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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Flying Lotus, Big Mama
A hodgepodge of electronic textures, genres, and styles, the artist’s proper debut for his own Brainfeeder label feels improvisational despite its meticulous craftsmanship.
Talking Heads, Tentative Decisions: Demos & Live
These early live recordings and studio demos of tracks familiar from the band’s first three LPs provide worthwhile peeks into the ensemble’s process as a trio.
Various artists, HELP(2)
The sequel to the Britpop-era War Child comp couldn’t have arrived at a better time, with its guest-filled track list embodying the charity’s mission of healing in the midst of global violence.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Announcing FLOOD 8, Available Now for Purchase and Free Download
Our latest print edition is our first-ever double issue, featuring four cover stories—on Jack White, Courtney Barnett, Roy Choi (in conversation with Portugal. The Man), and Kate Berlant and John Early.
May 01, 2018
Sunflower Bean / photo by Carlo Cavaluzzi
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SXSW 2018: The Portraits
Photographer Carlo Cavaluzzi captures Kurt Vile, Dr. Octagon, and more between sets.
March 20, 2018
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FLOODfest SXSW 2018, Friday
Day three of FLOODfest SXSW featuring Porches, Kurt Vile, Speedy Ortiz, and more.
March 17, 2018
Starcrawler / photo by Carlo Cavaluzzi
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FLOODfest SXSW 2018, Thursday
Day two of FLOODfest SXSW featuring Starcrawler, Jukebox the Ghost, Lucy Dacus, and more.
March 16, 2018
Dr. Octagon / photo by Carlo Cavaluzzi
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FLOODfest SXSW 2018, Wednesday
Day one of FLOODfest SXSW featuring Dr. Octagon, Hinds, Cut Chemist, and more.
March 15, 2018
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LIVE, IN PHOTOS: Noise Pop 2018
In its twenty-sixth year, San Francisco’s week-long music and arts festival is louder now than it’s ever been.
March 01, 2018
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The 2017 FLOOD Holiday Gift Guide
Clock’s a-tickin’, but we’ve got you covered.
December 18, 2017
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The Best TV of 2017
Ten shows that kept us watching, through binge and cringe.
December 14, 2017
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The Best Films of 2017
Ten movies that defined the year, for better or for worse.
December 14, 2017
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The Best Albums of 2017
Twenty-five full-lengths that kept us going, one way or the other.
December 13, 2017
Staff Picks
The Best Songs of 2017
Ten compositions that changed our landscapes, big and small.
December 12, 2017
Art & CultureFilm + TV
Announcing FLOOD 7, Available Now for Purchase and Free Download
Our latest print edition features Miguel in conversation with Pussy Riot’s Nadya Tolokonnikova, and an in-depth chat with artist Sage Vaughn.
October 24, 2017
