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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Ezra Collective, Here Because of Hope
The UK jazz quintet are determined to heal while acknowledging pain on their soulful fourth LP of deeply jubilant, genre-bending, and compassionate odes to the enduring power of hope.
Bloc Party, Anatomy of a Brief Romance
Chronicling the rise and fall of a year-long fling, the influential UK indie rockers’ seventh album feels like a scattered afterthought more than an important part of the band’s journey.
Alabama Shakes, I Must Be Dreaming
The soulful rock trio sound like no time has passed at all after a decade-long break between studio records as they reignite their chemistry as a blockbuster unit.
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Courtney Barnett Announces New Album with First Single “Rae Street”
“Things Take Time, Take Time” is out November 12 on Mom+Pop/Marathon Artists.
July 07, 2021
Love Throws Punches at Spencer. on New Single “Lonely as I Ever Was”
It’s the lead single from his debut album “Are U Down?,” which is coming September 10 via 4AD.
July 07, 2021
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N0V3L, “Non-Fiction”
The Vancouver post-punks’ debut is a chaotic map of observations and critiques of the modern world.
July 07, 2021
In 2022, You’ll Finally Be Able to See The Microphones Live
Phil Elverum’s project will be hitting the road for the first time in 18 years.
July 06, 2021
Amen Dunes Signs to Sub Pop, Releases “Feel Nothing” with Sleaford Mods
It’s the first new music from the singer-songwriter since 2018’s “Freedom.”
July 06, 2021
Moor Mother and Pink Siifu Visit the House of Alice and John Coltrane in “Obsidian” Video
The single arrives with the announcement of “Black Encyclopedia of the Air,” Moor Mother’s new LP out September 17 via ANTI-.
July 06, 2021
Ydegirl Tells Manifesto Moods to Fuck Off with the Glowing “Zodiac”
The single comes with a Thinh Petrus Nguyen–directed video featuring Denmark’s famous all-girl marching band.
July 02, 2021
Janelle Monáe Shares “Stronger,” Her Contribution to the “We the People” Soundtrack
The track arrives ahead of season one of the Netflix series executive produced by Barack and Michelle Obama.
July 02, 2021
“Seinfeld” Composer Gives His Blessing to Use the Show’s Music on TikTok
A collection of Jonathan Wolff’s slap-bass improvisations are now available on streaming platforms.
July 02, 2021
Aziya’s “Marathon” Video Is a Sprint Toward Catharsis
The new single is from her debut EP “We Speak of Tides,” which is out July 2 via Platoon.
July 01, 2021
Dvsn and Ty Dolla $ign Share “I Believed It” Featuring Mac Miller
It’s the first look at Dvsn and Ty Dolla $ign’s forthcoming collaborative project.
July 01, 2021
Mykki Blanco and Blood Orange Come Together for “It’s Not My Choice” Video
Blanco’s mini-album “Broken Hearts & Beauty Sleep” is out now.
July 01, 2021
Lust$ickPuppy Gifts Us with More Hypnotic Chaos on “BustDuster”
It’s the New York–based musician’s second single of the year.
July 01, 2021
Lolo Zouaï Introduces Us to Underwater Boxing with the Fiery Single “Galipette”
It’s the singer’s first release of the year.
June 30, 2021
binki Keeps Us on Our Toes with “Revolve”
It’s the second single from his debut EP “Motor Function,” which is out August 13.
June 30, 2021
Rico Nasty Conjures “Magic” on Her Latest Single
It’s the rapper’s first release since news of her forthcoming album “Rx.”
June 30, 2021
The Weeknd’s HBO Series Is About a Pop Star and a Cult
The acclaimed singer is starring in the show, which he’s co-writing with “Euphoria” creator Sam Levinson.
June 30, 2021
Magdalena Bay Gives Us a Glimpse of Their First Album with “Chaeri”
The duo’s debut “Mercurial World” is out October 8 via Luminelle.
June 30, 2021
Pendant Signs to Saddle Creek, Shares Exhilarating Single “Blood Rite”
Chris Adams shares his first new music since his 2019 debut album “Through a Coil.”
June 29, 2021
Justin Vernon and Aaron Dessner’s Big Red Machine Return with “Latter Days” feat. Anaïs Mitchell
It’s the lead single from their new album “How Long Do You Think It’s Gonna Last?,” out August 27.
June 29, 2021
