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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Depeche Mode, Memento Mori: Mexico City
The live album tied to the new-wave icons’ new concert film shows how a lifelong band persists through loss while maturing their dusky music and a deep connection to their audience.
Prince & The Revolution, Around the World in a Day [40th Anniversary Edition]
Besides its crystal-clear sound, the draw for this expanded singles collection is its curios such as the 22-minute “America” and Prince’s serpentine contribution to the We Are the World album.
La Luz, Extra! Extra!
Reworking tracks from 2024’s News of the Universe LP, Shana Cleveland emphasizes themes of change, non-determinism, and acceptance on an EP that aptly feels a little lonely.
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EventsLive, In Photos
Live, in Photos: Roskilde Festival 2025 with Charli XCX, Nine Inch Nails, FKA twigs, and More
Celebrating that “orange feeling” with Olivia Rodrigo, Doechii, Deftones, Lola Young, MØ, and others at the annual festival in Denmark.
July 07, 2025
Events
Kelcey Ayer Is Throwing a Party for the Dogs
The free, FLOOD-sponsored day party on April 26 in LA will feature sets by the Local Natives co-founder and Kaycie Satterfield to benefit MaeDay Rescue.
April 18, 2025
Film + TV
GRAMMY Noms 2025: A Step Towards Relevance
See the full list of nominees, including some surprise nods for Charli XCX, Chappell Roan, André 3000, Fontaines D.C., IDLES, and Doechii.
November 08, 2024
Tue Aug 13 — Los Angeles, CA — YouTube Theater
Jane’s Addiction Cancels Tour After On-Stage Altercation
“The band have made the difficult decision to take some time away as a group.”
September 16, 2024
SOFI TUKKER Announce New Album “Bread,” Unveil Wild “Throw Some Ass” Video
The duo also revealed their biggest US headline tour to date, kicking off September 18 in Austin.
May 03, 2024
Christine and the Queens Reimagine Bee Gees’ “Stayin’ Alive”
“This is our fond farewell to 2023. Our PUNK gesture for a better future.”
December 29, 2023
Events
Members of No Doubt, The Specials, and More Playing Tribute Event for Terry Hall in LA
Fishbone, Shepard Fairey, Rancid’s Tim Armstrong, and a “super secret special guest” will also appear at the event benefiting Musack on October 13 and 14.
August 30, 2023
Studio visit with Risk, Estevan Oriol & Jim Evans. Photographed for Flood Mag.
In Conversation
Risky Business: The Pioneering SoCal Art of RISK, TAZ, and Estevan Oriol
From car and surf culture to their connections to LA rock, punk, and hip-hop, these artists have had a profound impact on visual art in our city.
December 21, 2022
Photo by Alicia Sadler
Joy Downer Teams Up with Beck for “Chain Reaction”
The song also features guitar work from Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready and percussion by Lauren Brown.
April 22, 2022
Photo by Edward Colver
In Conversation
The Punk Noir of Edward Colver
Catching up with the photographer whose iconic images helped to define the birth of LA’s punk scene.
February 16, 2022
Hear Liam Gallagher’s New “Instant Classic” Holiday Ballad “All You’re Dreaming Of”
In other news, Gallagher says he and brother Noel are “both the problem” in Oasis feud.
November 27, 2020
Neighborhoods
Watch Remi Wolf Play LA’s First Drive-In Show for “Neighborhoods” Session
The first live show in Los Angeles since the pandemic unfolded raised funds for PLUS1 for Black Lives Fund and Summaeverythang.
July 02, 2020
Rapper Chika Chronicles Her Police Detainment At Los Angeles George Floyd Protest
Jane Oranika (aka emerging rap star Chika) has never been a stranger to speaking out, with her voice first gaining…
May 31, 2020
photo by Violeta Alvarez
Sharon Van Etten to Perform with Fountains of Wayne in Honor of Adam Schlesinger
The remaining members of FoW will reunite for the first time in seven years.
April 20, 2020
Film + TV
Watch “The Illumination of Jim Woodring,” a New Documentary on the Fascinating Artist
The full-length film can be watched here.
April 17, 2020
Film + TV
Like, Oh My God! Iconic ’80s Movie “Valley Girl” Available on Digital Platforms for First Time
The movie that helped launch the career of a teenaged Nicolas Cage is now streaming.
April 14, 2020
PREMIERE: Sofi Tukker’s “Fantasy” Gets Remix Treatment from Tommie Sunshine & Disco Fries
The track is from their new “Dancing on the People Remix EP.”
April 09, 2020
Remembering Bill Withers: 1938-2020
Questlove, Flying Lotus, Chance the Rapper, Kacey Musgraves, Flea, and many others on the passing of the soul giant.
April 03, 2020
Light in the Attic to Host Livestream Charity Event with Jarvis Cocker, Fred Armisen, and More
Jarvis Cocker, Fred Armisen, Devendra Banhart, Ben Gibbard, Marcos Valle, and many others will perform in support of MusicCare’s COVID-19 relief fund.
March 31, 2020
10 Great New Quarantine Cover Songs from Phoebe Bridgers, Angel Olsen, Jim James, and More
Tierra Whack, James Blake, and Jason Isbell take on covers by the likes of Radiohead, Roxy Music, and John Prine.
March 30, 2020
