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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Julianna Barwick & Mary Lattimore, Tragic Magic
Pairing early modern harp and vintage analog synths, the duo cope with disaster by forging soothing atmospheric compositions fueled by their unique creative connection.
Westside Cowboy, So Much Country ’Till We Get There
The buzzy Manchester group’s new EP doubles down on affability with five tracks of straightforward indie rock coursing with charm and easy-going, edgeless quirks.
Xiu Xiu, Xiu Mutha Fuckin’ Xiu: Vol. 1
These covers capture the broad spectrum of artists who’ve inspired Jamie Stewart over the past 24 years—and prove that Xiu Xiu is able to even make Robyn sound unwaveringly dark.
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Jessie Ware, “That! Feels Good!”
The London-based dance-pop icon’s fifth album can be seen as a manifesto for following your own instinct toward highs both material and physical.
April 28, 2023
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Paramore, “This Is Why”
The sixth LP from the evolving punk trio charts the story of a band who have become a family ready to heal the wounds found in their past.
February 10, 2023
Samia Isn’t Scared of Anything
We connected with the songwriter in London to discuss her first headlining set in the UK and her transitory new LP Honey.
January 24, 2023
In Conversation
Julia Jacklin on Embracing Life’s Lack of Stillness on “Pre Pleasure”
The Australian songwriter talks boundaries, touring, and Jesus Christ Superstar.
August 24, 2022
Belle and Sebastian Continue to Give Voice to the Outsiders on “A Bit of Previous”
Stuart Murdoch and Chris Geddes discuss the impact of COVID, spirituality, and everyday life on the band’s first new album in seven years.
May 04, 2022
Sunflower Bean on Jumping Into the Unknown with “Headful of Sugar”
The NYC-based trio discuss the experiments and newfound confidence contained within their third album.
May 03, 2022
Snail Mail Takes Us Deeper Into Her World of Love and Heartbreak on “Valentine”
Lindsey Jordan discusses her anticipated sophomore LP before it drops this Friday.
November 02, 2021
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In Conversation: TORRES Finds Her Bliss on “Thirstier”
Mackenzie Scott discusses the seismic personal shift that led to the new sound on her latest record—and leaning into her “arena country” moment.
July 27, 2021
