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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In Conversation
In Conversation: Donnie Looks Back at “The Colored Section”
The vocalist discusses the message and making of his groundbreaking 2002 neo-soul debut.
June 17, 2021
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In Conversation
Music, Joy, and Serendipity: Sérgio Mendes on His Magical 60-Year Career
In our video interview, Mendes talks about treasured moments from his storied life in music ahead of his special debuting on PBS on Sunday.
June 04, 2021
San Clemente comedians Chad and JT — real names, Tom Allen and John Parr — took their (perhaps authentic) surfer dude characters to Huntington Beach last week offering free masks. Their video, both funny and eye-opening, went viral — attracting millions of views. (Photo courtesy of Tom Allen and John Parr)
Art & CultureBreaking
The Laid-Back Activism of Chad and JT
Orange County-based surfer bros employ radical kindness, an “aura of stoke,” and hilarious city council appearances to slyly promote grass-roots engagement.
October 30, 2020
Art & Culture
Art for Our Sake: Amplifier’s Art Machine for Social Change
Founder Aaron Huey and Executive Director Cleo Barnett on how the Seattle-based design lab harnesses the change-driving power of analog art in a digital age.
October 27, 2020
In Conversation
In Conversation: Amon Tobin Talks About the Electronic Psych-Folk of Figueroa
The Brazilian electronic composer’s debut under the moniker, “The World As We Know It,” arrives this Friday.
July 28, 2020
In Memoriam
Hellraiser: 10 Reasons Why Steve Priest of The Sweet Totally Ruled
The bass player passed away yesterday at the age of 72.
June 05, 2020
In Conversation: The Lemon Twigs Talk “Songs for the General Public”
Brian and Michael D’Addario on their new record and the sonic secrets at the heart of their ’70s obsession.
May 27, 2020
In Memoriam
10 Massive Artists Profoundly Inspired by Little Richard
Here are ten musicians who owe an insurmountable debt to the late King (and Queen) of rock ’n’ roll.
May 11, 2020
PREMIERE: LA Psych Rockers The Warlocks Unveil “I’m Not Good Enough/Party Like We Used To” Video
We caught up with the band’s frontman Bobby Hecksher to get the latest on their ninth album and new video.
April 14, 2020
In Memoriam
In Conversation: Remembering Gang of Four’s Andy Gill (1956-2020)
A previously unpublished interview with the post-punk guitar legend.
February 03, 2020
In Conversation
In Conversation: Jody Stephens Talks Big Star’s Enduring Legacy
With Craft Recordings reissuing their first two LPs, the band’s drummer takes us behind the scenes of their inception.
January 22, 2020
Ten Truly Strange Christmas Albums
From “Disco Noël” to “This Ain’t No White Christmas,” here are ten wonderfully weird albums to get you in the holiday spirit.
December 18, 2019
The 2010s: Ten Great Debut Albums from the Past Decade
From Janelle Monáe to Deafheaven, some notable career-defining first releases.
December 03, 2019
Track by Track
Wayne Coyne Breaks Down The Flaming Lips’ New “The Soft Bulletin” Live LP Track by Track
“Whatever happens, it’s going to sound cool!”
December 02, 2019
The 2010s: The 10 Most Fantastic Farewell Albums of the Decade
Listing the swan songs of those who are gone but certainly not forgotten.
November 27, 2019
In Conversation: Opeth’s “In Cauda Venenum” Is a Different Kind of Heaviness
Mikael Åkerfeldt on the Swedish prog metal group’s bilingual, “super-epic” new album.
September 26, 2019
In Memoriam
Remembering Nick Walusko: 1960-2019
A tribute to Nicky Wonder, cofounder of the Wondermints and guitarist for Brian Wilson, who died this week at age fifty-nine.
August 08, 2019
Mastodon Honors Beloved Manager on “Stairway to Nick John”
Drummer/vocalist Brann Dailor on the Led Zeppelin classic they recorded for their late manager, who passed away last year.
May 17, 2019
Straight from the King’s Mouth: Wayne Coyne on The Flaming Lips’ New Album for Record Store Day
Named for Coyne’s 2015 art instillation of the same name, “King’s Mouth” features twelve interconnected songs with narration from The Clash’s Mick Jones.
April 11, 2019
Art & CultureDigital CoverFilm + TV
Colluding with Rob Rogers and Tenacious D’s Jack Black and Kyle Gass
Our FLOOD 9 cover conversation between ex–Pittsburgh Post-Gazette political cartoonist and an irreverent rock duo.
October 31, 2018
