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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Wye Oak Give Us Pounding Arena Rock on “Half a Double Man”
The track arrives ahead of their double-LP reissue “Civilian + Cut All the Wires: 2009–2011,” out October 22.
October 07, 2021
Hot Flash Heat Wave’s “Vampires” Warns of This World’s Blood-Sucking Habits
It’s the latest single from the San Francisco trio’s forthcoming LP.
October 07, 2021
In Conversation
In Conversation: Andy Shauf on Putting the “Neon Skyline” Era Behind Him with “Wilds”
Shauf talks finding himself in his own lyrics on his recent surprise-released LP.
October 06, 2021
Big Thief’s “Change” Is a Gentle Embrace of Life’s Constant Transitions
They’ve also announced their North American tour for next spring.
October 06, 2021
Lil Yachty Puts His Spin on Tame Impala’s “Breathe Deeper”
It’s the first peek at Tame Impala’s deluxe box set for 2020’s “The Slow Rush.”
October 06, 2021
Magdalena Bay Ask Big Questions in the Company of a Big Puppet for “Hysterical Us”
It’s the latest single from their debut album “Mercurial World,” out this Friday via Luminelle.
October 05, 2021
Mitski Makes Use of Every Muscle on Her Return Single “Working for the Knife”
The new single comes with news of her 2022 North American Tour.
October 05, 2021
Lunar Vacation’s “Where Is Everyone?” Examines Two Well-Meaning Hearts
Their album “Inside Every Fig Is a Dead Wasp” is out October 29 via Keeled Scales.
October 05, 2021
There’s No Better Way to Celebrate Madonna’s “Truth or Dare” Than with a Vogue Ball
The 30th anniversary celebration takes places October 28 at Los Angeles’ Exposition Park.
October 04, 2021
Radiohead’s Thom Yorke and Stanley Donwood Partner with Christie’s for “Kid A” Art Show
Six of Donwood’s paintings are on display in London at Christie’s from October 9 to 15.
October 04, 2021
JPEGMAFIA Turns Vegans Into Spinach on “HAZARD DUTY PAY!”
It’s his latest single, following last month’s “TRUST!”
October 01, 2021
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Billie Eilish Will Join Danny Elfman for “The Nightmare Before Christmas” Live-to-Film Concert
The two shows are planned for October 29 and 31 at Banc of California Stadium.
October 01, 2021
Empath Have a Fucking Blast at the New York State Fair in Their “Born 100 Times” Video
It’s the noise-rock band’s first new music since 2019’s “Active Listening: Night on Earth.”
September 30, 2021
Chloe Moriondo’s Love for Their “Favorite Band” Is Hard to Beat
The video for the single features cameos from Simple Plan, All Time Low, Girlpool, Great Grandpa, and more.
September 30, 2021
Angel Du$t Get a Bit Rockabilly on “Truck Songs”
It’s the newest single from their forthcoming album “YAK: A Collection of Truck Songs.”
September 29, 2021
Kali Uchis Teams Up with SZA for a Fire Remix of “fue mejor”
No, like they’re *literally* dancing in flames at one point.
September 29, 2021
Sega Bodega Makes Sense of an Otherworldly Guide with “Angel on My Shoulder”
His newly announced album “Romeo,” out November 12, features Arca and Charlotte Gainsbourg.
September 29, 2021
David Bowie’s 2001 LP “Toy” to Get an Official Release (and an Extremely Upsetting Album Cover)
A re-recorded version of “You’ve Got a Habit of Leaving” was shared with the announcement.
September 29, 2021
LANNDS Beckon Us to Claim Our Time and Space “In the Garden”
The new single announces the duo’s signing to Run for Cover Records.
September 29, 2021
Quality Time Accept That Heartache Isn’t Something You Can Escape on “Let Go”
The single comes from their sophomore album “Staring at the Ceiling From a Cold Bed.”
September 29, 2021
