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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@, Autosmile
The experimental duo coil psychedelic-folk introspection around prog-rock guitar flourishes across the dramatically pivoting tracklist of their acoustically oriented debut for 4AD.
Rachel Chinouriri, I Think I Spoke Too Soon
On her second album, the English artist pivots to clubbier sounds that both satisfy and sting as she suppresses loneliness with a fake smile and a polished dance-pop sheen.
Fontaines D.C., Dopamine Chamber
Opting for a synthetic architecture over the driving guitar language of earlier records, the Dublin band shatters their sonic frontier to reveal a grim catechism for hyper-processed hedonism.
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Neighborhoods
Watch MT Jones Perform in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn for “Neighborhoods”
The British soul songwriter plays “Gentle Reminder” and “Why I Cry” in a backyard in the midst of touring the East Coast.
August 04, 2026
EventsLive, In Photos
Live, in Photos: Wet Leg at The Vic
The band was supported by local rockers Smut at their Lollapalooza kick-off show in Chicago.
July 30, 2026
FLOOD Sessions
Watch Arturo Sandoval Play “Sangú” Live at Blue Note Tokyo for “FLOOD Sessions”
The Afro-Cuban jazz band leader performs the title track from his recently released LP to close out the evening’s set in Japan.
July 30, 2026
Events
Portraits from Newport Folk Festival 2026: Jack Antonoff, Bebe Stockwell, Victoria Canal, and More
Backstage shots with This Is Lorelei, Madi Diaz, Morgan Nagler, Hot Tuna, KIRBY, and more from the legendary seaside fest in Rhode Island.
July 29, 2026
Neighborhoods
Watch atmos bloom Perform in South East London for “Neighborhoods”
The dream-pop duo play an acoustic version of “It’s Enough” from their newly released album Everythingness in the city’s Bermondsey district.
July 28, 2026
Backstage Camera Roll
Backstage Camera Roll: On the Road with Tomahawk and Melvins
Buzz Osborne takes us behind the scenes of their tour with Mike Patton’s long-running supergroup.
July 27, 2026
FLOOD FM
Join Villanelle This Week on a New Episode of FLOOD FM’s “Hacked”
The Manchester band spins tracks by Title Fight, Queens of the Stone Age, Marvin Gaye, and more ahead of their performance at Lollapalooza this weekend.
July 27, 2026
The “Loveland Tour”
EventsLive, In Photos
Live, in Photos: Suki Waterhouse at Hollywood Forever Cemetery
The second stop of the Loveland tour took over the storied venue with support from Charlotte Lawrence.
July 25, 2026
Backstage Camera Roll
Backstage Camera Roll: Gigi Perez at Citi Field for Noah Kahan’s “Great Divide” Tour
Behind-the-scenes shots of the pop star’s recent NYC dates supporting her debut album, At the Beach, in Every Life.
July 24, 2026
First Listen
Wolves of Glendale Share a Unique Proposition with New Single “My Uncle Got a Hot Tub”
The song’s over-the-top music video was filmed at the house from Obsession.
July 22, 2026
Neighborhoods
Watch Keenan O’Meara Perform in the Southern Catskills for “Neighborhoods”
The New York–based songwriter plays the final two tracks from his recently released debut album Bathe in the Everlasting Light.
July 21, 2026
Watch Pearl & the Oysters Live at Roland Warehouse and Creative Studio
The LA-via-Paris outfit celebrated the release of their new album Monkey Mind with an intimate event at the iconic music company’s Los Angeles studio.
July 14, 2026
FLOOD FM
Join Death Cab for Cutie This Week on a New Episode of FLOOD FM’s “Hacked”
Our latest digital cover stars spin tracks by Prince, Westside Cowboy, Lala Lala, Boards of Canada, and more.
July 13, 2026
Backstage Camera Roll
On the Road with Panic Shack
The Welsh punk upstarts share highlights from their first-ever North American headlining tour.
July 09, 2026
Neighborhoods
Watch Mountain of Youth Perform in Athens, Georgia for “Neighborhoods”
Set up in his backyard, Hunter Morris plays “Only in the Wild” and the title track from his new LP Nowhere, NW backed by Phillip Brantley and a chorus of crickets.
July 07, 2026
EventsLive, In Photos
Live, in Photos: Wolf Alice’s Homecoming Show at Finsbury Park
The London four-piece played the biggest show of their career in their hometown with The Last Dinner Party, Lykke Li, Rachel Chinouriri, Keo, and Florence Road.
July 07, 2026
EventsLive, In Photos
Live, in Photos: Open’er Festival 2026 with The Cure, The xx, Addison Rae, and More
Shots of PinkPantheress, JENNIE, Matt Berninger, Kneecap, and more at the annual event set at an airport outside of Warsaw.
July 06, 2026
Perfect Day
Perfect Day in Essex: Erin LeCount
The UK songwriter takes us thrifting, apple-picking, gardening, and more on an ideal day in her hometown.
July 06, 2026
EventsLive, In Photos
Live, in Photos: Kim Gordon at Metro Chicago
The Sonic Youth co-founder was joined by The Fiery Furnaces on the tour stop in support of her third solo LP, Play Me.
July 02, 2026
Staff Picks
The Best Albums of 2026 (So Far)
25 records that both define and transcend generations.
July 01, 2026
