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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Warning, Rituals of Shame
The pummeling hypnotism of the doom-metal band’s first new material in 20 years still feels perfectly matched to Patrick Walker’s pained howls and Vantablack-hued emotions.
Styrofoam Winos, Any River
The Nashville group’s country-leaning third album is full of nuance, from the sheer array of instrumentation to its affective emotional dynamics.
Swamp Dogg, Swamp Dogg Contemplates the Afterlife
The country-R&B cult hero crafts an album about the afterlife that’s reflective of decades filled with hurt and hurting.
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Courting Share Impressive, Irreverent Debut EP “Grand National”
Out via Nice Swan Records, the project features shoutouts to 100 gecs, Kanye West, and Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You.”
April 09, 2021
fanclubwallet Overcomes Noisy Thoughts and a Begrudging Band-Aid on “C’mon Be Cool”
The Ottawa-based musician’s debut EP “Hurt Is Boring” is scheduled for May 14.
April 09, 2021
Sonder Team Up With Jorja Smith on Lovelorn Duet “Nothing But You”
The latest track from Brent Faiyaz’s first project with producers Dpat and Atu in over two years.
April 09, 2021
Lisel + Booker Stardrum’s “Stalls” Is an Exuberant, Sleek Pop Experiment
In collaboration with Gwendolyn Gussman, the single’s video symbolizes a chaotic odyssey toward freedom.
April 09, 2021
Japanese Breakfast Shares Noodles with Girlpool’s Harmony Tividad in “Posing in Bondage” Video
“Jubilee” is out June 4 via Dead Oceans, with a new set of tour dates to follow.
April 08, 2021
Light in the Attic Announces First-Ever Posthumous Roky Erickson Tribute Album
“May the Circle Remain Unbroken” will be a Record Store Day exclusive featuring Jeff Tweedy, Margo Price, Gary Clark Jr., Lucinda Williams, and more.
April 08, 2021
Track by Track
Francis of Delirium Gives Us a Closer Look at Her Perceptive EP “Wading”
Along with a track-by-track breakdown, you can stream the Luxembourg-based musician’s EP before it comes out tomorrow.
April 08, 2021
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Noga Erez, “KIDS”
The Israeli pop artist’s 2nd album is a messy, confrontational, entrancing explosion of socio-political thoughts.
April 08, 2021
Iron & Wine Share “Calm on the Valley” From Lost, Unofficial Debut Album
Recorded between 1998 and 1999, “Tallahassee: Archive Series Volume no. 5” is out May 7 via Sub Pop.
April 07, 2021
Róisín Murphy Announces Remix Album, Invites Us Into Her “Assimilation”
It’s the first single from “Crooked Machine,” the reshaping of last year’s “Róisín Machine” by producer Crooked Man.
April 07, 2021
Sorry Continue to Stretch Their Oddball Sound on Surprise EP “Twistustwain”
The London five-piece have made an accompanying music video for each track.
April 06, 2021
On “Changephobia,” Rostam Reminds Us Not to Avoid Our Feelings
Batmanglij’s sophomore album of the same name is out June 4 via Matsor Projects.
April 06, 2021
Tierra Whack Uses LEGOs to Build a Brighter Future on “Link”
The Philly rapper collaborated with kids and LEGO to create her latest music video.
April 06, 2021
St. Vincent Oozes Glam Rock Verve on “Saturday Night Live” Performances
“Daddy’s Home” is out May 14 on Loma Vista.
April 05, 2021
Track by Track
Shakey Graves Looks Back on His Breakthrough Album “Roll the Bones” for Its Deluxe Release
Re-released as a double-LP with 15 new tracks, Alejandro Rose-Garcia’s debut celebrates 10 years of existence.
April 02, 2021
On “Nothing Personal,” Miynt Chronicles an Enigmatic, Itchy Mind
The latest single from the Swedish singer follows last year’s “A Bite of Papaya.”
April 02, 2021
Bree Runway Is Too Hot To Handle on “HOT HOT”
The Busta Rhymes-sampling single follows last year’s “2000AND4EVA.”
April 01, 2021
Jack Black, Fred Armisen, Tony Hawk, and the Goodyear Blimp Want You to Celebrate Devo Day
The trailblazing new wave group is nominated for Rock ’n’ Roll Hall of Fame induction this year.
April 01, 2021
Caveman’s “Helpless” Is Serene Synth-Pop to Soundtrack Growth After Failure
Their new LP “Smash” will be out this July on Walkmen bassist Peter Bauer’s label Fortune Tellers.
April 01, 2021
Tiberius b Wants to Silence the Alarm Bells on Gorgeous Debut Single “No Smoke”
The newest signing to Mark Ronson’s Zelig Records has an EP coming this spring.
March 31, 2021
