The Flood Tour was the fourth headlining concert tour by American alternative rock band The Neighbourhood, launched in support of their second studio album, Wiped Out!. Although the album would later receive its official release in 2015, the tour served as an early live showcase of new material while reinforcing the band's growing presence across the North American alternative and indie rock circuits.
The tour began on September 14, 2014, at the Sunshine Theater in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and concluded on October 30, 2014, at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada. Spanning 28 shows, The Flood Tour was limited exclusively to North America.
Background Following the commercial and critical momentum generated by their debut album I Love You. (2013), The Neighbourhood entered a transitional creative phase marked by darker sonic textures, atmospheric production, and introspective lyricism. Wiped Out! reflected this evolution, blending alternative rock, R&B influences, and ambient soundscapes.
The Flood Tour was conceived as a bridge between album cycles. Rather than waiting for the formal release of Wiped Out!, the band opted to preview unreleased tracks during intimate theater performances. This strategy not only cultivated anticipation among fans but also allowed the group to refine arrangements in a live setting before entering the next promotional phase.
Musically, the tour's setlists balanced established hits such as “Sweater Weather” and “Afraid” with early renditions of future album tracks including “R.I.P. 2 My Youth” and “The Beach.” The performances emphasized moody lighting, monochromatic stage design, and minimalist visuals consistent with the band's established black-and-white aesthetic.
Critical and Fan Reception Although The Flood Tour did not receive extensive mainstream press coverage compared to later tours, fan reception was notably strong. Concertgoers frequently cited the emotional intensity of the performances and the seamless integration of new material into the band's catalog.
Industry observers noted that the tour demonstrated The Neighbourhood's maturation as a live act. The group exhibited tighter musicianship and more cohesive stage production than on earlier tours, reflecting growing confidence and artistic direction.
Setlist "W.D.Y.W.F.M?" "Let It Go" "Wires" "Prey" "Baby Came Home" "Afraid" "Daddy Issues" "Female Robbery" "The Beach" "Wiped Out!" "Lurk" "Jealou$y" "Dangerous" "When I Get Back" "Icanteven" "U&I" "Warm" "Sweater Weather" "R.I.P. 2 My Youth"
Shows + List of 2015 concerts Date City Country Venue Opening actNorth AmericaSeptember 14, 2015 Albuquerque United States Sunshine Theater HunnyBad SunsSeptember 15, 2015 Denver Ogden TheatreSeptember 17, 2015 Dallas Southside BallroomSeptember 18, 2015 Austin Stubb's Waller Creek AmphitheatreSeptember 19, 2015 Houston Bayou Music CenterSeptember 21, 2015 St. Petersburg Jannus LiveSeptember 22, 2015 Miami The Fillmore MiamiSeptember 23, 2015 Orlando House of BluesSeptember 25, 2015 Nashville Ryman AuditoriumSeptember 26, 2015 Atlanta The MasqueradeSeptember 28, 2015 Washington, D.C. 9:30 ClubOctober 2, 2015 New York City Terminal 5October 5, 2015 Boston House of BluesOctober 6, 2015 Philadelphia Electric FactoryOctober 8, 2015 Montreal Canada MetropolisOctober 9, 2015 Toronto Danforth Music HallOctober 12, 2015 Pittsburgh United States Stage AEOctober 13, 2015 Detroit The Fillmore DetroitOctober 15, 2015 Chicago Aragon BallroomOctober 16, 2015 Minneapolis First AvenueOctober 17, 2015 Winnipeg Canada The GarrickOctober 20, 2015 Vancouver CommodoreOctober 21, 2015 Seattle United States The ShowboxOctober 23, 2015 Portland Crystal BallroomOctober 24, 2015 Oakland Fox Oakland TheatreOctober 27, 2015 San Diego House of BluesOctober 29, 2015 Los Angeles Shrine Expo HallOctober 30, 2015 Las Vegas Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
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