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.
The Durutti Column, Renascent
Sixteen long years since his last album, Vini Reilly makes a welcome return with a low-key album that’s still rich and lovely, unpretentious and open-hearted.
Shearwater, The New World
Jonathan Meiburg’s lyrical approach flits between apocalyptic soothsaying and naturalist poetry on his band’s ambitious and worldly eleventh album, which thrums with field recordings.
Ween, 12 Golden Country Greats [30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]
Embellished with over 20 unreleased demos and session outtakes, the brothers’ 1996 foray into country was as devoted to a single sound as they would ever be.
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Kehlani
In the days leading up to the big game at Levi’s Stadium, the brand will be hosting performances, exclusive merch drops, and more in San Francisco’s Financial District.
Live scenes and portraits of Antarctigo Vespucci, 54 Ultra, Bad Bad Hats, fantasy of a broken heart, 454, and more from the multi-venue, month-spanning festival.
Sean Dunnevant gives an acoustic performance of “Teeth” and “Glass” from his newly released album Below in NYC.
In the midst of touring last year’s All Is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade through Europe, the Icelandic band spins tunes from Viagra Boys, Beach House, and more.
Brittney Parks celebrated her 31st birthday with a spellbinding performance at the NYC venue, playing tracks from The BPM alongside standouts from her earlier releases.
“It’s playful, sweaty, a little dangerous, and totally honest.”
Sponsored by FLOOD, the February 11 event will see the collaborators discuss the band’s new album Tenterhooks, and will be followed by a DJ set by Aubert at Sid’s Bar.
The songwriter plays acoustic renditions of “Strawberry” and “Lucky Day” from her upcoming album Speed Kills.
The solo project from The Marías’ frontwoman played three nights at the Los Angeles venue this past weekend.
The indie electronic label recently brought their writing camp down to Brazil for two weeks of creativity and community.
Jack Gibson will be joined by Earlimart, Petra Haden, Rain Phoenix, Nate Cole, and more special guests this Thursday.
Katie Stelmanis spins tracks by Japanese Breakfast, Jane Inc., Sarah McLachlan, and more as she tours her latest project, Chin Up Buttercup.
The London post-punk band was joined by Canadian duo Ribbon Skirt at the historic Philly congregation.
The band’s hometown show raised funds for Hope the Mission and the Los Angeles Mission.
LA-via-Seattle songwriter Aarin Wright and her band play “Lucky” from her recent Platonics EP and the single “Montana Dream Wife” in the shadow of Dodger Stadium.
The songwriter and producer plays “Still Blue” and “Charcoal Juice” from his forthcoming debut album, I know trash people who keep the oceans clean.
The Brooklyn trio played their first gig of 2026 in Kansas City this past weekend.
Recorded in recognition of last January’s LA wildfires, Jeffrey Paradise spins a handful of tracks including his collaboration with Satin Jackets featured on our new Gimme Shelter benefit comp.
Fcukers
From Fcukers and Gorillaz to Austra and Tokyo Tea Room, here are the songs we couldn’t stop spinning over the past 12 months.
50 incredible live moments that defined our year in music, including Doechii, Turnstile, David Byrne, Clairo, Wet Leg, Rilo Kiley, Charli XCX, My Chemical Romance, Geese, and many more.
