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 Durutti Column, Renascent
Sixteen long years since his last album, Vini Reilly makes a welcome return with a low-key album that’s still rich and lovely, unpretentious and open-hearted.
Shearwater, The New World
Jonathan Meiburg’s lyrical approach flits between apocalyptic soothsaying and naturalist poetry on his band’s ambitious and worldly eleventh album, which thrums with field recordings.
Ween, 12 Golden Country Greats [30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition]
Embellished with over 20 unreleased demos and session outtakes, the brothers’ 1996 foray into country was as devoted to a single sound as they would ever be.
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The Best Albums of 2021 (So Far)
25 records to re-enter society to.
July 06, 2021
Neighborhoods
Sofía Valdés Performs “Silhouette” in Panama City for “Neighborhoods”
The Panamanian singer/songwriter performs a new song from the expanded edition of her debut EP, “Ventura.”
July 01, 2021
Neighborhoods
Watch Birdy Play Two Tracks in Southern England’s The New Forest for “Neighborhoods”
The U.K.-based songwriter performs “Second Hand News” and the title track from her new album “Young Heart” in her backyard.
June 29, 2021
FLOOD FM’s “F Yeah Fridays” Ep. 11 feat. Damon Albarn, Serena Isioma, Wye Oak, and More
This week’s “Fave 15” podcast also includes new music from Car Seat Headrest, Jade Bird, Diplo, and Lingua Ignota.
June 25, 2021
Neighborhoods
Lionel Boy Takes a Dusk Boat Tour of Long Beach in His “Neighborhoods” Video
Watch the songwriter perform “Tides” from his new self-titled debut in Southern California.
June 24, 2021
Neighborhoods
Watch Cavetown Play “Juliet” and “Sharpener” in London for “Neighborhoods”
On the heels of his new “Man’s Best Friend” EP, Robin Skinner performs two tracks from his backyard.
June 22, 2021
FLOOD FM’s “F Yeah Fridays” Ep. 10 feat. Yves Tumor, Gang of Youths, Banks, and More
This week’s “Fave 15” podcast also includes new music from Parcels, Wet Leg, Ritt Momney, and Destroy Boys.
June 18, 2021
LaunchLeft and Pirate Studios Reveal Queer Artisan Pop-Up for Pride Month
Simone Istwa, Caroline Kingsbury, Will Jay, and more will perform at the June 26 event, which is free with RSVP.
June 18, 2021
Neighborhoods
Watch Annie Taylor Play “Unspoken” in Switzerland for “Neighborhoods”
The Swiss four-piece perform their recent single in a Zurich bathhouse.
June 17, 2021
Neighborhoods
Watch Grace Mitchell Play “Mango” on a Tennis Court in LA for “Neighborhoods”
The songwriter shares an acoustic take on her recent single with the help of a backing band.
June 15, 2021
FLOOD FM’s “F Yeah Fridays” Ep. 9 feat. Peggy Gou, Mykki Blanco, Dayglow and More
It’s time for the ninth episode of “F Yeah Fridays,” our weekly Spotify podcast series hosted by Aaron Axelsen. Each…
June 11, 2021
Lorde Returns with “Solar Power” feat. Phoebe Bridgers and Clairo
The title track from her upcoming album was co-written and produced with Jack Antonoff
June 10, 2021
Neighborhoods
James The Prophet Travels to a Lush Forest in Bonneval, France for “Neighborhoods”
He performs “Power On” alongside fellow rapper Pab the Kid. He performs “Power On” alongside fellow rapper Pab the Kid.
June 10, 2021
Neighborhoods
Watch Willa Amai Perform Tracks off Her Debut Album for “Neighborhoods”
The singer-songwriter plays “Not a Soldier” and “Too Close” outside Linda Perry’s studio in Los Angeles.
June 08, 2021
LA Phil’s SOUND/STAGE Announces New Episodes with Weezer, Common, and Carlos Vives
This Friday, Weezer will perform songs from “OK Human” with the LA Phil.
June 07, 2021
Photo by Sebastian Mylnarski & Kevin J Thompson
FLOOD FM’s “F Yeah Fridays” Ep. 8 feat. CHVRCHES with Robert Smith, Jungle, Park Hye Jin, and More
It’s time for the eighth episode of “F Yeah Fridays,” our weekly Spotify podcast series hosted by Aaron Axelsen. Each…
June 04, 2021
Neighborhoods
Watch Tristen Play “Wrong with You” in Madison, Tennessee for “Neighborhoods”
The songwriter provides a tour of her garden before performing the “Aquatic Flowers” tune in North East Nashville.
June 03, 2021
Neighborhoods
Watch Night Beats Play “Stuck in the Morning” in Los Angeles for “Neighborhoods”
Danny Lee Blackwell performs the “Outlaw R&B” single in Elysian Park after stopping by the old location of Gold Star Studios.
June 01, 2021
FLOOD FM’s “F Yeah Fridays” Ep. 7 feat. Sharon Van Etten and Angel Olsen, Yola, CHAI, and More
This week’s “Fave 15” podcast also includes new music from Dawn Richard, TORRES, Jelani Aryeh, and Holly Humberstone.
May 28, 2021
Neighborhoods
Watch TRISHES Play “Animal” in North Hollywood for “Neighborhoods”
Trish Hosein performs her 2016 single next to an Armenian BBQ spot in Los Angeles.
May 27, 2021
