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.
Depeche Mode, Memento Mori: Mexico City
The live album tied to the new-wave icons’ new concert film shows how a lifelong band persists through loss while maturing their dusky music and a deep connection to their audience.
Prince & The Revolution, Around the World in a Day [40th Anniversary Edition]
Besides its crystal-clear sound, the draw for this expanded singles collection is its curios such as the 22-minute “America” and Prince’s serpentine contribution to the We Are the World album.
La Luz, Extra! Extra!
Reworking tracks from 2024’s News of the Universe LP, Shana Cleveland emphasizes themes of change, non-determinism, and acceptance on an EP that aptly feels a little lonely.
Max Freedman
After closing their Brooklyn hub, the concert and visual arts series lives on as a pop-up event.
Omni
Frankie Broyles and Philip Frobos talk about the “Networker” single and its “Top of The Pops”–recalling video.
courtesy of Subliminal Projects
To honor New Deal Skateboards’ legacy, the skating icon is turning to longtime friends, new followers, and one especially legendary street artist.
In inviting collaborators to the table, Hval has crafted her most evocative and pop-structured record to date.
Ringel doesn’t just partner brands with artists—he unites household names with shared values.
photo by Molly Adams
Sergent believes that anyone should be able to find live music anywhere, anytime.
On “Animated Violence Mild,” Benjamin John Power praises drag and laments consumerism.
In contemplating multiple recent losses in her life, Erin Birgy tightens her grip on the bizarre.
The Los Angeles–based musician’s fourth album confronts humanity’s bleak future head-on.
In cutting herself off from society to study woodworking, Le Bon accidentally wrote her most direct songs to date.
Seven albums in, Pile is finally Rick Maguire’s only gig. He never quite expected to make the leap.
Although her self-titled record is her solo debut, she’s contributed to the works of countless others—and her prowess is apparent.
Even though her band’s music presents immense insight into society’s ills, Clementine is still getting to know herself. And that’s OK.
Daughter’s frontperson, already beloved for her bravely desolate lyrics, launched a new solo project—Ex:Re—to provide her most devastating songs yet. But she’s far from lonesome.
Given the ethos behind their band, surprise releasing a killer record wasn’t much of a surprise for Sarah Midori Perry, Gus Lobban, and Jamie Bulled.
Even with members scattered across different cities and schools, Forth Wanderers just keeps getting tighter.
photo by Kim Hiorthøy
The Welsh producer first made waves working with Daniel Avery and Jenny Hval. Now it’s her turn.
The Swedish artist explores the relationship between time, location, and emotion—all on the Trans-Siberian Railway.
photo by Rebecca Storm
The Montreal producer and singer shows a new face on “Field of Love.”
