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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Cut Worms, Transmitter
Produced by Jeff Tweedy, Max Clarke’s fourth album tampers down the luster of past records, grounding aspects of the indie-folk songwriter’s music that once seemed impossibly pristine.
Kim Gordon, Play Me
Fully embracing the trashy SoundCloud-era internet aesthetic as she raps, sings, and shreds over industrial clatter, this is the sound of an artist who’s still inspired by the cutting edge at 72.
The Notwist, News From Planet Zombie
This folksy, brassy new iteration of the German trio excels at melodies that yearn and churn with melancholy—yet still manages something celebratory.
Jesse Cline
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In Conversation
In Conversation: CeeLo and Sam I Recall the 16-Year Process of Recording Their Collaborative Single
The Goodie Mob rapper also discusses future projects on the latest installment of Sam I’s series of interviews with his collaborators on “Random Shit From the Internet Era.”
November 05, 2020
Watch Arcade Fire Debut New Song “Generation A” on “Colbert” Special Last Night
While we anticipate a new Arcade Fire record—and election results—the band gave us something to tide us over.
November 04, 2020
Hear Tegan and Sara’s Contribution to the “Happiest Season” Soundtrack
The Hulu film also features new music from Sia, Bebe Rexha, and Brandy Clark.
October 30, 2020
Public Enemy Share Visual for “Public Enemy Number Won” with Beastie Boys and Run-DMC
The lyric video features vintage footage of both groups in their ’80s heydays.
October 29, 2020
Join Kamasi Washington and the LA Phil Tomorrow for the Latest Episode of SOUND/STAGE
The installment titled “Becoming” begins at 10 a.m. PST, and will also feature poet/activist Ishmael Reed and musician Louie Vega.
October 29, 2020
In Conversation
In Conversation: Alex Ebert and Sam I (f.k.a. Sam Spiegel) Discuss Songwriting and Collaboration Over Zoom
The Edward Sharpe frontman joins Sam I for the first of several conversations the artist held with his collaborators on his new album “Random Shit From the Internet Era.”
October 29, 2020
The Happy Fits Compete in a Battle of the Bands in Their “Hold Me Down” Video
The indie trio’s latest visual aims to benefit NIVA and the #SaveOurStages initiative.
October 29, 2020
Neighborhoods
Watch Delta Spirit’s Matthew Logan Vasquez Play Two Songs in a River for “Neighborhoods”
The band’s vocalist plays “Home Again” and “What Is There” in Wimberley, Texas.
October 28, 2020
Austin Ward Reflects on Childhood and Loss of Innocence in “Honeysuckle” Video
The songwriter also announces a November 10 live stream where he’ll play tracks from his debut EP “Side A.”
October 28, 2020
Film & TVFilm + TV News
Tenacious D Filmed an Operatic Cover of “Time Warp” From “Rocky Horror Picture Show”
Pretty much everyone from Senator Elizabeth Warren to Eric Andre cameo in the video.
October 27, 2020
Stream Local Natives’ New “Sour Lemon” EP in Full
The four-song project will also get a 10-inch vinyl release on November 13 via Loma Vista.
October 23, 2020
Watch an Exclusive Clip of Rufus Wainwright Performing “Devils and Angels (Hatred)” on “Austin City Limits”
Preview Wainwright’s first-ever ACL appearance before it airs tomorrow night.
October 23, 2020
Watch the New Fred Armisen–Directed Video for Joe Wong’s “Nite Creatures”
The features-heavy debut LP from the multi-instrumentalist is out now.
October 21, 2020
Boulevards Announces “Brother!” EP, Shares “Luv n Pain” Video
The four-song EP from Jamil Rashad drops December 18 via Normaltown Records.
October 21, 2020
Neighborhoods
Watch Matt Costa Play Two Tracks From His Home in Laguna Beach for “Neighborhoods”
The songwriter gives an acoustic performance of “Sky Full of Tears” and “Let Love Heal” in his backyard.
October 20, 2020
Andra Day to Perform with the LA Phil in the Latest Episode of SOUND/STAGE
Catch Day performing her own songs, as well as a Nina Simone cover, this Friday.
October 14, 2020
Hear Madison Cunningham Cover The Beatles’ “In My Life”
The acoustic single arrives ahead of the songwriter’s “Wednesday” EP, out November 6.
October 14, 2020
Coco Reilly Announces Self-Titled LP, Shares First Two Singles
“The Truth Will Always Find a Way” and “Suited” arrive ahead of the record’s December 9 release.
October 13, 2020
Kristeen Young Unearths David Bowie Collaboration for Her Forthcoming Record Store Day Release
Hear “American Landfill,” a reworking of the art-rock songwriter’s 2003 Bowie-featuring “Saviour.”
October 13, 2020
Playlist
Raye Zaragoza Embraces Her Indigenous Identity in Video for New Track “Rebel Soul”
The LA-based songwriter also shares a playlist for Indigenous Peoples Day.
October 12, 2020
