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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The Tubs, Hard Life
With its well-curated influences and almost uncomfortably human lyrics, the London jangle-punk quartet’s third LP finds charm and combustible energy in its intersection of bleakness and pep.
Pixies, Bossanova [2026 Remaster]
This newly manicured version of the alt-rockers’ ersatz-divisive 1990 LP is so well-executed from start to finish that it’s impossible to forget that you’re not listening to the original version.
Ezra Collective, Here Because of Hope
The UK jazz quintet are determined to heal while acknowledging pain on their soulful fourth LP of deeply jubilant, genre-bending, and compassionate odes to the enduring power of hope.
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PREMIERE: Holy Oak Toasts Vampires, Doctors, and Past Lovers on “Second Son”
Taken from the album of the same name, out June 9.
April 05, 2017
PREMIERE: Lovely Bad Things Are the Love You’re Searching for in Their New EP “Homebodied”
The group’s latest is out March 31 via Burger.
March 27, 2017
FRENSHIP / photo by Matthew Kanzler
FLOODfest SXSW 2017 Takes Austin
Black Lips, Karen Elson, Middle Kids, and more helped us take over Cedar Street.
March 21, 2017
PREMIERE: Lunch Ladies Make Dream-Pop for the Garage on Debut LP
The New Jersey quartet are releasing “Down on the Sunset Strip” on Friday.
March 07, 2017
photo by Ziv Sade
Events
In Partnership with the Nonprofit Stupid Cancer, FLOOD to Present Balkan Beat Box’s Upcoming “Shout It Out” Tour
“Shout It Out” is out now via Digital Monkey.
March 07, 2017
Events
CONTEST: Enter to Win the #BeAnOriginal Prize Package Featuring a Gretsch Guitar, VOX Amp, Penguin Gift Card, and FLOOD Subscription
To celebrate FLOODfest at SXSW, we wanted to offer up something for everyone—regardless of whether you can make it out to Austin.
March 02, 2017
photo by Justin Borucki
PREMIERE: Paul and the Tall Trees Get Sweet in “She Comes Around” Video
Taken from last year’s “Our Love in the Light.”
February 27, 2017
Reggie Watts / photo by Ryan Hunter
Art & CultureEvents
RECAP: Reggie Watts and Jon & Vinny Come Together for DTS Space’s “Dine In Sound” at Animal in LA
There was charred bone-in ribeye, foie sauce, potato aligot, a group of creative minded friends and a music man who’s freestyle technique blazed the path through sound and food.
February 23, 2017
Events
RSVP: A Not So Sweet 16 Party at Fireside Bowl in Chicago
We’re teaming up with our friends at Deep Eddy to officially say smell ya later to 2016.
February 23, 2017
Events
RSVP: Original Penguin Presents FLOODfest at SXSW [UPDATED]
We’re bringing the noise back to the Cedar Street Courtyard in Austin, Texas, on Thursday, March 16, and Friday, March 17.
February 23, 2017
PREMIERE: my education Sing for the Road on “Class A”
The Austin post-rock ensemble takes flight.
February 23, 2017
PREMIERE: Jake from Modern Baseball Takes on The Mountain Goats, His Own “Everyday” for Original Tracks
Jake Ewald takes on “Palmcorder Yajna,” from “We Shall All Be Healed.”
February 21, 2017
PREMIERE: J.E. Sunde Views Indie-Folk Through a “Prism” in New Video
From the singer-songwriter’s forthcoming “Now I Feel Adored.”
February 20, 2017
photo by Adam Maresca
Events
LIVE, IN PHOTOS: Air + Style (2/18–19/2017)
YG, TV on the Radio, and a whole lot of snowboarders get high in LA.
February 20, 2017
PREMIERE: Cody Crump Teaches You How to “French Kiss,” Dance in New Video
In case you don’t already know. Seems like pertinent info.
February 14, 2017
PREMIERE: Fawns of Love Get Gauzy in “That’s What We Do” Single
From the forthcoming “Who Cares About Tomorrow.”
February 10, 2017
photo by Todd Weaver
PREMIERE: Blake Hazard Tantalizes “Before the Ice”
Plus Xander Singh lends a hand.
February 07, 2017
PREMIERE: Delia Derbyshire Appreciation Society Offer Soft Drones and Sweet Romance on Self-Titled Debut
Analog synths, gentle moods, and “Doctor Who.”
February 06, 2017
PREMIERE: In the Whale Orbit the “Galaxie” in New Video
The Denver duo keep their heads in the clouds.
February 02, 2017
Gone Til November: Iceland Airwaves Announces Initial Lineup
In case you happen to be looking for an excuse to get out of the country for a bit.
February 01, 2017
