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The Tenth Anniversay Issue

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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Holy Fuck, Event Beat

The Canadian band’s sixth collection of percussion-driven, electronically augmented art-rock walks a fascinating tightrope between hard-hitting noise and grooving synth-funk.

Dälek, Brilliance of a Falling Moon

Just as the industrial hip-hop stalwarts have never been tourists within the genre, Will Brooks’ lyrical focus on class war and normalized tragedy remains steadfast on the project’s tenth LP.

Digital Underground, Sex Packets [35th Anniversary Edition]

This double LP celebrates the adventurous 1990 debut from the freaks of the industry by offering rare remixes and other unreleased tracks from the era packaged with a 3D gatefold.
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Dan Deacon Press Photo Credit Frank Hamilton 2014

LISTEN: Dan Deacon Unveils New Fast-Paced Track “Learning To Relax”

The song will be available on “Gliss Riffer,” which is out February 24 via Domino

February 11, 2015

Suburban Living, “New Strings” music video screenshot

WATCH: Follow the Signs in Suburban Living’s Video for “New Strings”

Last month, Wesley Bunch released his debut, self-titled full-length under the moniker Suburban Living. His music—blissed-out daydreaming jams coated with a laid-back lustrous…

February 11, 2015

2015. Jon Stewart by Kevin Fitzsimons

Film + TV
Jon Stewart Is Leaving “The Daily Show” [Updated]

Comedy Central has announced the surprising news that Jon Stewart will be stepping down from The Daily Show. Thank you Jon. pic.twitter.com/yPdxjnkuLw…

February 10, 2015
WATCH: Hot Chip Illuminates in “Huarache Lights” Video

New album “Why Make Sense?” is out May 19 on Domino

February 10, 2015

Lord Huron / 2015 / photo by Josh Sanseri

LISTEN: Lord Huron Reignites the Campfire with New Single “Fool for Love”

The group’s sophomore effort “Strange Trails” is out April 7 via IAMSOUND Records.

February 10, 2015

Lady Lazarus / 2015 / photo by George Duchannes

LISTEN: Lady Lazarus Sings for Her Grandmother in Sprawling New Track, “Anna”

“Miracles” is out March 3 via the artist’s own label, Queen’s Ransom

February 10, 2015

Last Week Tonight / February 8 2015

Film + TV
WATCH: John Oliver Strikes Back (Against The Pharmaceutical Companies) in the Season Two Premiere of “Last Week Tonight”

“Kinda makes you feel like Walter White could have made more money cooking up rheumatoid arthritis medication.”

February 09, 2015

Beck accepts the Grammy for Album of the Year 2015

And The Winners Are: 2015 Grammys Edition

Winners from last night include Beck, Sam Smith, St. Vincent, Aphex Twin, Kendrick Lamar, and, Beyoncé (though not enough times, according to Kanye West).

February 09, 2015

2014. Grammys Announcement Twitter picture

Staff Picks
For Your Consideration: Our 2015 Grammys Predictions

We cast our ballot for this year’s ceremony.

February 06, 2015

2015. Sound Board header in red

PlaylistStaff Picks
Sound Board: The Week’s Best Tracks

On Monday, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow and predicted six more weeks of winter for the US, but that’s just…

February 06, 2015

2015. Olivia Jean press photo

LISTEN: Olivia Jean Turns Up the Fuzz on “You Really Got Me”

The Jack White protege’s Kinks cover will be available on her upcoming “Merry Widow” single for Third Man

February 05, 2015

2015. Sasquatch! Fest header

Art & Culture
Sasquatch! Announces 2015 Lineup

Memorial Day weekend at the Gorge will include headliners Kendrick Lamar, Robert Plant, and Modest Mouse, plus comedy acts.

February 04, 2015

2015. SXSW logo

Film + TV
SXSW Announces 2015 Film Lineup

Screenings include indies, docs, and foreign films, as well as features by Wim Wenders, Hal Hartley, Ryan Gosling, Alex Garland, and George Miller.

February 04, 2015

Dick Diver / 2015

LISTEN: Dick Diver Shares “Tearing The Posters Down” from Upcoming Record

The name’s a Fitzgerald reference, in case you were wondering.

February 04, 2015

2015. How To Dress Well photo by Zackery Michael

Events
RSVP: How to Dress Well at The Sayers Club

A Red Bull Sound Select show, with support from SWIMM and Cherry Glazerr on February 25 in Los Angeles.

February 04, 2015

Carl Bârat and The Jackals “A Strom Is Coming” screenshot

WATCH: Libertines Spin-Off Band Carl Bârat & The Jackals Share Video for “A Storm Is Coming”

Let It Reign, the debut album from the Bârat-fronted group, is out February 17 via Grand Jury.

February 04, 2015

2015. Ernie Ball’s Battle of the Band flyer crop

Events
CONTEST: Ernie Ball’s Battle of the Bands 2015

Next month we will be hitting the road with some of our favorite acts and heading to Austin, Texas. Want…

February 04, 2015

Blonde Redhead performs in the FLOOD Gallery / photo by Jasmine Safaeian

Events
LIVE: Blonde Redhead Plays an Intimate Set at FLOOD Gallery

An exclusive evening featuring a performance by the New York trio

February 03, 2015

All images copyright and courtesy of Nile Rodgers Productions

Nile Rodgers Announces the Return of Chic

Despite the fact that Nile Rodgers has consistently been writing/producing/glamorizing for the last four decades, it’s been a while for…

February 03, 2015

The Very Best / 2015 / photo by Johan Hugo

LISTEN: The Very Best Shares Track “Let Go,” Announces New Album “Makes A King”

Back in 2009, The Very Best boogied into the hearts of many with their excellent collaboration with Vampire Weekend’s Ezra…

February 03, 2015
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