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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Bleachers, Everyone for Ten Minutes
The bigness that Jack Antonoff holds on his band’s latest album is dedicated to the human spirit and the hope of something better—and rockier—for our future.
Lowertown, Ugly Duckling Union
The NYC duo return to their DIY roots on their creatively unbridled second LP, turning a highly unusual concept into something rather heartfelt and wonkily majestic.
Hammock, The Second Coming Was a Moonrise
The Nashville veterans blend the understated melancholia of dream pop with the more dramatic scale of post-rock on their latest album with a nice push-and-pull effect.
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Ruth Radelet Ruminates on the Pursuit of Success on “Crimes”
It’s the first original solo single from the former lead singer of Chromatics.
April 19, 2022
Zola Jesus’ “Desire” Is an Emotional Exorcism
It’s the latest offering from her forthcoming album Arkhon, out May 20.
April 19, 2022
SZA, Phoebe Bridgers, Pusha T, Mitski, and More Announced to Play This Year’s Outside Lands
The event—which also sees Green Day and Post Malone claiming headlining slots—will take place on the weekend of August 5 in Golden Gate Park.
April 19, 2022
Hot Chip’s New Single “Down” Will Have You, Well, Getting Down
It’s the first look at their forthcoming album Freakout/Release, out August 19 on Domino.
April 19, 2022
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In Conversation
Vundabar’s Brandon Hagen on Reframing Reality on “Devil for the Fire”
With the group’s latest record out now, Hagen talks horror, neuroplasticity, and newfound TikTok fame.
April 18, 2022
Make Your Day a Little Brighter with Tomberlin’s Soul-Searching “sunstruck”
The latest cut from i don’t know who needs to hear this… arrives with a Ryan Schnackenberg–directed video.
April 14, 2022
L7 Celebrate 30 Years of “Bricks Are Heavy” with Reissue and Tour Announcement
The trailblazing grunge rockers will be playing 17 dates across the US this October.
April 14, 2022
In the Mood for a New Moog? The Etherwave Theremin Is Back
Moog Music announced their latest update on the whimsical instrument.
April 14, 2022
Sonic Youth Share Live Kyiv Concert with Proceeds Going Toward Ukrainian Relief
Proceeds from the purchase of the 1989 set benefit World Central Kitchen, which provides meals amidst world crises.
April 14, 2022
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First Listen
Nutrients Aren’t Fighting Over Seating Arrangements on Their Breezy New Single “Window Seat”
It’s the first release from the Toronto-based group since their 2019 self-titled album.
April 14, 2022
Wild Pink’s “Q. Degraw” Pairs a Momentous Rush of Distortion with Personal Reflection
The new single follows last year’s A Billion Little Lights and the follow-up single “Florida.”
April 13, 2022
Faye Webster’s Orchestral EP “Car Therapy Sessions” Gives New Life to Old Songs
Word of the release—out April 29 via Secretly Canadian—arrives with a video for the first single.
April 13, 2022
The Kills Celebrate Sophomore Album “No Wow” with Special Deluxe Reissue
The duo has also announced headlining shows in NY and LA where they’ll perform the record in its entirety.
April 13, 2022
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Leon Bridges and The National to Headline Chattanooga’s Moon River Music Festival
Local Natives, Band of Horses, Lucius, Briston Maroney, and more are also set to play the Tennessee fest scheduled for September 10 & 11.
April 12, 2022
Jamie xx Returns with Euphoric Single “LET’S DO IT AGAIN”
The single follows 2020’s “Idontknow.”
April 12, 2022
100 gecs Grab Burritos with Danny DeVito on New Track “Doritos & Fritos”
It’s the latest single from the duo’s forthcoming sophomore album 10000 gecs.
April 12, 2022
FKA twigs Dances to X-Ray Spex, Duval Timothy, and Rosie Lowe in Self-Directed Short Film “PLAYSCAPE”
The film was created to celebrate the finalists of this year’s Woolmark Prize.
April 12, 2022
Interpol Announce New Album with “Toni” and a Dance-Fight Showdown
The Other Side of Make-Believe is out July 15 on Matador.
April 07, 2022
After Seven Years, Portishead Will Return to the Stage for a Ukrainian Relief Concert
Tickets to the May 2 event in Bristol—which will also include sets from IDLES, Katy J Pearson, and other artists—will be distributed via lottery.
April 07, 2022
Arca Continues Her Unparalleled World-Building with “Cayó”
Along with a video for the new Tim Hecker co-produced single, she’s also announced a KICK series boxset and the launch of a new online hub for clothing, tech, and art.
April 07, 2022
