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.
Cut Worms, Transmitter
Produced by Jeff Tweedy, Max Clarke’s fourth album tampers down the luster of past records, grounding aspects of the indie-folk songwriter’s music that once seemed impossibly pristine.
Kim Gordon, Play Me
Fully embracing the trashy SoundCloud-era internet aesthetic as she raps, sings, and shreds over industrial clatter, this is the sound of an artist who’s still inspired by the cutting edge at 72.
The Notwist, News From Planet Zombie
This folksy, brassy new iteration of the German trio excels at melodies that yearn and churn with melancholy—yet still manages something celebratory.
FLOOD Staff
photo by Ellie Stills
The fourth annual benefit for Autism Speaks was an all-star affair underscoring the healing power of rockin’ in the free world. Stephen’s daughter, Alex Stills, reports.
If “Angry Birds” can be the most popular movie in America, why not Google Maps?
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Directed by Russell Houghten, the project is a two-years-in-the-making international tour of the skating world—all in beautiful 4K ultra-HD.
2016. Andy Shauf Under the Influence screenshot
In this premiere installment of our new video series, the Canadian folk artist talks us through—and strips down—the opener from his ANTI- debut, “The Party.”
The Portland metalsmiths return with their second album, “Love.”
The Atlanta sextet heads to the lake with a Super 8 in this clip for the nostalgic opener from last year’s “Faces.”
2016. Ziemba press photo cred Megan Mack
“Hope Is Never” is out June 24 via Lo & Behold.
“We’ve got a squirrel.”
Beat Connection
From November’s “Product 3.”
2016. Paul Bergmann Ocean Song video
His “Romantic Thoughts” EP is out now via Fairfax.
2016. Ranch Ghost, cred Ashley Boyd Jones
The Nashville group’s debut LP “Lookin” is out July 1 via Rough Beast
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The polyglot musician returns with his second record on May 20.
Slow Steve // photo by Joshua Obliers
“Adventures” is out this Friday on Morr Music.
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The Geelong group’s new LP “Birth” is out July 1 on Castle Face.
Silversun Pickups You Are Here intro header
Our new video series tours the cities that inspire the world.
Work them hips a lil’ bit.
Used Cassettes / photo by Rie
The expat quartet drops “Rock n Rills” on Friday, but you can stream the whole thing today.
Local Natives / 2016 / credit unknown
No word yet on whether a new record is to follow.
2016. Drinks with Jennifer Keyser. cred Aubrie Pick
The bartender at Geraldine’s in Austin, Texas, talks us through making five of her favorite cocktails.
Whiskerman // photo by Riki Feldmann
From the Bay Area group’s new album “Champions,” out May 20.
