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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HAIM Cause Chaos at the Country Club in Their “Lost Track” Video
The Paul Thomas Anderson–directed visual initially premiered in theaters alongside his film Licorice Pizza.
March 01, 2022
Phoebe Bridgers Will Hit the SiriusXM Airwaves with Saddest Factory Radio
The monthly show, which begins March 3, will feature artist conversations and some of Bridgers’ favorite tunes.
March 01, 2022
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First Listen
Dana Gavanski’s “Under the Sky” Is Perfect for Getting Lost in the Clouds
It’s the second single from her sophomore album When It Comes, out April 29.
March 01, 2022
Montaigne and David Byrne Connect on the Bright Pop Jam “Always Be You”
The two musicians linked over their mutual love of comedian and writer Daniel Kitson.
February 24, 2022
Rosalía Enlists Q-Tip on Her Playful Single “Chicken Teriyaki”
It’s the third single from her forthcoming album Motomami.
February 24, 2022
Hodgy Has Come a Long Way on the Left Brain–Produced “People Change”
On his second single of the year, Hodgy reunites with his former MellowHype collaborator.
February 24, 2022
SASAMI on Going All the Way with Squeeze
Sasami Ashworth talks writing for an audience for the first time and achieving a harsh duality of meaning on her second full-length.
February 24, 2022
Film & TVFilm + TV News
The Latest A24 Film Everything Everywhere All at Once Has a Stacked Soundtrack
The 49-track score by Son Lux features collaborations with Mitski, David Byrne, André 3000, Randy Newman, and Moses Sumney.
February 23, 2022
Girlpool Long for Bygone Innocence on “Dragging My Life Into a Dream”
It’s the third single from the duo’s forthcoming album Forgiveness that’s out April 29.
February 23, 2022
Florence + the Machine Grapple with Gendered Labels on “King”
The new single comes with a bewitching visual by director Autumn de Wilde.
February 23, 2022
First Listen
Victor Mucho and Molly Parden Weather More Than a Brisk Winter on “so terribly hurt”
It’s the second single off Mucho’s debut album Moonlight in Visby that’s out May 13.
February 23, 2022
Screaming Trees Frontman Mark Lanegan, RIP
He was 57 years old.
February 22, 2022
Cocteau Twins’ Elizabeth Fraser to Release Her First New Music in 13 Years for Record Store Day
Her Sun’s Signature project features her partner Damon Reece, who’s previously worked with Spiritualized and Echo & the Bunnymen.
February 22, 2022
Hear Mdou Moctar’s First Encounter with a Wah Pedal on “Nakanegh Dich”
It’s one of nine new recordings from the forthcoming deluxe version of 2021’s Afrique Victime, which is out February 24.
February 22, 2022
Like Most of Us, Toro y Moi Struggles to Stay in the Loop on “The Loop”
It’s the latest single from his debut album for Dead Oceans MAHAL, out April 29.
February 22, 2022
Film & TVFilm + TV News
Lizzo’s Upcoming Reality TV Show Is a Quest for Badass, Confident Tour Dancers
Watch Out for the Big Grrrls premieres on March 25.
February 17, 2022
Remi Wolf: (Rented) Bedroom-Pop Queen
The Echo Park–based songwriter reveals how LA—from its cuisine to its movie studios—influenced her Airbnb-recorded debut album Juno.
February 17, 2022
ginla Remember Who They Are on Their Wistful Single “You”
Their sophomore album Everything is out March 25 via their newly founded label No Content.
February 17, 2022
HEALTH Announce DISCO4 :: PART II, Featuring Nine Inch Nails, Poppy, Ho99o9, and More
The industrial rockers share their Lamb of God collaboration ahead of the album’s April 8 release date.
February 17, 2022
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Fontaines D.C.’s “I Love You” Is a Haunting Homeland Ode
It’s the second single from their forthcoming album Skinty Fia that’s out April 22 via Partisan.
February 17, 2022
