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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The Go! Team Share Their Favorite Songs That Spotlight the Flute
“Get Up Sequences Part One” is out now via Memphis Industries.
July 12, 2021
Rachel Chinouriri and Hak Baker Let Us Into Their Reflective Subconscious on “November”
The one-off single follows Chinouriri’s “Four° in Winter” EP from this April.
July 09, 2021
On “Avocado,” Haviah Mighty Shows How Confidence Can Soften Into Self-Love
It’s the latest single from her forthcoming mixtape “Stock Exchange.”
July 09, 2021
Omar Apollo Shows Off His Falsetto with the Yearning Single “Go Away”
It’s his first release following his debut album “Apolonio” from last year.
July 08, 2021
Benét Blissfully Pours Their Heart Out on “Plz”
Their debut EP “Game Over” is out August 6 on Bayonet Records.
July 08, 2021
Angel Olsen Is Taking Us Back to the ’80s with Her Covers EP “Aisles”
The first single from the EP, which is out August 20, is a cover of Laura Branigan’s “Gloria.”
July 08, 2021
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The Marías Pair Songs From Their New Album “CINEMA” with Iconic Film Scenes
With their debut album out now, the band squeezes their new singles into scenes from “Black Swan,” “Paris, Texas,” and other movies.
July 07, 2021
City Girls Share Missy Elliott–Directed Video for “Twerkulator”
They do, indeed, shake what their mothers gave them.
July 07, 2021
photo by Mia Mala McDonald
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
