delicate sound—and emotional truisms to match—as they grow more confident.
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FLOOD: The WORLDZ Issue
Conversations with five cultural influencers and corporate executives who’ll be attending WORLDZ 2018.
October 16, 2018
A$AP Rocky / photo by Adrian Santos
Events
LIVE, IN PHOTOS: Treasure Island 2018
After a year’s hiatus, the Bay Area festival returns, albeit in a new location.
October 16, 2018
Playlist
PLAYLIST: Advance Base Presents Songs About Animal Companionship
Owen Ashworth doesn’t wanna be your dog, but he wouldn’t mind hearing the song you wrote about your pet.
October 05, 2018
Beck / photo by Luis Moreno
Events
LIVE, IN PHOTOS: Ohana Fest 2018
The Eddie Vedder–curated SoCal festival featured all of your favorite artists covering all of your favorite songs.
October 02, 2018
Phoenix / photo by Laura Studarus
Events
LIVE, IN PHOTOS: Grandoozy 2018
Fifty artists. Three nights. 177 traffic citations. 5,280 feet above sea level.
September 18, 2018
Events
RSVP: FLOODfest Vegas 2018
We’re returning to Sin City for a Life Is Beautiful pregame featuring St. Vincent (DJ set) and more to be announced.
August 29, 2018
Events
LIVE, IN PHOTOS: Interpol Closes Out House of Vans Brooklyn’s Eight-Year Run
Rock and roll, bitch, HoV BK was into it.
August 27, 2018
Playlist
PLAYLIST: The SiriusXMU “Download 15” Festival Season Playlist
Prep for your next festival destination with an XMU-curated playlist featuring St. Vincent, Arcade Fire, Jack White, and more.
August 16, 2018
Playlist
PLAYLIST: The Alt-8 Artists You Need to Know
SiriusXM’s Alt Nation DJ and music programmer Jeff Regan breaks down eight rising festival artists you don’t want to miss.
August 16, 2018
Florence + the Machine / photo by Adrian Santos
Events
LIVE, IN PHOTOS: Outside Lands 2018
Eleven years after its debut, the Golden Gate Park extravaganza continues to push away the fog.
August 15, 2018
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LIVE, IN PHOTOS: Beach Goth 2018
The Growlers-curated festival returns with a brand new energy—not to mention a resurrected Ramones.
August 08, 2018
St. Vincent / photo by Carlo Cavaluzzi
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FLOODfest Chicago 2018 Holds Court
Japanese Breakfast, St. Vincent, and Just Loud tore up the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel for FLOODfest’s fourth year.
August 07, 2018
Digital CoverEvents
2018 FLOOD Festival Guide: St. Vincent and Arcade Fire
Featuring Annie Clark in conversation with Phillipa Price, and Arcade Fire in conversation with Preservation Hall Jazz Band, plus Lizzo, Sunflower Bean, Jungle, and more. Presented by Toyota and SiriusXM.
July 30, 2018
Events
RSVP: FLOODfest Chicago 2018 with Japanese Breakfast, St. Vincent (DJ Set), and Just Loud
Plus, enter to win a trip to Chicago to go to Lollapalooza as well.
July 24, 2018
Art & CultureEvents
RECAP: FLOOD 8 Launch Party with Roy Choi and DJ Anthony Valadez
In celebration of our eighth print issue, Roy Choi offered up food wisdom for the ages.
July 18, 2018
photo by Cindy Barrymore
Events
LIVE, IN PHOTOS: Radiohead at the United Center
Kicking off their month-long East Coast arena tour, the English experimentalists brought their operatic live show to the Madhouse on Madison.
July 10, 2018
Staff Picks
The Best Albums of 2018 (So Far)
From Amen Dunes to Yo La Tengo, twenty-five releases from this year that are leading the pack.
June 19, 2018
Yeah Yeah Yeahs / photo by Joyce Jude Lee
Events
LIVE, IN PHOTOS: Governors Ball 2018 Rolls Through Randall’s Island
The NYC-based music festival’s eighth year featured headlining performances by Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Travis Scott, Eminem, and Jack White.
June 05, 2018
Depeche Mode / photo by David Iskra
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LIVE, IN PHOTOS: Depeche Mode and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento
The new wave legends took Sactown by storm with special guests BRMC.
May 31, 2018
photo by Kirby Gladstein
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LIVE, IN PHOTOS: Courtney Barnett at The Pico Union Project in LA
The FLOOD 8 cover star played her new album in its entirety for a packed congregation at the converted synagogue venue.
May 11, 2018
