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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Friko, Something Worth Waiting For
With their second album, the Chicago band sheds their tough noise-pop exterior to reveal a more delicate sound—and emotional truisms to match—as they grow more confident.
Beastie Boys, To the 5 Boroughs [Deluxe Edition]
A sparer sound backing sociopolitical ruminations on their hometown post-9/11 defines the rap trio’s sixth LP then and now, in its extended, era-intensive three-LP version.
Foo Fighters, Your Favorite Toy
Dave Grohl focuses on the objects in life that keep us grounded when times are just plain weird on the band’s 12th LP, which is less a total reinvention than a vital recalibration.
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Annie Blackman’s “How” Video Shows We’re All Clowns When It Comes to Raw Emotion
Her debut album for Father/Daughter Records “All of It” is out April 8.
January 26, 2022
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FKA twigs, “CAPRISONGS”
Dance isn’t merely adjacent but central to these songs, which carry twigs out of what seems to be a particularly dark period in her life.
January 25, 2022
M&Ms Take the Place of David Bowie, Kacey Musgraves, H.E.R., and Rosalía in Iconic Album Art
The new “Album Art” collection arrives on the heels of the Green M&M shoe controversy.
January 25, 2022
J. Cole at Lollapalooza 2016 / photo by James Richards IV
Kid Cudi, Halsey, and J. Cole to Headline New York’s Governors Ball 2022
The fest is scheduled for the weekend of June 10 at Queens’ Citi Field complex.
January 25, 2022
Wet Leg Update Madonna’s “Material Girl” for Today’s Current Capitalistic Hell
Their self-titled debut album is coming April 8 via Domino.
January 20, 2022
Pussy Riot and Tove Lo Put Piggish Men in Their Place on “PUNISH”
The single comes with a must-see visual by Berlin-based 3D artist Ksti Hu.
January 20, 2022
Grizzly Bear’s Daniel Rossen Announces Debut Solo Album with “Shadow in the Frame”
It’s the first single from “You Belong There,” which is out April 8 via Warp.
January 20, 2022
Uwade Taps Into the Beauty and Agony of Crushing in “Do You See the Light Around Me?”
The track arrives as a part of Sylvan Esso’s Psychic Hotline singles series.
January 19, 2022
FKA twigs Is Her Own Militant Cupid in Her “meta angel” Video
It’s the newest visual from her mixtape “CAPRISONGS.”
January 19, 2022
Arca Shares a Remix of Laurie Anderson’s “Big Science”
The rework comes in the wake of Arca’s “kick” album series.
January 19, 2022
Hrishikesh Hirway and Jay Som Emphasize How “Home” Goes Beyond Brick and Mortar
It’s the second single from the “Song Exploder” creator’s forthcoming EP.
January 19, 2022
Blondie’s Debbie Harry Asks the Group Chat If She’s Trending on Twitter Because She Died
That group chat includes bandmate Chris Stein and artist Rob Roth.
January 18, 2022
Jenny Hval’s “Year of Love” Reflects on How a Concert Proposal Messed with Her
It’s the second single from “Classic Objects,” her first album for 4AD that’s out March 11.
January 18, 2022
Jawbreaker Announce 25th Anniversary Tour for 1995’s “Dear You”
Select dates feature Built to Spill, Descendents, Jawbox, Face to Face, Best Coast, Team Dresch, and The Linda Lindas.
January 18, 2022
Fly Anakin Is Quick-Witted and Reflective on the Madlib-Produced “No Dough”
The rapper’s newly announced debut studio album “Frank” arrives March 11 via Lex Records.
January 18, 2022
CHAI’s “WHOLE” Is the Theme Song for a Forthcoming Japanese Romantic Dramedy Series
The new single follows last year’s album “Wink.”
January 13, 2022
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Angel Olsen Celebrates Karen Dalton with “Something on Your Mind” Cover
The cover and the original are available as a vinyl 7-inch via Light in the Attic.
January 13, 2022
Robert Glasper Announces “Black Radio III” on the Series’ 10-Year Anniversary
The forthcoming album, out February 25, features Killer Mike, India.Arie, Q-Tip, Jennifer Hudson, and more.
January 13, 2022
Lou Roy Rolls with Life’s Punches on Beaming Single “Uppercut”
The track serves as the lead single from her debut album “Pure Chaos,” which was co-produced by illuminati hotties’ Sarah Tudzin.
January 12, 2022
Adele Takes a Bite of Pleasure in “Oh My God” Video
The video comes from Sam Brown, the directer of 2010’s “Rolling in the Deep” visual.
January 12, 2022
