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Rodrigo Amarante, “Drama”

Amarante’s second solo album is the work of a vexingly imaginative, subtly unpredictable, and ruminatively humorous composer.

July 26, 2021
Reviews
Alice Coltrane, “Kirtan: Turiya Sings”

The composer pulls from prayerful moments with voice and Wurlitzer electric organ to awe-inspiring results.

July 19, 2021
FLOOD’s Guide to Record Store Day 2021 Part 2: Beastie Boys, Aretha Franklin, The Clash, Amy Winehouse, and More

23 new releases we’re excited for during RSD Drop 2 on July 17.

July 16, 2021
Reviews
Arthur Brown’s Kingdom Come, “Eternal Messenger”

The new box set celebrates Brown’s exploration of rough-hewn art rock with a twist alongside his crew Kingdom Come.

July 08, 2021
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Various Artists, “Red Hot + Free”

Red Hot beats as it hasn’t in quite some time, pushing its participants further than you may have imagined.

July 02, 2021
Hit the Deck: The Cassette Tape Revival Is in Full Swing

Artists, tape manufacturers, and distributors weigh in on major-label involvement in the latest trend in physical music media.

July 01, 2021

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Celebrating Andy Gill and Gang of Four with Warpaint, The Sounds, Helmet, The Dandy Warhols, and Go4’s John Sterry

Gang of Four finally get their tribute thanks to Tom Morello and friends with “The Problem of Leisure: A Celebration of Andy Gill and Gang of Four.”

June 29, 2021
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Tyler, the Creator, “Call Me If You Get Lost”

Tyler shows off his progress as a rapper with a power and musicality you knew he had in him, yet feared he’d let slide.

June 28, 2021
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MIKE, “Disco!”

There is glee to be found in every crevice of the Bronx rapper’s immersion in house music and bossa nova.

June 23, 2021
In Conversation
In Conversation: Sunroof’s Daniel Miller and Gareth Jones Discuss Their Debut LP 40 Years in the Making

The Mute Records founder and Depeche Mode producer talk collaboration, modular synths, and the influence of Kraftwerk on their new record.

June 21, 2021
Art & Culture
In Conversation: The Prodigy’s Maxim Presents His Prodigious Talents in the Visual Arts

The multimedia artist discusses his new project “Hope,” which merges music, film, and sculpture.

June 16, 2021
Reviews
Black Sabbath, “Sabotage: Super Deluxe Edition”

This edition offers more mind-expanding madness in demo form, a never-before-released live album, and explosive re-mastered sound.

June 15, 2021
FLOOD’s Guide to Record Store Day 2021: Prince, Beck, Flaming Lips, Fela Kuti, The Police, and More

Here’s 22 new releases we’re excited for with the return of RSD on June 12

June 11, 2021
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Paul & Linda McCartney, “Ram” [50th Anniversary Half-Speed Mastering]

This warm, mossy 50th anniversary reissue benefits from the dirtball proceedings of its homespun recording sessions and its homier, oblong songs.

May 27, 2021
Lightning Bolt in a Bottle: Capturing David Bowie with “Modern Love” and Masayoshi Sukita

The new BBE Music tribute comp and Sukita’s art book “Eternity” remember the artist as feline, fragile, and soulful.

May 25, 2021
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Annette Peacock, “X-Dreams” + “The Perfect Release” (Remastered)

Both records remain stunning after nearly 45 years, with neither losing their punch or import.

May 25, 2021
In Conversation
In Conversation: Can’s Irmin Schmidt on the Band’s Legacy and Most Memorable Live Shows

Germany’s beloved experimentalists get to the heart of their art with a series of never-before-released live albums kicking off this Friday.

May 25, 2021
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Marianne Faithfull with Warren Ellis, “She Walks in Beauty”

Faithfull finds sympathetic, poetic tones and empathetic lilting melodies in the guise of producer/violinist Ellis.

May 24, 2021
Art & Culture
Everyone Needs an Advocate: Photographer Daniel Efram Details “The Steve Keene Art Book”

The retrospective on the artist, whose work you may know from Pavement and Silver Jews album covers, has nearly reached its Kickstarter goal.

May 21, 2021
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The Mars Volta, “La Realidad de los Sueños”

The mega-box set gives rabid fans something to hold onto, stuffing the band’s innovative discography into an immense treasure chest.

May 21, 2021
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