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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Flying Lotus, Big Mama
A hodgepodge of electronic textures, genres, and styles, the artist’s proper debut for his own Brainfeeder label feels improvisational despite its meticulous craftsmanship.
Talking Heads, Tentative Decisions: Demos & Live
These early live recordings and studio demos of tracks familiar from the band’s first three LPs provide worthwhile peeks into the ensemble’s process as a trio.
Various artists, HELP(2)
The sequel to the Britpop-era War Child comp couldn’t have arrived at a better time, with its guest-filled track list embodying the charity’s mission of healing in the midst of global violence.
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Neighborhoods
Watch mehro Perform “howling” in the Topanga Canyon Hills for “Neighborhoods”
The LA-based songwriter performs the recent single from his “Alchemy/Dark Corners” series.
October 26, 2021
Neighborhoods
Watch Seafoam Walls Perform “Dependency” and “Program” in Miami for “Neighborhoods”
Both tracks will appear on their debut LP “XVI,” out November 12 via Thurston Moore’s Daydream Library Series.
October 19, 2021
FLOOD FM’s “F Yeah Fridays” Ep. 24 feat. Sunflower Bean, Band of Horses, Snail Mail, and More
This week’s “Fave 15” podcast also includes Hannah Jadagu, Shamir, Smile x Robyn, Black Country, New Road, and Geographer.
October 15, 2021
Neighborhoods
Watch Hayden Thorpe Play “Metafeeling” in a Bean Tent in Kendal, U.K. for “Neighborhoods”
The former Wild Beasts vocalist performs a track from his new solo LP at Low Sizergh Farm in the U.K.’s Lake District.
October 14, 2021
Neighborhoods
Watch JW Francis Play “John, Take Me with You” from the Appalachian Trail for “Neighborhoods”
The New York–based songwriter performs the track from his new LP “WANDERKID” in Killington, Vermont.
October 12, 2021
FLOOD FM’s “F Yeah Fridays” Ep. 23 feat. Lil Yachty x Tame Impala, Mitski, Bonobo, and More
This week’s “Fave 15” podcast also includes Tank and The Bangas with Big Freedia, Hand Habits, Big Thief, and White Lies.
October 08, 2021
Neighborhoods
Watch Muzi Perform “Daylight” and “Sondela Forever” in Clarens, South Africa for “Neighborhoods”
The songwriter brings two songs to ancestral grounds outside of Bushman’s Cave.
October 05, 2021
Events
Live, in Photos: Austin City Limits Festival 2021
Megan Thee Stallion, Phoebe Bridgers, Tyler, the Creator, girl in red, and more took the stage this past weekend.
October 04, 2021
FLOOD FM’s “F Yeah Fridays” Ep. 22 feat. Noga Erez, Wet Leg, Courtney Barnett, and More
This week’s “Fave 15” podcast also includes IDLES, Wallows, MUNYA, and Spill Tab.
October 01, 2021
Neighborhoods
Watch Fiona Grey Perform “Sick of It” on Top of an Ambulance in Studio City, CA for “Neighborhoods”
Grey plays her recent MNDR-produced single in the LA neighborhood.
September 28, 2021
Events
Portraits from Firefly Music Festival 2021 with Reignwolf, SOFI TUKKER, Pom Pom Squad, and More
Behind-the-scenes shots of some of our favorite up-and-coming artists from this past weekend’s Dover-set fest.
September 27, 2021
Neighborhoods
Watch 99 Neighbors Perform “Right Now” in Foggy Nashville for “Neighborhoods”
The Vermont collective’s major-label debut “Wherever You’re Going I Hope It’s Great” arrives Friday along with their appearance at Governors Ball.
September 23, 2021
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Events
Portraits from Riot Fest 2021 with Vic Mensa, Best Coast, Meg Myers, and Taking Back Sunday
When photographer Timothy Hiatt wasn’t busy traipsing across the Douglass Park festival grounds shooting live performances at Riot Fest, he…
September 23, 2021
Events
Live, in Photos: Riot Fest 2021
Shots of The Flaming Lips, Run the Jewels, Morrissey, Smashing Pumpkins, Slipknot, Vic Mensa, and more from Chicago this past weekend.
September 21, 2021
Neighborhoods
Watch Alexa Rose Play “Haywood” (and Shop for Records) in Asheville, NC for “Neighborhoods”
Rose performs the track from her recent LP “Headwaters” on the roof of Citizen Vinyl.
September 21, 2021
Events
Live, in Photos: Second Sky Festival 2021
The second live edition of Porter Robinson’s Oakland-set fest included sets by Toro y Moi, Madeon, and Jai Wolf.
September 20, 2021
Events
Live, in Photos: Life Is Beautiful 2021
Shots of St. Vincent, Tame Impala, Green Day, HAIM, Brittany Howard, and more from the annual music and art festival in Las Vegas.
September 20, 2021
Photo by Shawn Brackbill
FLOOD FM’s “F Yeah Fridays” Ep. 21 feat. The War on Drugs, Snail Mail, Hatchie, and More
This week’s “Fave 15” podcast also includes Metronomy feat. Biig Piig, Charlotte Cornfield, Kaina, and Magdalena Bay.
September 17, 2021
Neighborhoods
Watch Yuma Abe Perform “Omaemo” in Atami, Japan for “Neighborhoods”
The Tokyo-based songwriter plays through the track from his recent debut LP in the seaside city.
September 14, 2021
Events
Live, in Photos: Pitchfork Music Festival 2021
Shots of Phoebe Bridgers, Big Thief, Erykah Badu, Animal Collective, and more from this past weekend’s event in Chicago’s Union Park.
September 13, 2021
