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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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.
The Cribs, Selling a Vibe
With the help of producer Patrick Wimberly, the Yorkshire post-punk revivalists both open wide and tighten up their taut instrumental skills and melody-making on their ninth album.
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Nation of Language Release Lively One-Off Single “From the Hill”
The Brooklyn synth-pop trio are embarking on a world tour later this year.
September 28, 2022
Samia Announces New Album “Honey” with Lead Single “Kill Her Freak Out”
The songwriter’s sophomore album is set to arrive on January 27 via Grand Jury.
September 27, 2022
Tegan and Sara Release “Snotty-Nosed” New Single “I Can’t Grow Up”
The latest track from the Canadian duo’s 11th studio album Crybaby was inspired by Dehd and New Order.
September 27, 2022
Pavement Announce Museum Exhibition in NYC This Weekend
The exhibition will coincide with the band’s four sold-out concerts in Brooklyn.
September 26, 2022
Track by Track
The Soft Moon Takes Us Track by Track Through His Latest LP “Exister”
With the album out now via Sacred Bones, Luis Vasquez shares the emotions that catalyzed all 11 tracks.
September 26, 2022
Film + TV
The Byers’ House From Stranger Things is Now For Sale
One of the Netflix sensation’s most infamous landmarks can now be yours.
September 23, 2022
Track by Track
Tim Burgess Walks Us Through His Far-Reaching LP Typical Music Track by Track
The Charlatans’ singer-songwriter breaks down all 22 tracks on his sixth solo record.
September 22, 2022
Derek Ted Releases Single “w the roses,” Announces New Album Times Have Changed
The LA-based folk singer is also heading out on the road this fall with Field Medic.
September 22, 2022
Alvvays Pay Homage to The Go-Go’s’ Belinda Carlisle on “Belinda Says”
The dream pop band also releases cheeky ode to reply guys with new song “Very Online Guy”
September 22, 2022
Playlist
L’Impératrice Share CRSSD Festival Playlist
Before taking the stage in San Diego this weekend, the French pop sextet share a dozen songs to help you get amped for the festival
September 21, 2022
Wet Leg
Hear Wet Leg Cover Ashnikko’s “Daisy” and Reimagine “Convincing” 
The Isle of Wight duo also announced four headlining dates in New York in December.
September 21, 2022
First Listen
Girl Scout Arrive in a Hurry on Debut Single “Do You Remember Sally Moore?”
The Swedish quartet’s debut EP is due out in February 2023
September 20, 2022
The Smashing Pumpkins Return to 1995 on Single “Beguiled”
The band’s twelfth album, ATUM, arrives in three parts over the next six months
September 20, 2022
Neighborhoods
Watch The Heavy Heavy Perform “Miles and Miles” in the Middle of a Sussex Field for “Neighborhoods”
The band is currently in the midst of their first US tour.
September 20, 2022
First Listen
Jon Brion Resurrects Obscure Single “I Believe She’s Lying” Written with Aimee Mann
The prolific composer’s remastered solo debut Meaningless arrives October 21.
September 20, 2022
Whitney Take New Shape on “SPARK”
Max Kakacek and Julien Ehrlich discuss the “no-rules situation” their experimental third LP was born within.
September 19, 2022
Jaws of Love. Oscillates Through the Heavy Stuff on Woozy, Distorted New Single “5 Years”
The track from Local Natives’ Kelcey Ayer precedes his sophomore album, Second Life.
September 16, 2022
Digital Cover
Fontaines D.C. Take America
In our latest digital cover story, we catch up with the Irish post-punk quintet before their upcoming US tour dates, including Primavera Sound in Los Angeles.
August 23, 2022
Maya Hawke Is Rediscovering the Parts of Herself She Once Left Behind
Along with sharing a video for “Sweet Tooth,” the second single ahead of her sophomore record Moss, the NYC polymath discusses how she’s been navigating her mid-20s in pandemic America.
August 16, 2022
Essay
I Like Watching You Live: Fiona Apple’s “The Idler Wheel…” 10 Years On
A personal glimpse at how the songwriter’s 2012 art-pop record has emerged as a self-acceptance anthem 10 years down the road.
June 20, 2022
