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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Rico Nasty, Kali Uchis, and Charlie Puth Will Ring in the New Year on TikTok
You can watch the three performances on December 31 starting at 6 p.m. PST
December 29, 2021
Happy Holidays From Lizzo, Sparks, Zooey Deschanel, and Many More!
Some of our favorite artists are sending warm wishes as we enter the holiday season.
December 23, 2021
Watch Thom Yorke Play New Song Written with The Smile Called “Free in the Knowledge”
The Smile is a collaborative project with Jonny Greenwood and Sons of Kemet drummer Tom Skinner.
December 21, 2021
EMA Covers Modest Mouse, Grandaddy Takes on Metric for New Covers Comp
“Covers of Covers” celebrates Under the Radar’s previous cover stars with cover versions from the publication’s favorite artists.
December 21, 2021
Kate Bush Shares a Christmas Message, Encounters a Small Bird
“With nearly two years of COVID, are any of us the same people we were before?”
December 21, 2021
Tierra Whack Releases “R&B?” EP, Withstands Grief and the Pouring Rain in New Video
It follows her recent “RAP?” and “POP?” EPs she shared earlier this month.
December 16, 2021
“Lords of the Rings” Cast Celebrate 20 Years of “Fellowship of the Ring” by Rapping with Killer Mike and Method Man
As you do.
December 16, 2021
Spencer Hoffman’s “Like a Bird” Ponders the Emotional Gravity of Nature’s Music
The Honyock vocalist makes his solo debut.
December 16, 2021
George Harrison’s “My Sweet Lord” Gets a Star-Studded Music Video
The clip stars Fred Armisen and Vanessa Bayer and features everyone from Ringo Starr to Weird Al.
December 15, 2021
Watch the Trailer for Charli XCX’s New Documentary “Alone Together”
The film documenting the creation of 2020’s “how i’m feeling now” is out January 28.
December 15, 2021
Film & TVFilm + TV News
LCD Soundsystem Announces Eric Wareheim–Directed Holiday Special
The ’90s sitcom–inspired special also features Macaulay Culkin, Aparna Nancherla, Luenell, and more.
December 14, 2021
Best Coast and The Linda Lindas Ask What Happened to the Truth on “Leading”
It’s one of the bonus singles off BC’s forthcoming deluxe version of 2020’s “Always Tomorrow.”
December 14, 2021
Chromatics’ Ruth Radelet Ventures Into the Dusk with Elliott Smith Cover
Following the Chromatics splitting up in August, Radelet releases a cover of “Twilight” as her first solo single.
December 14, 2021
Satanic Panic Strikes Anna Von Hausswolff Show in France
The Swedish composer and pipe organ musician’s recent Nantes set attracted dozens of angry Catholic protestors.
December 09, 2021
St. Vincent’s “Pay Your Way in Pain” Gets a Rugged Makeover with IDLES Remix
The single initially appeared on Annie Clark’s album “Daddy’s Home” from earlier this year.
December 09, 2021
American Football Share Their Take on “Fade Into You” and New Track “Rare Symmetry”
The two single are the final recordings with founding member and drummer/trumpeter Steve Lamos.
December 09, 2021
Beach House Share Chapter Two of “Once Twice Melody”
The second installment of the four-part collection includes four new tracks.
December 08, 2021
Porches Gives the People What They Want: An Eerie Cover of Harry Styles’ “Adore You”
The cover follows Aaron Maine’s recent album “All Day Gentle Hold !,” out now via Domino.
December 08, 2021
The New Girlpool Single Finds Them Caught at the “Faultline”
It’s the duo’s first new music since last year’s “Like I’m Winning It.”
December 08, 2021
Tame Impala Share New Song “No Choice” with 2022 North American Tour Announcement
The single will appear on “The Slow Rush” Deluxe Box Set that’s out on February 18.
December 07, 2021
