With 232 pages and an expanded 12″ by 12″ format, our biggest print issue yet celebrates the people, places, music, and art of our hometown, including cover features on David Lynch, Nipsey Hussle, Syd, and Phoebe Bridgers’ Saddest Factory Records, plus Brian Wilson, Cuco, Ty Segall, Lord Huron, Remi Wolf, The Doors, the art of RISK, Taz, Estevan Oriol, Kii Arens, and Edward Colver, and so much more.
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Photo by Michael Muller. Image design by Gene Bresler at Catch Light Digital. Cobver design by Jerome Curchod.
Phoebe Bridgers makeup: Jenna Nelson (using Smashbox Cosmetics)
Phoebe Bridgers hair: Lauren Palmer-Smith
MUNA hair/makeup: Caitlin Wronski
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Florence + the Machine, Everybody Scream
After recent big swings across the pop plate, Florence Welch’s gothic sixth album gets cerebral and probing as the songwriter proves herself to be more in touch with her emotions.
Chat Pile & Hayden Pedigo, In the Earth Again
Destruction and decay may be the themes explored by the unlikely collaboration of a noise-rock band and a folk guitarist, but instrumentally, they make it sound beautiful, lush, and gentle.
Soft Cell, The Art of Falling Apart [Super Deluxe Edition]
This six-disc collection expands upon the aggression, industrialism, and pernicious lyrics of the duo’s 1983 LP—a revenge, of sorts, on becoming pin-up darlings of the British new wave.
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Fifty Years of “Space Oddity”
New releases and a star-studded NASA event commemorate one of David Bowie’s most enduring songs.
July 11, 2019
Big Freedia Introduces Her Own Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Flavor
Big Freedia’s Bouncing Beignets features vanilla ice cream laced with with a bourbon caramel swirl.
July 09, 2019
Tyler, the Creator / photo by Andy Sawyer
A$AP Rocky’s Arrest Has Tyler, the Creator Canceling Sweden
Rocky’s peers Tyler and ScHoolboy Q are boycotting the country in solidarity.
July 08, 2019
Gary Clark Jr.: Home of the Brave
The Texas guitar hero faces harsh realities about race in America on his new album.
July 03, 2019
Tyler, the Creator Creates “Snowflake” Flavor with Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams
The LA rapper is making his dairy debut with a “playdate for your mouth.”
July 01, 2019
Photos from shoot with ILOVEMAKONNED for Flood’s Magazine “Passion” Issue. Shot at Warner Bros. Music offices in Los Angeles, CA on 6.4.19.
Food, Not Feelings, with iLoveMakonnen
How the “Tuesday” rapper made peace with what he eats—and everything else.
June 27, 2019
PREMIERE: Ra Ra Riot Hit the Road in “Bad to Worse” Video
Watch the introspective clip from the band’s forthcoming full-length, “Superbloom.”
June 27, 2019
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LIVE REVIEW: Freddie Gibbs & Madlib Debut “Bandana” in Los Angeles
Hip-hop’s reigning odd couple hot-boxed rabid fans at the Roxy on the Sunset Strip.
June 26, 2019
Redd Kross Return to Rock the Underground with “What’s a Boy to Do”
Listen to the latest song from the band’s upcoming album, “Beyond the Door.”
June 26, 2019
Art & Culture
WATCH: Jaden Smith and Al Gore Talk Climate Change
The politico and the pop activist convened onstage at Summit LA18 to consider ways to save the planet.
June 25, 2019
Jamie xx / photo by Joshua Mellin
Adult Swim Festival Goes Big for Year Two
Freddie Gibbs & Madlib, Jamie xx, and Lil Nas X highlight the lineup.
June 25, 2019
The Raconteurs Paid The Beatles a Sneaky Tribute
Jack White and company’s latest full-length has a secret album cover for true fans only.
June 24, 2019
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PLAYLIST: Yola Is a Little Bit Country, and a Little Bit Western
The Bristol-born artist proves once again that country music is as black as it is white.
June 21, 2019
Niia’s Passion for “The Sopranos”? Fuhgeddaboudit.
The sultry R&B singer hosts a podcast on the iconic TV series.
June 21, 2019
photo by Ari Marcopoulos
Beastie Boys Reveal Limited Edition “Sabotage” 3-Inch Single
Only twenty-five hundred copies of this Record Store Day exclusive will be made available.
June 20, 2019
Wayne Kramer of the MC5 Launches Michigan Library Tour
The rock guitar legend celebrates his award-winning book, “The Hard Stuff.”
June 19, 2019
Gary Clark Jr. / by Rozette Rago
WATCH: Gary Clark Jr. Gets Psychedelic in “Got to Get Up” Video
The politically charged clip comes from the outstanding “This Land” LP.
June 19, 2019
Iggy Pop / photo by Adam Maresca
Iggy Pop and Stumptown Unite for Signature Coffee
A portion of the proceeds will go to Girls Rock Camp Alliance.
June 17, 2019
Johnny Marr / photo by Luis Moreno
WATCH: Johnny Marr and Bernard Sumner Reunite to Play “Get the Message” in Greece
The Smiths guitarist and New Order frontman reformed their group Electronic to perform the 1991 hit.
June 17, 2019
LCD Soundsystem at Austin City Limits / photo by Daniel Cavazos
James Murphy’s Brooklyn Business Empire Is Growing
The LCD Soundsystem frontman is adding an eatery next to his existing wine bar.
June 14, 2019
