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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Anna Calvi, Is This All There Is?
The British songwriter returns with a four-song EP defined by theatrical arrangements and an actorish guest list featuring Iggy Pop, Laurie Anderson, Perfume Genius, and Matt Berninger.
Various artists, Red Xerox: Chicago Youth Beat 2020-2025
Spotlighting the diversity of Chicago’s underground scene, this comp is as much a symposium for genre-defying trailblazers as it is a no-skips playlists capturing the city’s budding youth-beat movement.
Cut Worms, Transmitter
Produced by Jeff Tweedy, Max Clarke’s fourth album tampers down the luster of past records, grounding aspects of the indie-folk songwriter’s music that once seemed impossibly pristine.
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In Conversation
In Conversation: Tkay Maidza on Embracing the Weird for Her Recent EP Series
Maidza discusses finding inspiration from Kim Possible and Hannah Montana, as well as how “Last Year Was Weird” paved the way for future releases.
July 21, 2021
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Willow, “lately I feel EVERYTHING”
Willow Smith finds a zone that highlights her vocals in a vibrant, lighter-fluid-lit glow.
July 20, 2021
Connie Constance Smashes the Notion of a White Picket Fence on “Prim & Propa”
It’s the title track of the singer’s forthcoming EP, out September 2.
July 20, 2021
Shygirl and Slowthai Take Inspiration From Furry Friends in “BDE” Video
“If you got the stamina.”
July 20, 2021
Childish Gambino Shares His Take on Brittany Howard’s “Stay High”
“Jamie Reimagined” will also feature remixes and covers from artists including Bon Iver, Little Dragon, and Georgia Anne Muldrow.
July 20, 2021
Julia Bardo’s “No Feeling” Video Illustrates How Ridiculous It Can Be to Exist
It’s the latest single from her debut album “Bauhaus, L’Appartamento,” out September 10.
July 20, 2021
Colleen Green Reminds Herself That Kindness Is Hard Work on “It’s Nice to Be Nice”
Her new album “Cool” is out September 10 via Hardly Art.
July 19, 2021
The War on Drugs Return With “Living Proof”
The single arrives ahead of the group’s forthcoming LP “I Don’t Live Here Anymore,” out October 29 via Atlantic.
July 19, 2021
Big Thief’s Buck Meek Made a Film with Bob Dylan
“Shadow Kingdom” documents Dylan’s first performance since the release of his latest album “Rough and Rowdy Ways.”
July 19, 2021
John Vanderslice Shares EP Dedicated to the Late David Berman
Vanderslice has also released a rarities collection from his now-closed studio space Tiny Telephone.
July 16, 2021
Syd Makes a Getaway for Love in the Video for Her New Single “Fast Car”
The new song follows her February single “Missing Out.”
July 16, 2021
Soccer Mommy’s “rom com 2004” Is a Glitch in the Matrix of Love Songs
The single is her first original release since last year’s “color theory.”
July 15, 2021
Pip Blom’s Latest Track “It Should Have Been Fun” Is Not What It Seems
It’s the second single off their forthcoming album “Welcome Break,” out October 8 on Heavenly Recordings.
July 15, 2021
Yves Tumor Drops Surprise EP “Asymptotical World”
It features their latest single “Jackie.”
July 15, 2021
Flatbush Zombies, Action Bronson, and Buddy to Play Puffcon Block Party in LA
The 21+ event taking place October 2 is free with RSVP.
July 14, 2021
Caroline Polachek Shares Surreal Summer Track “Bunny Is a Rider”
It’s the first new music from the musician since 2019’s “Pang.“
July 14, 2021
Logic1000 Shares Two Balmy Dance Floor Remedies
“Safe in My Arms” and “YourLove” follow the Berlin-based producer’s EP “You’ve Got the Whole Night to Go.”
July 14, 2021
Bnny Embrace Love, Life, and Death on the Dreamy Single “Sure”
The Chicago outfit’s debut album “Everything” is out August 20 on Fire Talk.
July 14, 2021
Tei Shi Pulls Album From Streaming After Not Receiving Label’s Payment
The musician states that she hasn’t been fully paid for “La Linda” since its 2019 release.
July 13, 2021
Lala Lala Turns the Journey Out of Hell Into a Romantic Endeavor on “DIVER”
Lillie West’s newly announced album “I Want to Open the Door” is out October 8 on Hardly Art.
July 13, 2021
