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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Doss Turns the Bass Up Real Loud on “Jumpin’”
It’s the first new music from the NY-based musician following her series of singles from 2021.
February 16, 2022
Yves Tumor’s “Secrecy Is Incredibly Important to the Both of Them” Video Is Mesmerizing Chaos
The Jordan Hemingway–directed visual creates a vivid world for the track off Tumor’s 2021 EP The Asymptotical World.
February 16, 2022
Crowd / Coachella 2015 Weekend 1 / photo by Max Sweeney
Coachella and Stagecoach Roll Back All COVID Safety Precautions
The festivals will not require vaccination statuses, negative COVID tests, or face masks.
February 16, 2022
DFA Records Will Celebrate Their 20th Anniversary with a Massive Party
The lineup for the March 26 event includes James Murphy, Black Dice, The Juan MacLean, Nancy Whang, and Museum of Love.
February 16, 2022
Turnstile Take Us to MMORPG Heaven in Their “Underwater Boi” Video
The video created by drummer Daniel Fang arrives ahead of the hardcore group’s spring tour.
February 16, 2022
First Listen
Liam Benzvi Translates Love Languages on New Track “Acts of Service”
It’s the title track from the New York native’s debut album, out February 18 via Terrible Records.
February 16, 2022
India.Arie Talked Spotify and Joe Rogan with Trevor Noah on The Daily Show
The two discussed conscious and unconscious racism, how it happens in private and public spheres, and the complications of censorship.
February 15, 2022
Tinashe Has the Bloody Last Laugh in Her “Naturally” Video
It’s one of the four new songs off the deluxe version of last year’s 333.
February 15, 2022
Kurt Vile’s “Like Exploding Stones” Is a Trippy-Ass Balm
His ninth studio album (watch my moves) is out April 15 on Verve Records.
February 15, 2022
Hatchie’s “Giving the World Away” Asks You to Be Gentle with Yourself
It’s the title track from her forthcoming album out April 22 via Secretly Canadian.
February 15, 2022
CHVRCHES / photo by Daniel Cavazos
The LA Phil Returns This Summer to Celebrate 100 Years of the Hollywood Bowl
The summer lineup includes CHVRCHES with Grace Jones, Duran Duran, Flying Lotus, Diana Ross, and many more.
February 15, 2022
In Conversation
Touching Down on Pink Sweat$’s Pink Moon
The songwriter details the definition of love unique to his own universe in the wake of his recently released sophomore LP.
February 11, 2022
Watch Noga Erez Talk Mental Health, Cover Anderson .Paak’s “Who R U?”
In a new video, Erez discusses therapy and turning to rap when she was suffering with anxiety.
February 10, 2022
Indie Rock Royalty Snacks the Cat, RIP
He was the cover star and muse for Best Coast’s Crazy for You and Wavves’ King of the Beach.
February 10, 2022
Snoop Dogg at Camp Flog Gnaw / photo by Rozette Rago
Snoop Dogg Has Acquired Death Row Records
The news arrives alongside sexual assault allegations and ahead of his Super Bowl performance this Sunday.
February 10, 2022
Caroline Polachek Reckons with Overwhelming Abundance on “Billions”
Co-produced by Danny L Harle, the single follows last year’s “Bunny Is a Rider.”
February 09, 2022
Omar Apollo and Daniel Caesar Address Mortality on “Invincible”
The single announces Apollo’s debut album “Ivory,” which is out April 8.
February 09, 2022
Amaarae and Kali Uchis Drop Lux Video for “SAD GIRLZ LUV MONEY”
This visual has everything from Mugler to elevator bottle service.
February 09, 2022
Film & TVFilm + TV News
Watch David Byrne Play a Doctor in Amy Schumer’s New Series Life & Beth
He gets to the root of things with one pivotal line.
February 09, 2022
Pusha T and Kanye West Hang Out in a White Void in “Diet Coke” Video
The two musicians pick up where they left off after 2018’s “Daytona.”
February 08, 2022
