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 Tiberius b Play “Stains” in Dolwyddelan, Wales for “Neighborhoods”
It’s the title track from the songwriter’s debut EP, released last month via Mark Ronson’s Zelig Records.
July 13, 2021
photo by Mia Mala McDonald
FLOOD FM’s “F Yeah Fridays” Ep. 12 feat. Courtney Barnett, Aurora, Still Woozy, and More
This week’s “Fave 15” podcast also includes new music from Magdalena Bay, Jungle, Yola, and The Parrots.
July 09, 2021
Neighborhoods
Watch Genevieve Stokes Play “Morning Dove” in Falmouth, Maine for “Neighborhoods”
The singer/songwriter performs the track from her newly released debut EP in her backyard.
July 08, 2021
Neighborhoods
Frances Forever Plays Their Ode to a “Hot Space Lady” in Philly’s Penn Treaty Park for “Neighborhoods”
“Space Girl” will appear on “Paranoia Party,” their new EP out July 9 via Mom+Pop.
July 06, 2021
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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
