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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Anna Calvi, Is This All There Is?
The British songwriter returns with a four-song EP defined by theatrical arrangements and an actorish guest list featuring Iggy Pop, Laurie Anderson, Perfume Genius, and Matt Berninger.
Various artists, Red Xerox: Chicago Youth Beat 2020-2025
Spotlighting the diversity of Chicago’s underground scene, this comp is as much a symposium for genre-defying trailblazers as it is a no-skips playlists capturing the city’s budding youth-beat movement.
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.
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First Listen
Black Polish Seeks Closure on New Single “Void”
After opening for hemlocke springs earlier this year, Jayden Nicole Binnix plans their debut album Forest (Monsters Live in the Trees) for release in January.
October 27, 2023
Blu DeTiger Recruits Mallrat for “Groovy, Sad Bop” “Cut Me Down”
The latest single from the NYC-raised bassist and songwriter is out now via Capitol Records.
October 13, 2023
Alanna Royale Brings a Physicality to Her New Album’s Cover with a Video for Title Track “Trouble Is”
The Nashville-based songwriter’s soulful latest dropped last Friday via Soul Step Records and Trash Casual.
October 13, 2023
Black Pumas Share New Single “Mrs. Postman” Alongside 2024 International Tour Dates
The Austin band’s new LP Chronicles of a Diamond is set to arrive on October 27 via ATO Records.
September 26, 2023
First Listen
Sydney Rose and Chloe Moriondo Celebrate Female Friendship on New Single “You’d Be Stars”
The Georgia-based songwriter’s debut album One Sided will drop November 10.
September 20, 2023
First Listen
Tish Melton Mulls Over Unreciprocated Affection on Debut Single “Michelle”
The melancholy track was produced by the teen songwriter’s mentor Brandi Carlile.
September 15, 2023
Lolo Zouaï Is Feelin’ Way Too Cute in New “VVVIP” Video
Coming off her supporting tour for Dua Lipa, Zouaï also shares some exclusive behind-the-scenes shots from the video’s filming in South Korea.
September 11, 2023
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Gloom Girl MFG Show Their True Selves in New Video for “I Hope She Knows”
The Nashville-based punks counter the serious lyrical themes of the track with a bit of silliness.
September 08, 2023
Robert Finley Shares Swagger-Filled Soul Number “You Got It (And I Need It)”
Black Bayou will arrive on October 27 via Easy Eye Sound.
August 31, 2023
Margo Price Announces Three-Act “Strays II” LP, Shares First Three Songs
Arriving ahead of the record’s October 13 release date via Loma Vista, the new tracks feature Ny Oh, Jonathan Wilson, and Big Thief’s Buck Meek.
August 22, 2023
Victoria Monét Leans Into Y2K Nostalgia in Video for New Single “On My Mama”
“‘On My Mama’ is the soundtrack to positive affirmations,” said Monét.
August 15, 2023
Billie Eilish Is Bringing the Climate-Focused Event Overheated Back to London This Month
Promising climate talks, plant-based food, and roller skating, the event will take place in West London on August 30.
August 14, 2023
The Chuck D–Narrated “Can You Dig It? A Hip-Hop Origin Story” Audio Series Is Out Now
The five-part series commemorating 50 years of the genre arrives via Audible.
August 10, 2023
Watch Suki Waterhouse Join Local Natives on a New Version of “NYE”
The performance video lands ahead of the LA rockers’ late-summer Time Will Wait For No One tour.
August 04, 2023
Maya Hawke Brings Out the Sadness in Samia’s “Honey” in New Cover
The track arrives as a part of Honey Reimagined, a series of reworked versions of songs from Samia’s recent LP.
July 26, 2023
First Listen
John Raymond and S. Carey Bring a New Energy to Their Collaboration with the Gordi-Featuring “Steadfast”
Shadowlands, the debut album from collaborators Raymond and Carey, is arriving September 15 via Libellule Records.
July 26, 2023
First Listen
Ian Ferguson Steps Outside His Comfort Zone on New Good-Time Single “New Love”
The track precedes his unannounced follow-up to 2020’s Junk LP.
July 20, 2023
First Listen
The B-52’s’ Cindy Wilson Adds a Psychedelic Fusion to Her Sound on New Single “Delirious”
The new wave icon’s sophomore solo album Realms touches down August 25 via Kill Rock Stars.
July 19, 2023
Playlist
Modern Tales’ Favorite Musical Siblings Playlist
Brothers Jonas Rathsman and Franz Novotny share a handful of their favorite tracks by siblings following the release of their debut album Stars Align via RÜFÜS DU SOL’s Rose Avenue label.
July 17, 2023
Track by Track
PVRIS Takes Us Track by Track Through Her Timeless New LP “Evergreen”
Lyndsey Gunnulfsen’s fourth album is out now via Hopeless Records.
July 14, 2023
